How Does a City Come to Be?

Tuesday Q&A LIVE — meetings with the people who make Tel Aviv–Yafo happen.

A series of meetings by “Arik’s Friends” with the fascinating people who make our wonderful, vibrant city what it is.

The city of Tel Aviv–Yafo is a metropolis with nearly half a million residents, supported by an urban system managed by people who drive the city toward success and prosperity.

During each meeting, we will get to know the departments and people leading the municipal system: the city spokesperson, the city engineer, the director of Municipal Services and Public Inquiries, the director of the Culture and Arts Division, and the acting and deputy mayor.

We will hear from each representative about their dreams, projects, plans, and the challenges of managing such a vibrant city. We will learn about their worldview, collaborations, creative work, thoughts on the past, present, and future, data, information, and more.

There will also be an open discussion where we can ask questions and share ideas.

Admission is free with advance registration:
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First Meeting

February 15, 2026 | 10:30
Itai Waldman | Director of the Communications Administration — City Spokesperson

Second Meeting

May 26, 2026 | 13:00
Giora Yahalom | Director of the Culture and Arts Division

Third Meeting

June 2, 2026 | 11:30
Asaf Zamir | Acting and Deputy Mayor

Fourth Meeting

July 21, 2026 | 11:30
Ran Baram | Deputy Director of Planning | Strategic Division

Fifth Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 11:30
Ofir Cohen | Director of the Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Authority

Sixth Meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 11:30
Meital Weiss | Director of Municipal Services and Public Inquiries

Seventh Meeting

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 11:30
Udi Carmeli | City Engineer