Theme: Research for a Sustainable Future

• Prof. Hania Nakkash – Conference Chair and Dean of Graduate Studies & Research, Beirut Arab University
• H.E. Mrs. Bahia Hariri – President, Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development
• Prof. Chadi Abdallah – Secretary General, National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS – Lebanon)
• Prof. Wael Nabil Abdel Salam – Honorary Chair and President, Beirut Arab University
• H.E. Dr. Fadi Makki – Minister of State for Administrative Reform

From Global Goals to Local Impact: Research as a Driver of Sustainable Futures

• The Integrity of the Work: Science in a World That Doesn't Always Listen

Dr. Carla Khater – Director of Research, National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS – Lebanon)

• The “SDG Moment”: A Moment to Rethink Development

Dr. Rubina Abu Zeinab – Executive Director, Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

• Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-making

Dr. Alissar Rady – Policy and Health Systems Advisor, UHC/HP Team Lead, WHO Country Office

Focus: Digital health, resilient healthcare systems, innovation for wellbeing

• Session Moderator: Prof. Said El Shamieh – Professor of Human Statistical Genetics, Beirut Arab University

1- Partnership for Progress: building resilient health systems to advance the agenda of sustainable development

Dr. Hilda Harb – Head of the Department of Statistics, Ministry of Public Health

2- From Vision to Sustainability: Building a National Mental Health System

Ms. Perrine Posbic – Deputy Director, National Mental Health Program, Ministry of Public Health

3- From Preparedness to Continuity of Care

Mr. Kassem Chaalan – Disaster Risk Reduction Program Manager at the Lebanese Red Cross

4- A Health System That Learns: Digital Health, Research, and Lebanon's Sustainable Future

Dr. Issam Shaarani – Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut Arab University

Focus: Economic resilience, inclusive finance, social equity, governance

• Session Moderator: Dr. Maggie Houshaimi – Assistant Professor of Economics, Beirut Arab University

1- Economic Diversification as a Strategy for Long-Term Stability

Dr. Ali Awdeh – Director of Research Department, Union of Arab Banks

2- The Future of Labor Markets: Skills, Social Protection & Equity in the Age of AI

Prof. Ali Fakih – Associate Dean and Professor of Economics, Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University

3- Governance, Transparency & Anti-Corruption Tools for Sustainable Development

Prof. Hani El Chaarani – Chairman Rachid Karami International Fair and Professor of Finance and Business Sustainability, Beirut Arab University

4- Sustainability, Governance, and Trust: Aligning Economic Systems with Social Accountability

Dr. Tala El Zein – Assistant Dean and Associate Professor in Business Law, Beirut Arab University

In front of BAU Cafeteria | Launch of the Youth Sustainability Club

• Session Moderator: Prof. Nada El Darra – Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Beirut Arab University
• Dr. Bilal Azakir – Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Beirut Arab University
• Club vision, mission, and objectives
• Youth leadership in sustainability research and action
• Call for student participation and collaboration
• Student and faculty presentations
• Featured Partner: Arcenciel – Lebanese NGO for Sustainable Development & Social Inclusion

In front of BAU Cafeteria

Focus: AI, digital transformation, smart systems, future technologies

• Session Moderator: Dr. Mohammad Ayache – Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Beirut Arab University

1- AI and Digital Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

Mr. Jeff Li – Vice President of Huawei Lebanon Office

2- Sustainable Innovation in Engineering

Prof. Jamal El Khatib – Professor of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab University

3- Integrating Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Flood Early Warning and Urban Resilience

Dr. Hassan El Sabeh – Researcher at the National Center for Natural Hazards & Early Warning

4- AI for Development: Using Machine Learning to Tackle National Sustainability Challenges

Dr. Abdallah El Chakik – Associate Professor and Director of Faculty of Science Tripoli Campus, Beirut Arab University

Focus: Climate adaptation, urban resilience, sustainable cities

• Session Moderator: Dr. Hiba Mohsen – Associate Professor in Architecture, Beirut Arab University

1- Natural Hazards in Cities:

Ms. Elena Maalouf –Researcher at National Center for Natural Hazards & Early Warning (NCNE), CNRS-L

2- Building Cities That Adapt: Planning for Climate Risk in a Changing Environment

Ms. Lea Kai – Climate Change Advisor, UNDP/MoE Projects

3- Sustainable Cities Beyond Infrastructure: People, Policy, and Place-Based Solutions

Arch. Mohammad Al Hariri – Research and Development Manager, Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

4- Designing Climate-Resilient Cities: From Policy Vision to Implementation

Ms. Ornella Nohra – Urban Planning Coordinator, UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Program

Shaping a Sustainable Future: Challenges and Opportunities

• Moderator: Prof. Hania Nakkash – Conference Chair and Dean of Graduate Studies & Research, Beirut Arab University
• Mr. Adel Chabab – Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Industry
• Dr. Ali Samad – Director General of Cultural Affairs
• Dr. Weam Abou Hamdan – Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health
• Prof. Ghaleb Faour – Director of the National Center for Remote Sensing, CNRS-Lebanon
• Ms. Hend El Khatib – Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff, Ministry of State for Administrative Reform
• Guiding Themes: Research-driven sustainability; Policy, finance, and social impact; Youth as agents of change; From national challenges to global opportunities
• Panel Focus: Translating research into policy and practice; Youth engagement and institutional responsibility; Opportunities for Lebanon within global sustainability frameworks

• Key outcomes and recommendations
• Future research directions at the institutional and national level
• Appreciation and acknowledgments