An Evening of Remembrance, Unity & Hope
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Doors will open at 6:00pm)
Beth El Congregation Sanctuary, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, 21208
Join the Baltimore Israel Coalition, in partnership with synagogues and community organizations, on the one-year anniversary of the attacks in Israel on October 7, as we remember the lives lost, honor survivors and heroes, affirm our solidarity and hope for the future of the Jewish people. Registration is mandatory.
Wednesday, January 31st at 11:00 AM EST
Hear from Israeli companies in Maryland about how they leverage AI in a constantly evolving space.
Our presenters will discuss how they use AI in their organizations, the impact that this technology is already having on privacy and other aspects of our lives, and ethical considerations for responsibly using AI and managing the risks posed by this emerging technology.
2023 Events
Wednesday, November 29th at 11:00 am ET; 6:00 pm Israel
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:00 am ET; 6:00 pm Israel (Webinar)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
Baltimore Celebrates Israel: Showcasing 75 Years of Technology and Innovations. Join the Maryland/Israel Development Center, the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore for a showcase featuring Israeli companies and technologies in Maryland. United Airlines is donating two premium economy round trip tickets to srael (Washington, D.C. to Tel Aviv) to two lucky winners. Winners must be present on May 2nd. Contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org.
See the list of participating Israeli companies in Maryland.
Past events
Dessert Reception with elite Israeli Medical Students interning at Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Join American Friends of the Hebrew University, Baltimore Israel Coalition, The Associated’s Maimonides Society, the Maryland/Israel Development Center and University of MD., Baltimore Shock Trauma for a special dessert reception with elite Israeli medical students training at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
The Suburban Club
7600 Park Heights Ave,
Pikesville, MD
In 2009, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recognized the strategic importance of military medicine in saving lives both on the battlefield and in times of peace. The IDF partnered with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to create Tzameret, the country’s only military medical training program. Learn more about the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, its relationship to Israel and this elite collaboration.
For more information, contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org or Maggie Auerbach Bolstad, mbolstad@afhu.org. Vaccinations required. Dietary laws observed. Registration is required.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST; 18:00 Israel
Hear from cutting edge Maryland and Israeli companies and how their
technologies and innovative solutions are transforming several industries.
Featuring:
Sunday, June 12, 2020 Noon to 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
The MIDC is a proud co-sponsor with Americans for Ben Gurion University. For more information and to register, click here>>>.
February 22, 2022, 9:00 AM EST; 16:00 Israel time
Israeli Real Estate Technologies Webinar
Webinar is free of charge. Zoom link after registration. For more information contact either Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org or Julia Shreiber, jshreiber@associated.org.
2021 Events
Wednesday, November 17 at 11:00 am EST
“The Abraham Accords, A Catalyst for Business: One Year Later: How have Israel, UAE, Bahrain and beyond benefited?”
What are key milestones and groundbreaking achievements? Hear from Israeli med-tech and biotech entrepreneurs who have successfully entered into business arrangements.
Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 11:00 am est
Maryland/Israel Development Center Announces Emerging Industries Webinar Series: Israeli and Maryland Developments
Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 10:00 am EST; 17:00 Israel time
5G is NOT just your next cell phone upgrade. Its higher speeds and negligible latency will bring more capacity and connectivity to billions of devices, fostering unimaginable improvements to every industry especially industries of the future such as virtual reality (VR), “Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI). Learn from our Maryland and Israeli experts how 5G telecommunications will change our lives.
While the revolutionary advances of quantum computing may sound like science fiction, they are rapidly moving beyond theoretical science and entering the workplace. Maryland and Israel are early global leaders. Learn from our experts how quantum computing will revolutionize the world and the leadership roles these communities are taking.
Wednesday, May 27, 2021 at 9:00 am EST; 16:00 Israel time
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology with tremendous potential to bring change across the spectrum of industry sectors. Learn from experts how Israeli and Maryland AI ventures are attracting robust investments and harnessing this groundbreaking technology, and explore AI’s legal implications.
Israel’s 73rd Independence Day Anniversary Program to Feature New Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. and UN: MIDC to co-sponsor
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST
H.E. Gilad Erdan, Ambassador of Israel to the United States and to the United Nations, and the Embassy of Israel to the United States are pleased to officially invite you to a virtual celebration of Israel’s 73rd anniversary on Wednesday, April 14 at 8:00pm EDT. The event will premiere live on the Embassy of Israel’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. Look forward to greetings from Ambassador Erdan, special guests, musical performances, and a showcase of Israel’s achievements from across the United States. To register for updates, please click here.
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 am EST; 16:00 Israel time
Featuring a panel of American and Israeli investors discussing the status of venture capital investing during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Speakers:
For more information, contact Nancy Boguslaw, NBoguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org. Zoom link will be given upon registration.
Date: Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 11:00 am EST
Other Time Zones: 8:00 am Pacific; 10:00 am Central; 16:00 London; 17:00 Paris; 18:00 Israel; 20:00 UAE
The groundbreaking Abraham Peace Accords between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain are quickly changing the business landscape of Israel and the Middle East. Learn about the new business and investment opportunities this dramatic and historic achievement presents businesses and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
Past Events & Webinars
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 12:00 PM EST, 19:00 Israel time
The coronavirus crisis has affected nearly all aspects of Israeli society, from the healthcare and education systems, to the labor market and economy, at large. This presentation will use Taub Center research and data analysis to provide an overview of the pandemic’s impact on Israel, a comparative analysis of the country’s infection and mortality rates, and an assessment of Israel’s response to the pandemic.
Speakers:
Moderated by Jonathan Thierman, MD, PhD, LifeBridge Health Chief Medical Information Officer, LifeBridge Health Medical Director -Virtual Hospital and President of Medical Staff, Northwest Hospital
Avi Weiss, President, Taub Center and Professor of Economics, Bar Ilan University
Alex Weinreb, Research Director, Taub Center and Professor of Sociology, UT Austin
Zoom link to be provided upon registration. For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org.
About the Taub Center:
Based in Jerusalem, the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies is one of Israel’s leading think tanks conducting research on the core socio-economic issues facing Israeli society. The Center serves as a trusted resource for Israeli policymakers across the political spectrum, as well as businesses, civil society organizations, and philanthropists from around the world ensuring that all of Israel’s stakeholders are working from the same data-driven information.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm, EST, 20:00 pm Israel time
Panelists:
Dr. Jonathan Ringo, CEO/Founder of Verappo & former President of Sinai Hospital
Dr. Jeff Cohen, Chief Physician Executive at Alleghany Health Network Community Health * Innovation
Dr. Michael Oppenheim, VP & CMIO at Northwell Health
Aimee Quirk, CEO of InnovationOschsner
Avi Rosenzweig, Moderator and Director of Business Development, Maryland/Israel Development Center, CEO of CompHealth
“International Cybersecurity Partners and Perspectives –Israel and Maryland”
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 9:00 am EST, 16:00 Israel time
A presentation and discussion on new technologies and trends during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, hosted by the Maryland/Israel Development Center, The Embassy of Israel, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. and Whiteford Taylor & Preston.
Israel and Maryland are global hotspots of cybersecurity development and, too often, targets of cybersecurity attacks. Our panel of experts will discuss emerging cyber threats and technological solutions they have developed on the frontlines of cyber protection. Information on grant opportunities for US-Israel R&D collaboration will also be discussed.
Companies presenting include Sepio Systems as a Maryland/Israel cybersecurity success story, Cybint, SecBi and Suridata.AI. After the presentations, participants will have an opportunity to speak directly during chat sessions.
Speakers:
• Moderator, Howard Feldman, Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP, co-chair of Data Security and Privacy Practice and Maryland/Israel Development Center Board Member
• Barry Bogage, Executive Director, Maryland/Israel Development Center
• Samantha Conklin, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI)
• Josh Cohen, Director, Trade and Partnerships, Economic and Trade Mission, Embassy of Israel
• Yossi Appleboum, CEO, Sepio Systems
• Roy Zur, CEO/Founder, Cybint, Former IDF Cyber Intelligence Major Unit 8200
• Gilad Peleg, CEO, SecBi
• Lee Kappon, CEO, Suridata.AI
Zoom link to be provided upon registration. For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org or Samantha Conklin, sam@mdcyber.com.
Sponsored by:
“How to Stay in Touch with Your American Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic.”
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:00 -9:00 AM EST, 15:00-16:00 Israel time
So now what I do? The office is closed. Travel is frozen. The economy has stalled. And all you have are What’s App and Zoom to communicate. Business people the world over are asking themselves, “How do I have meaningful conversations with customers and prospects?”
No one has the magic answer, but our panel of investment experts are applying years of experience to help their startup entrepreneurs weather the coronavirus storm.
Speakers:
• Moderated by Gail Javitt, member of the MIDC board and Director with the law firm Phelps, Hyman & McNamara
• Steve Mensh is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Textron’s Electronic Systems and Geospatial Solutions, a global aerospace and defense company, keeps his finger on the pulse of his customers’ needs, sets the strategic path to provide solutions, and executes all new product and business development programs.
• Tim West is Vice President of Sales for Advance Business Systems, a managed IT services and document management company, leads new business development programs and services that position the firm at the top of its industry.
• David Warshawski is the Founder and CEO of Warshawski, a full-service marketing, branding, advertising and communications firm, has worked leading global brands to position themselves in front of their customers including Adidas, Black & Decker, Boeing, Credit Suisse, GlaxoSmithKline, Microsoft and the International Olympic Committee.
Special thanks to our webinar sponsor: Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation. For more information contact, Barry Bogage bbogage@marylandisrael.org.
Israeli Covid-19 Testing and Tracing Solutions Webinar
Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST, 19:00 – 20:00 Israel time
While the world awaits a coronavirus cure, Israeli high-tech companies are developing testing and tracing technologies to better detect and manage the disease. The next webinar in our Israeli Technology Series will feature three Covid-19 technology solution providers including:
• Elya Tagar, Vice President, Business Development and General Manager USA Operations, Diagnostic Robotics, developers of a remote assessment, monitoring and triage platform to analyze patients’ clinical symptoms and Covid-19 risk profile, while simultaneously creating a “heat map” to predict community-level spread.
• Dean Nohe, Director of Business Development, ELTA North America, developers of a Noncontact Vital Signs Screening System to remotely test body temperature, heart rate and respiration to safeguard people entering public facilities. ELTA has its North American headquarters in Maryland.
• Oren Gavriely, CEO, NanoScent, developers of a rapid pandemic screening system using a nasal scent reader.
• Moderated by Karen Mandelbaum, MIDC board member and Senior Counsel in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice at Epstein Becker Green.
Special thanks to webinar sponsor Epstein Becker Green.
Registration will open in early August. Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation. For more information contact , Barry Bogage bbogage@marylandisrael.org.
Israeli COVID-19 Vaccine Developments Webinar
Wednesday, May 6, 12:00-1:00pm EST, 19:00-20:00 Israel time
The world awaits a coronavirus cure. Might it come from The Startup Nation? Learn how Israel has mobilized its scientific and technological talents to overcome this modern-day plague, featuring:
Yaky Yanai, CEO of Pluristem Therapeutics (NASDAQ: PSTI) is working on a placenta-based cell therapy treatment for respiratory and inflammatory complications associated with COVID-19.
Vered Kaplan, CEO of Orgenesis, (NASDAQ: ORGS) a global biotech company, is unlocking the potential of cell and gene therapy including anti-viral technologies relevant for COVID-19 to provide life changing personalized medical treatments at the point-of-care to patients.
Dr. Mark Levitt, Medical Director from RedHill Biopharma (Nasdaq: RDHL), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, is working on an experimental drug, Opaganib, which has shown anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce lung inflammation in COVID-19 patients.
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation. For more information contact, bbogage@marylandisrael.org.
Showcase Maryland/Israel Trade 2020
The MIDC has been closely following the rapidly changing developments in the coronavirus outbreak, including the state of emergency declared in Maryland by Governor Hogan and the most recent changes announced. Given the rules around community gatherings and the desire to protect our community, this year’s Showcase of Maryland/Israel Trade 2020 scheduled for May 12th, is cancelled. Thank you for the work that you do in Maryland and in Israel.
The MIDC has been closely following the rapidly changing developments in the coronavirus outbreak, including the state of emergency declared in Maryland by Governor Hogan and the most recent changes announced. Given the rules around community gatherings and the desire to protect our community, this year’s Showcase of Maryland/Israel Trade 2020 scheduled for May 12th, is cancelled. Thank you for the work that you do in Maryland and in Israel.
We hope to reschedule this event. Should you have any questions, contact Nancy Boguslaw, NBoguslaw@Maryland Israel.org.
Exclusive Israel Tech Update on Israel’s Historic Lunar Space Mission
Thursday, November 21, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 pm |Downtown Baltimore
Exclusive Israel Tech Update and Networking Event
Featuring the Honorable Ambassador Benjamin Krasna, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Israel on Israel’s historic lunar space mission, “Beresheet,” and its ranking in the top 10 most innovative countries.
Emcee, Lew Berman, MS, PhD
Vice-President and Institutional Official for Human Subjects Research Protections, ICF Inc., and MIDC Board member
The event will be complimentary for 2020 MIDC members. To join the MIDC in 2020, click here>>>.
For more information, contact Nancy Boguslaw.
Monday, May 13, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 pm |The Associated Jewish Federation | Baltimore
Celebrate United Airlines New Nonstop Service from Washington, DC to Tel Aviv and Welcome Israeli Med-Tech Delegation to Baltimore
Drawing for free tickets to Israel and meet 13 Israeli Med-Tech Companies
Come celebrate United Airlines’ new nonstop Washington, D.C. to Tel Aviv service and welcome an Israeli medical technology delegation to Baltimore at a 5:30 pm reception, Monday, May 13th, in Baltimore. You might win one of the two free tickets to Israel!* Israeli cuisine and wines and the Israeli entrepreneurs will highlight this celebration. Sponsored by the Maryland/Israel Development Center, Baltimore Jewish Council, United Airlines and the Washington Dulles International Airport. The event is free of charge; you must be present to win the free tickets to Israel. Registration is required. Click here to register>>>.
*Employees of Jewish non-profit and Jewish organizations and their immediate families are not eligible for the United Airlines tickets.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 3:00 -4:00 pm |Israel Expo |Gordon Lobby
Mini-Israel Film Festival
Join the Maryland/Israel Development Center and other local organizations that support Israel on Sunday, April 7th. The Israel Expo is sponsored by the Baltimore Israel Coalition and is held in conjunction with the mini-Israeli film festival, which is part of the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival. We invite you to be present in the Gordon lobby from 12:00-1:00 pm and 3:00-4:00 pm. Two movies are featured on Sunday, and the Facebook event pages for both films: Azimuth (1:00 pm) and Shoelaces (4:00 pm).
For tickets and for more information about the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival and Israel Expo, click here>>>.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 pm | Emerging Technology Centers |101 N Haven Street |Suite 301 |Baltimore
Meet Wi-Charge, a new Israeli company in Baltimore
Yuval Boger of Wi-Charge will demo the revolutionary technology for wire-free transfer of power. Wireless power allows devices to be charged without connecting them with a cable or placing them on a charging pad. It frees customers from the need to replace batteries or tether their smart devices to a power outlet. Yair Flicker, President, SmartLogic, Board Member ETC Baltimore and MIDC Board Member will emcee the event. Registration required. For more information and to register, click here>>>.
February 15, 2019
8:30 am – 10:00 am | Abraham S. & Minnie Kay Conference Center at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, 6101 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda
From the Desert for the World: Israel’s Water Innovations
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in cooperation with the Maryland/Israel Development Center and The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington invite you to a special briefing featuring Prof. Noam Weisbrod, Director, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Prof. Weisbrod’s area of expertise is related to contaminant hydrology and unsaturated systems.
The event is free of charge. Registration is required. RSVP to David Speer at dspeer@aabgu.org or 410-205-5408. Lite breakfast to be served. Dietary laws observed.
January 16, 2019
7:00 – 9:00 pm | Baltimore
Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare
Join the Maimonides Society for an inside look into Maryland and Israel’s role in the medical field. Hear from two companies redefining disease prevention and treatment. Featuring representatives from Alpha Tau Medical and Lonza. Moderated by Barry Bogage, Executive Director, MIDC. For more information and to register, click here>>>.
January 9, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 pm | Baltimore
Exclusive Israel Tech Update Networking Event featuring Mark Riccobono, President, Baltimore-headquartered National Federation of the Blind, on recent Israel trip to test breakthrough artificial vision technology and self-driving cars. Live technology demonstration by Israeli startup OrCam.
Emcee: Howard L. Sollins, Baker Donelson
Sponsored by the Maryland/Israel Development Center and Baker Donelson
For more information and to register, click here>>>.
Join or commit to a 2019 MIDC Membership and attend for free. To learn about the many levels and benefits of membership, click here>>>.
For questions, contact Nancy Boguslaw, NBoguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org.
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2018 Events: Start-Up Nation Series – Israel’s 70th Anniversary – showcasing Israeli Companies in Maryland
In recognition of Israel’s 70th Anniversary, the Maryland/Israel Development Center hosted a series of events throughout the State of Maryland showcasing Israeli companies with offices in Maryland and Grant opportunities for US companies to collaborate with Israeli companies. The series was free to any 2018 MIDC member.
March 21, 2018 – “Israel’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” featuring Israeli’s leading companies in Maryland and US/Israel grant opportunities
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Annapolis
Co-sponsored by the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation is an event partner. Eran Nitzan, Israeli Embassy Minister of Economic Affairs, ELTA North America and Medispec are the featured speakers.
April 10, 2018 – “Israel – The Startup Nation and Montgomery County” featuring Israeli Companies in Montgomery County and US/Israel grant opportunities
7:30 – 9:15 a.m. | Silver Spring, United Therapeutics Corporation
Co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the Maryland Tech Council featuring Yifat Alon Perel, Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Israeli Embassy in Washington DC and presentations by Israeli companies in Montgomery County: Medispec, Sepio and Sesame Enable. For registration and additional event information click here.
May 8, 2018 – “Israel – The Startup Nation and Baltimore County” featuring Israeli Companies in Baltimore County and US/Israel grant opportunities
5:15- 7:00 pm | Baltimore, bwtech@UMBC, South Campus-3rd Floor Cafeteria
Co-sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development and Baltimore Chamber of Commerce.
Israeli companies in Baltimore presenting are Ron Smith, National Sales Manager, ISR Corporation; Eran Jedwab, CEO & Founder, Jedvice and Harry Kozlovsky, Executive Customer Success Manager, Nayax. Remarks by Yifat Alon Perel, Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Israel Embassy. For registration and additional event information click here.
June 13, 2018 – “Israel – The Startup Nation and Howard County “featuring Israeli Companies in Howard County and US/Israel grant opportunities
5:30 -7:00 pm | Columbia, USRA Headquarters, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive (note new location)
Co-sponsored by the Howard County Economic Development Authority featuring Israel’s Missile Defense Attaché on how the U.S./Israel partnership that developed the anti-missile system benefits the United States. Israeli companies based in Howard County, including ELTA North America, Milestone Sports and VAYA Pharma. Grant opportunities for U.S.–Israel collaboration will also be presented. For registration and additional event information, click here.
June 19, 2018 – “Israel – The Startup Nation and Frederick County” featuring Frederick/Israel business opportunities and grants for R&D collaboration
12:00 -1:30 pm | Patriot Technologies in Frederick County
Co-sponsored by Frederick County Office of Economic Development.
Learn about business opportunities working with Israeli companies and doing business in Israel from the actual experience of Frederick County companies, Patriot Technologies and Lonza. Patriot President & CEO Steve Keefe will describe their grant funded cyber security development project with Israel’s Radiflow and Lonza’s Director of Research Eytan Abraham will discuss Lonza’s new Israeli R&D Center. To register click here.
November 14, 2018: “Maryland and Israel: Improving the Lives of the People with Disabilities”
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Rockville
Three Israeli “assistive technology” companies, Acoustic Protocol (develops acoustic infrastructure that enables the mapping and integration of acoustic signatures), AmplioSpeech (digital telespeech therapy platform) and OrCam (a wearable artificial vision platform improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired and have reading difficulties) will be featured.
Lynn Shapiro Snyder, Senior Member of Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences and Litigation practices in the firm’s Washington, DC, office, and a member of the MIDC board, will emcee the program.
The event is co-sponsored by Epstein Becker Green, the Maryland/Israel Development Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and in partnership with MIDC Gold Sponsors: Epstein Becker Green and LifeBridge Health; MIDC Silver Sponsors: Baker Donelson and The Marvin Schapiro Family Foundation.
Registration is required. For more information and to register, click here .
More about Acoustic Protocol:
Based in Maryland with R&D in Israel, Acoustic Protocol develops the infrastructure for integration of acoustic signatures in our daily lives. The first product Acoustic Protocol recently released, HEAROES, captures public announcements and delivers them directly to the users cell phone. With multiple uses HEAROES is a practical tool for the general public, yet it particularly addresses special needs of the deaf and hard of hearing growing population. Read more about Acoustic Protocol.
More about AmplioSpeech:
AmplioSpeech delivers innovative speech-language therapy, that optimizes clinical outcomes with the power of award-winning technologies, revolutionary service delivery model and a community of qualified speech-language pathologists. Read more about AmplioSpeech.
More about OrCam:
OrCam’s breakthrough artificial vision technology gives independence to people who are blind, visually impaired, have a reading disability or other conditions. The OrCam MyEye assistive technology device instantly and discreetly reads any printed and digital text, from any surface – including newspapers, books, computer and smartphone screens, restaurant menus, labels on supermarket products and street signs – as well as recognizes individual people and products. Read more about OrCam.