lebanon entrepreneur forum 2024/2025
Through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the forum brings together industry leaders, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants gain valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business world.
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Day One Dec 26 2024
01 oPENING PANEL - THE STATE OF THE ECOSYSTEM
Topics
of Discussion:
Ø Brief
overview of Lebanon ailing economy and sector assessment / Where can
entrepreneur act and what are the scenarios for socialpreneurship
Ø Fostering a
culture of Innovation
Ø Discussing strategies
for building resilient and adaptable businesses.
Ø Analyzing
the State of Doing Business in Lebanon
Speakers:
Ø Welcome
Speech Miss Nathalie Rubeiz President NAMARELIEF
Ø Mr Imad
Kreidyeh Chairman and
Manager OGERO TELECOM –The State of the Telecom Infrastructure a key component
for Entrepreneurship
Ø Mr Maan
Barazy President
NCEILebanon – A Sectorial Assessment of the Economy
Ø Mrs Souad Challah Board Member NCEILebanon – Leading with Transformation Impact
02 PANEL - LEADING WITH aI AND iNNOVATIVE sOLUTIONS
Topics
of Discussion:
Ø The Cyber
Space Threats
Ø Emerging
Trends And Opportunities For Entrepreneurs
Ø Data privacy
and security issues in the age of social media.
Ø Case Study
for Entrepreneur Applciation
Speakers:
Ø Dr Elie Nasr
Chairman ICT
and Computer Science AUST – Vice President NCEILebanon
Ø POTECH CONSUTING
02 PANEL - LEADING WITH aI AND iNNOVATIVE sOLUTIONS
12.30
– 13.00 : PANEL 3 - THE FUTURE OF WORK AND DIGITIZATION IN A VUCA WORLD
Ø Mr Aouni
Kawas Founder/Manager
AOUNI CONSULTING – A look at the Job
Market in a VUCA world
Ø Miss Tania Zaroubi ICT and Digitization Expert– Assessing The Promises Of Digitization In Lebanon Public Sector
03 PANEL - FINANCING THE NEW ECONOMY
13.00
- 14.30 PM Panel 4. BEYOND THE HORIZON: FINANCING THE NEW ECONOMY
Topics
of Discussion:
Ø How To
Revive Lebanon Financial Sector
Ø The
Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs Smes And Startups
Ø Providing
Incentives for Investment in SMEs:
Ø The Impact
of AI on Finance
Speakers:
Ø Dr Marwan
Barakat Chief
economist Bank Audi
Ø Mr Toufic Chambour EXPERT FINANCE AND BANKING
Ø Dr Jo Sarrouh EXPERT FINANCE AND BANKING
Ø Mr Michel Kouzah EXPERT FINANCE AND BANKING
14.30
– 15,30 : PANEL 5 - THE RISE OF FINTECH AND DIGITAL LENDING:
Ø The Use Of Technology To Streamline The Lending Process
And Improve Access To Capital. Innovative Financing Solutions
Ø Supporting Fintech Innovation: Fostering The Growth Of
Fintech Companies Through Regulatory Sandboxes And Other Initiatives.
Ø The Future Of eFinance
Ø The Advent of eWallets
Ø The Impact Of AI And Blockchain: The Potential Of These
Technologies To Revolutionize The Financial Industry.
Ø The Case for Microfinance
Speakers:
Ø Mr Antoine
Lawandos – AGM BLOM BANK
Ø Mr Maan Barazy - President NCEILebanon
Ø Mrs Ola
Hariri – Secretary
General Lebanon Micro Finnce Association
04 CASE FOR ONLINE FINANCE
05 THE CASE FOR TELECOM DEMOCRATIZATION
10.00
- 11.30 AM - Panel 4 - THE QUANTUM LEAP OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: MASTERING THE NEW
PARADIGM
SECTOR
ASSESSMENT AND CASE STUDIES
Ø The Case for Socialpreneurship
Ø The Case Of The Health Sector
Sustainable
Technologies for Social Entrepreneurship
Ø Education
Technology - Online
Learning Platforms: The Evolution Of Remote Learning - Personalized Learning: AI-Powered
Tools For Tailored Education Experiences. Online Learning Platforms: The Evolution
Of Remote Learning..
Speakers:
Ø Dr Selim
Adib – Public
Sector Coordinator and Consultant
Ø
Mr Joseph Otayek – General Manager AUBMC
Ø
Mr Georges Ghaffari – Founder General Manager ElShreek
11.30
- 13.30 AM - Panel 5 - THE QUANTUM LEAP OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: MASTERING AI AS THE
NEW PARADIGM OF INNOVATION
Ø AI for
Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Generative AI: The rise of tools like
Midjourney and Stable Diffusion and their impact on creative industries
Ø AI in
Healthcare: Advances in medical diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized
medicine
Ø Exploring
the ethical implications of AI and its potential for social good.
Ø The rise of
new AI influencers, chatbots platforms and their impact on the social media
landscape.
Ø The role of
niche social media platforms in catering to specific interests and communities.
WRAPPING
SESSION - RECOMMENDATIONS END OF SEMINAR
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 29TH – CLOSING
CEREMONY: AWARDS AND NETWORKING RECEPTION LIVE MUSIC
