On January 8, Start-Up Nation Mentorship hosted their second annual alumni event for alumni from their network based in New York City. The event brought together SUNM student and young professional alumni, SUNM Israeli mentors, and partners of the organization. Keynote speakers included U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle, Former White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt, and Head of WJC Strategy and Programs Daniel Radomski. The conversations discussed the important of collaboration with Israel and its people during this difficult and tense time. While in New York, SUNM had an in-person board meeting where they discussed strategies for the upcoming semester.