Alon Stopel

Alon Stopel

Elbit

Dr. Alon Stopel was appointed as Elbit Systems’ Corporate Chief Scientist in 2016, and as a Vice President in  2018.  He joined Elbit Systems in 2016 following his retirement from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). From 2007 until his retirement, he served as a Lt. Col in the IMOD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development  (DDR&D) as Head of the System Multi-Technology Project and as Head of the Sensors Department in Israel Missile Defense Organization. Prior to that he served in a number of technological and management positions in the DDR&D, which he joined in 2001.

Between 1996-2000 he was an entrepreneur and CEO of a marketing company in the tourist industry and an internet company.

From 1989-1995, Dr. Stopel served as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces, holding technology and command positions in the Intelligence Corps.

Dr. Stopel holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the Israel Institute of Technology – Technion,  an MBA from Tel-Aviv University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering – Physical Electronics from the Tel-Aviv University.

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New Dates for NANO.IL.2026

Dear Friends of the Nano community, participants, presenters, and invited speakers,

After careful consideration and as a result of the ongoing security situation in Israel, we have decided that it is in the best interest of everyone involved to reschedule the event.

These are the new dates:

10-11 March, 2026 | ICC Jerusalem

We understand the impact this may have on your plans and appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to hosting a safe and successful NANO.IL.2026.

* Please note – registered participants and sponsors: Paid registration and signed sponsorship contracts will be valid for the new dates as well.
Should you decide to cancel your registration or sponsorship, the fees previously paid will be refunded; however, we cannot guarantee the same rates for the new 2026 dates.

Sincerely,

Prof. Danny Porath
Conference Chairperson
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Prof. Meital Reches
Conference Co-Chairperson
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Mr. Haim Rousso
Conference Co-Chairperson
El-Op former CEO

Mr. Rafi Koriat
Conference Co-Chairperson
Israel National Nanotechnology Initiative