Many of those involved stated their enthusiasm for partnering with Israeli businesses and bringing the "Start-up Nation" to the "Scale-up Nation."

The interceptor program is aimed at defeating current ballistic missile threats and future technological advances from countries including North Korea and Iran.

Recently, a new study from Stanford University ranked Tel Aviv University first in Israel and first outside the United States in the number of unicorns.

Participants in the event enjoyed a special lecture by Israeli artist Lior Kalfon.

Born and raised in Bangkok, Sapphire Cohen Ben Zvi is considered one of Israel's up-and-coming young jewelers.