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  • Start-up Weekend
  • SWS 2022
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Section:SWS 2022
  • 2022-05-28
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Opening Ceremony

 

Under the patronage of the Minister of Labor, Mr. Mustafa Bayram, and the Minister of Industry, Mr. George Bushkian, alongside the presence of Dr. Amine al Sahili, Director of the Scientific Center for Manufacturing and Production, Dr. Bassam Badran, President of the Lebanese University, and Dr. Imad Hoballah, former Minister of Industry, as well as honored guests including consular officials from the Embassy of India, representatives from the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese Army, delegates from LAU, LIU, and USAL universities, a representative from AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie), heads of associations and general managers, businessmen, alongside ideas' presenters and a distinguished assembly of specialists spanning diverse fields, gathered to evaluate the presented projects and ideas.

The program contained a speech for: the President of the Lebanese University, followed by a successful story, the center’s director, the candidates’ representative, the Minister of Labor, and finally the Minister of Industry. Everybody focused on the importance of adopting new visions and a new approach in the world of production, starting from incubating, supporting, and promoting ideas at all levels, and ending with transforming these ideas into startup companies.

Then, the attendees embarked on a guided tour in the university's courtyard, where they paused to examine each panel showcasing a summary of the presented ideas. The tour was enriched by detailed explanations provided by the candidates for ministers, industrialists, and all interested parties. This interactive tour allowed for deeper engagement and understanding of the showcased projects.