Knowledge Economy & Innovation Conference

Knowledge Economy & Innovation Conference held at Middle East University on 9th of December 2016.

The aim of this Conference was to promote knowledge economy and stimulate a culture of innovation in the Lebanese society.

Opening Ceremony

Welcoming Words

Jihad El Hokayem
Chief Financial Markets Strategist, JHC Consultancy

Opening Speech
Dr. Leif Hongisto
President, Middle East University

Part I: Knowledge Economy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Economy at the Local and International Levels
Dr. Elie Yachoui
Economist, Professor and former Dean at NDU

The Innovation Economy 
Dr. Ghassan Hasbani
Founder & CEO of Graycots and the Cedar Institute

The Support System of the Entrepreneur Through his Journey
Mr. Ramy Abou Jaoudeh
Deputy GM of Berytech

Knowledge Economy & Innovation Ecosystem in Lebanon: A broken Cycle
Mr. Gabriel Deek
President of Internet Society Lebanon Chapter (ISOC)

Networking Break

PART II: Innovation Between Education & Practice

Innovation is the Force Leading to Evolution

Mr. Omar Nasreddine
CEO & Managing Partner of Resonance Global

To the Next Generation Innovators!
Innovate or Evaporate
Mr. Maher Mezher
Managing Director at Innovators League

Innovation in Manufacturing, a Practical Approach 
Mr. Iskandar Salemeh
Entrepreneur

Open Versus Closed Innovation 
Patrizia Hongisto
Aalto University Finland and Middle East University

The Impact of the Lebanese Education System on Innovation
Jihad El Hokayem
Chief Financial Market Strategist Jupiter Horizons Consultancy

Closing Ceremony
*Moderator Mrs. Yvone Souaiby