LEBNET NEWSLETTER

LebNet Legacy: 25 years of Impactful Achievements

March 2024       

EDITORIAL NOTE

Congratulations LebNet for a quarter of a century of networking among members, nurturing the youth and giving back to Lebanon! Stay tuned for celebrations throughout the year.

OUR EVENTS 

LebNet WiT Mentorship Webinar, 4/4

You're invited to join us for this 1-hour transformative virtual workshop with Pierre Khawand. Unlock your creative excellence and thrive in today's fast-paced business landscape by embracing creativity and fostering innovation through design thinking.

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LebNet New York, 4/11

LebNet New York is delighted to announce its inaugural event for 2024 event!  Join us on April 11 for a captivating Fireside Chat with LebNet’s Bireme Award Entrepreneurs of the year winners: Marc Atiyeh and Andrew Malek, the brilliant co-founders of Pawp. This intimate format allows for an in-depth exploration of their entrepreneurial journey, insights, and lessons learned, skillfully moderated by Zeina Lamah. 

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LebNet Bay Area, 4/16

LebNet Bay Area is excited to partner with Luca Hadife, student senator at the Associated Students University of California, to launch a LebNet Panel Discussion at Berkeley focused on "Breaking into Tech". This event is designed to provide students with an in-depth view of the experiences of Lebanese Tech professionals across various organizational environments.

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LebNet EiC, 4/17

Join us for an insightful exploration into the transformative power of Generative AI and its profound implications on the future of work and innovation. 

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EVENTS RECAP

LebNet Toronto

On March 4th, 19 members of the LebNet Toronto community gathered for a networking session and discussion on Gen AI. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle with Nada Farah, Jamil Mina, and Fadwa Mohanna, delving into the future of Gen AI and its implications across different industries.  Stay tuned for our next event, where we'll be exploring the topic of digital identity!

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LebNet San Diego

LebNet San Diego had the honor of hosting Professor Gabriel Rebeiz from the University of California San Diego for an unforgettable fireside chat and Bireme award recognition ceremony on March 7thAttended by 50 members of the San Diego community, the event was a celebration of Professor Rebeiz's remarkable contributions to science and technology.

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LebNet Pacific Northwest

On March 8th, LebNet Pacific Northwest hosted an engaging event focused on Leadership, drawing attendees eager to explore the foundational principles and values of outstanding leadership. Widad Mashmoushi, Jad Rizk, and Ali Shami shared their expertise, valuable insights and perspectives. Moderator Peter Kairouz skillfully guided the conversation, ensuring a smooth flow of ideas and interaction among the participants. 

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LebNet LA/OC

On March 16th, LebNet proudly celebrated Youmna Chamcham as the recipient of the 5th Bireme Award for Philanthropist of the Year in LA/OC, an honor bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to giving back to Lebanon. Youmna's remarkable contributions through her endeavors with Live Love Beirut exemplify the essence of a global citizen. enriching lives and spreading positivity worldwide.

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LebNet Boston

The LebNet Boston community hosted a captivating panel discussion on the topic of 'Building AI-first Companies' at MIT on March 28th. Attendees were treated to an enriching evening as esteemed industry experts, including Rania Khalaf, Richard Rabbat, and Sami Shalabi, shared their invaluable insights drawn from their experience in leading AI ventures. Skillfully moderating the panel was Mitri Abou-Rizk, Director at Nvidia.

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LebNet Women's Month

LebNet celebrated this year’s Women’s Month, themed “Inspire Inclusion”, by featuring our Women in Tech leaders who are championing the advancement of fellow women in the tech industry, alongside the LebNet Women Tech Fellows. At LebNet, our commitment to fostering a gender-equal world remains unwavering. We aspire to a world free from bias, stereotypes, and discrimination - one that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

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PROGRAMS 

Soft Landing Program Launch

🎓 Exciting News! 🌟 LebNet's Early in Career Committee is back with the Soft Landing program! Calling all senior Lebanese engineering students from various universities: Win a $1,000 stipend to kickstart your graduate studies in the U.S. or Canada. Plus, get paired with a LebNet mentor for guidance along the way. Apply now until May 30th, 2024. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 

Apply Here

PARTNERSHIPS

AUB: North American Tech Conference 2024

The registration for the AUB North American Technology Conference 2024 is open! LebNet members are cordially invited to join AUB alumni in Silicon Valley from April 19-21, 2024, for an exciting weekend.  Highlights include a welcome reception, panel discussions with industry leaders, a fireside chat with Sassine Ghazi, CEO of Synopsys, and a fun gala dinner.  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and support AUB. 

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LEBANON CORNER

Teach for Lebanon

Through a collaboration between TFL(Teach for Lebanon)-US, LebNet and Lenovo, we were able to secure nine donated laptops through Lenovo to create a computer lab for the Salma Sayegh Public School in Achrafieh, a TFL partner school. 

 

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