QOOT Cluster Corporate Gathering 2024
Celebrating the UN International Day for Science, Technology, and Innovation in the South:
A Spotlight on the Lebanese Agrifood Context
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM
- Hall Stéphane Attali, ESA University
We are delighted to invite you to the QOOT Cluster Corporate Gathering, scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM at Hall Stéphane Attali, ESA University. This event coincides with the UN International Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South and will address the critical challenges and opportunities within Lebanon’s agrifood sector.
The gathering will feature three specialized panels focusing on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Discussions will revolve around advancing sustainable agrifood systems, bridging infrastructure and policy gaps, and fostering global cooperation in STI.
Event Tentative Agenda
- 04:30-05:00 PM: Welcome Reception
- 05:00-05:05 PM: Opening Remarks by Cluster President
- 05:05-05:10 PM: Remarks by Dutch Ambassador
Panel 1
- 05:10-05:30 PM
Innovation in Agrifood: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Lebanon
- Moderator: Mrs. Valerie Zakka General Manager Zakka Technologies sarl
- Ms. Bana Kobrosli "Managing Director - Lebanon and Jordan Rentokil Boecker"
- Pr. Richard G. Maroun Vice-recteur à la recherche Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Liban
- Mr. Jad Zgheib, Principal Manager, Advice for Small Businesses, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Beirut, Lebanon
Panel 2
- 05:30-05:50 PM
Leveraging North-South Synergies for Agrifood Advancement
- Moderator: Mr. Paul Eid, CFO/ Strategy & Financial Advisor
- Mr. Naji Naccouzi CEO Brasserie Almaza
- Dr. Dualt Maxence Directeur Général - Doyen at ESA BUSINESS SCHOOL Président CCI France Liban
- Ms. Nisrine Samara Policy Officer Economic Affairs and Private Sector Development Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Panel 3
- 05:50-06:10 PM
Future Prospects: Building a Sustainable and Innovative Agrifood Ecosystem
- Moderator: Mr. Ramy Boujawdeh Chief Operations Officer Berytech
- Ms. Joyce Rizk Founder of Second House Prod
- Dr. Ammar Olabi Dean of Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences at AUB
- Mr. Charbel Hanna Agriculture and Food Security Team Leader U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT U.S. Embassy, Beirut, Lebanon
- 06:10-07:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments