Held 28–29 June 2025 at Le Royal Beirut, the LEBTECH 5 summit was inaugurated under the esteemed patronage of President Joseph Aoun, with the active participation of Minister of Emigration and State Affairs for Technology & AI, Kamal Shehadeh.
Who Was There
Key parliamentarians – Nicolas Sehnaoui, Razi El‑Hage, Edgar Traboulsi , Nadim jmail – joined pioneering entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and notable figures. The event was hosted in collaboration with the Lebanese IT Syndicate (LITS), the Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants (LACPA), the Lebanese Graphic Designers Syndicate, and the Joe Rahhal Foundation
Core Themes
1. Major Announcements & Strategic Alliances
Attendees were the first to learn of groundbreaking tech rollouts, strategic partnerships, and ambitious national AI and digital transformation programs.
2. Cross-Sector Panels & Keynotes
Vital sectors including HealthTech, FinTech, AgriTech, CleanTech, and Cybersecurity featured in-depth keynotes and thought leadership sessions.
3. Workshops & Hands-On Learning
Each panel was followed by interactive sessions tackling real-world challenges—from secure digital infrastructure to rolling out AI in rural education.
4. Career Fair & Innovation Showcase
A bustling job fair connected graduates and professionals to leading employers. The exhibition zone showcased Lebanese startups and corporate innovation labs with interactive demos.
5. LEBTECH Awards
Visionaries and disruptors were celebrated across categories like AI, ICT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and green tech.
Why It Matters
- Shaping Lebanon’s Digital Path: AI, ICT, cybersecurity, and data privacy took center stage—charting the course for the nation.
- Green & Sustainable Innovation: Sessions addressed how to drive digital progress without compromising sustainability.
- Holistic Collaboration: With public sector leaders, syndicates, and businesses united, the summit demonstrated a broad-spectrum approach to digital evolution.
A highlight was the dialogue with the President of the Lebanese IT Syndicate, who extended gratitude to MPs, ministers, and especially President Aoun for his ongoing support of tech initiatives. Regarding embedding AI in the educational curriculum:
“Integrating AI into our schools will require tremendous effort—but we are collaborating closely with the Ministry of Education to make it happen.”
About Some Of Partner Organizations
Lebanese IT Syndicate (LITS) – Lebanon’s national body for ICT professionals, championing innovation, standards, and training in tech and cybersecurity leb-tech.com.
Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants (LACPA) – the official organization for accounting professionals, establishing auditing and ethical standards in Lebanon .
Lebanese Graphic Designers Syndicate – representing graphic design professionals since 1976, advocating for design excellence and intellectual property rights
Joe Rahhal Foundation – active in supporting tech educational and civic initiatives
LEBTECH 2025 was more than just a conference, it was a milestone for Lebanon’s technological reawakening. It underscored how a united front public leaders, tech professionals, educators, and innovators can power a sustainable digital future.
