Aerial Defense Seminar 2026

Aerial Defense Seminar at the Herods Herzliya Hotel
Guest of Honor: Dov Raviv – “Father of the Arrow”

Registration and gathering (coffee and pastry): 8:30–9:00

Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony honoring Dov Raviv for his contribution to the security of the State of Israel, in the presence of Yair Ramati:
9:00–9:15

Opening lecture – Yair Ramati, former head of the Homa Administration: The future of Israel’s air defense
9:15–9:45

Lecture on optical design for airborne and space systems – Sill Optics:
Dr. Guido Bonati – PhD, Laser Technology; PhD, Mechanical Engineering
9:45–10:15

Break: 10:15–10:35

Black silicon technology in detectors and its future in air defense systems – ELFYs:
Michael Serué, M.Sc., Project Engineer
10:35–11:05

Black silicon cameras – Sionyx:
Dr. Martin Pralle – PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
11:05–11:35

Break: 11:35–11:55

Efficient use of coating materials and their recycling – Sindlhauser Materials:
Gerhard Konrad – Graduate Engineer, Materials Science
11:55–12:25

Encoder design for air-to-ground and air-to-air applications – Gurley Precision Instruments:
Martin Gordinier – BSc, Mechanical Engineering
12:25–12:55

Closing lecture – Tal Inbar, Senior Research Fellow, Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
Emerging challenges and threats to defense systems: a global perspective
13:00–14:00

Lunch and a toast, sponsored by Militram
14:00

Coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the day.
At 14:00, lunch prepared by the Herods Hotel chef will be served (kosher under the supervision of the Rabbinate), sponsored by Militram.