Tuesday, 4 November 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00
Lebanon Connect - Day 1
- AGRIFOOD
- HEALTH
14:00 – 14:15 (EET)
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from DG RTD Nienke Buisman kick off an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and networking for startups, investors, mentors, and diaspora professionals.
14:15 – 14:40
Pathways to Opportunity – Sector Insights: ICT, Healthcare & Agrifood
An overview of Lebanon’s ICT, Healthcare, and Agrifood sectors. Experts share current trends, emerging opportunities, and sector challenges, providing practical insights to guide strategic decisions, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
Speaker: Ghada Armali, Expert
14:40 – 15:10
Panel 1 – Global Health Innovation with Lebanese Roots
A discussion on Lebanese-led innovations shaping global healthcare through technology, collaboration, and diaspora expertise.
Speakers:
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Dóra Marosvölgyi, Founder & CEO, DARE Innovations (Facilitator)
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Jekaterina Romanova, Founder & CEO, PrintyMed
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Tamás Békási, Business Creation Manager, EIT Health
15:10 – 15:50
Workshop: From Idea to Investment – Structuring Successful Spin-offs
Case study of a Biotech/MedTech spin-off covering legal structuring, funding strategies, and growth pathways to transform ideas into scalable ventures.
Facilitator: Matej Kliman, Center Bohemian Innovation Center, Legal Expert
15:50 – 15:55 Break
15:55 – 16:25
Panel 2 – Agrifood/Agritech: Innovation and Impact as drivers of transformation
Led by LIFE: how diaspora expertise and investment support sustainable AgriTech, sector resilience, and cross-border collaboration.
Speakers:
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Constantin Salameh, LIFE Member and member of the Promote committee at LIFE
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Mario Massoud, Biomass, CEO
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Margot Mrad, Remer, Founder & CEO
16:25 – 17:00
Pitching Session to the Diaspora Network
LIRA startups present to the Diaspora Network, connecting with mentors, investors, and experts.
14 speakers
European Commission - Head of Unit International Cooperation: Asia, Pacific, Africa & Middle East
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Director of Development and consulting
ANIMA
Program Manager
Berytech
Managing Director
DARE Innovations
CEO
PrintyMed
Lawyer
MK Advisory
Investment Advisor - CSTouch Managing Partner
CSTouch Advisors
Managing Director of Biomass SAL
Biomass
CEO
Remer sal
AI for Rural Development Strategist | Food Systems Innovation | FAO Young Scientists Group
Environment & Sustainable Development Unit - American University of Beirut
Marketing Manager in Medtech
American University of Beirut
R&D Navigation and Control Manager - ABB
ABB Robotics
SME Support International Development Expert
freelancer
Partner - Digital & Experience Consulting at PwC Middle East
Berytech