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Israel's 'No More Periphery' Conference Aims for Regional Transformation

2/16/2026

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The No More Periphery conference marks a pivotal moment for Israel's North and South, as state investments and tech-company arrivals aim to transform the regions into independent metropolises that boost employment.
Local leaders Ido Greenblum and Moti Ben-David stress long-term planning and collaboration to maximize benefits from developments such as NVIDIA's arrival.
Assaf Simon warns that inaction could squander opportunity and urges a robust internal transportation network to retain jobs.

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The No More Periphery conference marks a pivotal moment for Israel's North and South, as state investments and tech-company arrivals aim to transform the regions into independent metropolises that boost employment.
Local leaders Ido Greenblum and Moti Ben-David stress long-term planning and collaboration to maximize benefits from developments such as NVIDIA's arrival.
Assaf Simon warns that inaction could squander opportunity and urges a robust internal transportation network to retain jobs.