Advancing Research for a Sustainable Future Conference

Sustainable Development Goals

Event Details

Date Tuesday, 06 Oct 2026

Time 09:00

Location Jamal Abdel Naser Hall, Beirut Campus

Overview - ARSFC 2026

The Advancing Research for a Sustainable Future Conference (ARSFC 2026) is an interdisciplinary event organized by Beirut Arab University, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore research-driven solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future. Centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ARSFC 2026 fosters dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across diverse fields, including health, digital transformation, climate resilience, social and economic sustainability, and innovation. Through keynote addresses, thematic sessions, high-level panel discussions, and interactive digital experiences, the conference aims to bridge research with real-world impact and inspire partnerships that contribute to sustainable development at the local, regional, and global levels.

Speakers

Ms. Dina Abou El Ez

Moderator

Executive Research Administrator, Beirut Arab University

Prof. Hania Nakkash

Conference Chair

Dean of Graduate Studies & Research, Beirut Arab University

Dr. Chadi Abdallah

Welcome Note

Director of research at the Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research and the Remote Sensing Center

H.E. Mrs. Bahia Hariri

Welcome Note

President of the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

Prof. Wael Nabil Abdel Salam

Welcome Note

President, Beirut Arab University

H.E. Dr. Fadi Makki

Welcome Note

Minister of State for Administrative Reform

Dr. Carla Khater

Keynote Speaker

Director of Research, CNRS-Lebanon

Dr. Rubina Abu Zeinab

Keynote Speaker

Executive Director of the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

Dr. Alissar Rady

Keynote Speaker

Health Systems and Policy Advisor UHC/HP Team Lead - WHO Country Office

Mr. Kassem Chaalan

Speaker

Disaster Risk Reduction Program Manager at the Lebanese Red Cross

Dr. Hilda Harb

Speaker

Head of the Department of Statistics – Ministry of Public Health

Prof. Rajaa Fakhoury

Speaker

Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University

Prof. Said El Shamieh

Moderator

Professor of Human Statistical Genetics, Beirut Arab University

Dr. Ali Awde

Speaker

Director of Research Department - Union of Arab Banks

Prof. Ali Fakih

Speaker

Associate Dean at the Adnan Kassar School of Business, LAU

Prof. Hani El Chaarani

Speaker

Professor of Finance & Business Sustainability

Dr. Tala El Zein

Speaker

Researcher in Social Policy & Governance- Associate Professor in Business Law, BAU

Dr. Maggie Houshaimi

Moderator

Assistant Professor of Economics & Development Studies, Beirut Arab University

Prof. Jamal El Khatib

Speaker

Professor of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, BAU

Prof. Abdallah El Chakik

Speaker

Associate Professor of Computer Science & Applied AI, BAU

Dr. Hassan Sabeh

Speaker

Researcher at National Center for Natural Hazards & Early Warning

Dr. Mohammad Ayache

Moderator

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Beirut Arab University

Ms. Lea Kai

Speaker

Project Manager Climate Change Projects - Ministry of Environment and UNDP

Ms. Ornella Nohra

Speaker

Urban Planning Coordinator at UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme

Arch. Mohammad Al Hariri

Speaker

Research and Development Manager at Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

Dr. Rouba Ziade

Speaker

Associate Researcher at the National Center for Natural Hazards and Early Warning

Dr. Hiba Mohsen

Moderator

Associate Professor in Architecture, Beirut Arab University

Mr. Jeff Li

Speaker

Vice President of Huawei Lebanon office

Prof. Ghaleb Faour

Panelist

Director of the National Center for Remote Sensing