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Trailblazers Unite: Rhode Island, USA, Israel and Latin America Collaboration

Updated: Aug 27

Trailblazers Unite: Rhode Island, USA, Israel and Latin America Collaboration. Hear

entrepreneurs, leaders of NGOs and government officials discussing cross collaboration


Organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce, and Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce



September 3rd, 2025 starting

6pm Israel

11am DST USA

10am Panama/Bogota

9am Central America

The conference will be in English and Spanish



For Spanish translation, click on the pdf



To register, go to the link or scan the QR code


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This online conference is organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce to promote entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration between Israel, Rhode Island, and Latin America.

Entrepreneurs from these regions will share their startup journeys, key insights, and experiences in Spanish. Our aim is to inspire entrepreneurs to embrace opportunities by collaborating with experts across diverse locations and backgrounds. Now more than ever, it's crucial for entrepreneurs to collaborate and maximize the benefits of cross-cultural connections.

Opening remarks will be given by Avi Nevel, Founder & CEO of the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC), Oscar Mejias, President & Founder of the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Roberto Spindel, President of the Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce. Special guest remarks will be delivered by Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Israel Consul General to New England, Benny Sharoni, and the Israel Ambassador to Panama, Mattanya Cohen. The conference will be moderated by Eli Faskha, President of the Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce, and will conclude with a Q&A session. Register now to connect, learn, and be inspired to create new entrepreneurial opportunities through global partnerships!



Entrepreneurs who will be the panelists are


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Entrepreneur from Israel

Avi Kasztan born in  Uruguay, lives in Israel

Founder of the Cyber Security startup SixGill, which was acquired last November 2024 for 150 Million USD

 

Entrepreneur from Rhode Island. USA

Gloria Chacón born in Guatemala lives in Rhode Island USA

Founder of Green Tree Services

 

 

 Entrepreneur from Panama

Boris Wainberg born in Panama,  lives in  Panama

Founder Buzz Advertising y PanamáStartups - La Comunidad de Emprendimiento en Panamá

 

Entrepreneur from Guatemala

Roberto Gil Director General en UNIVERSAL CARGO & TRADING Co. / CATEGÓRICA / CARGOX / Finanzas, Logística, Marketing, Operaciones, Seguros & Outsourcing Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala  https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-gil-9b282420/?jobid=1234




*Final program will be shared with people who registered two days before the event with a Zoom link to join the event.



Organizing Committee

Avi Nevel, Miri Berger, Oscar Mejias, Eli Faskha, Roberto Pineda, Isabel Mendez and Hagay Benjamin in collaboration with Israel Consulate General to New England, Israel Embassy in Panama, the office of the Rhode Island Lt. Governor and Camara de Comercio y Turismo Guatemala-Israel


 
 
 

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