IEEE Lebanon Section

Cybersecurity is at the forefront of today’s digital landscape, playing a crucial role in safeguarding data, infrastructure, and privacy. As cyber threats continue to evolve, professionals and organizations must stay ahead with innovative security measures and ethical practices. To address these challenges, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Antonine University (UA), the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter, and the ISACA Lebanon Chapter are organizing the Open Day for Cybersecurity (ODCS’25). This event is also supported by the UA IEEE Student Branch. ODCS’25 will bring together industry experts, government officials, and academic professionals to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and innovations. Topics will include ethical hacking, AI-powered threat detection, cloud security, and IoT vulnerabilities, offering a comprehensive exploration of the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities with leaders in cybersecurity. The event will also showcase student capstone projects through a Poster Presentation and conclude with an Awards Ceremony celebrating innovation in the discipline. Transportation will be provided for attendees. Join us for this exciting event and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity! Event Details Audience: Open to the public Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building A, Fr. Antoine Rajeh Hall Registration: https://ecv.microsoft.com/35SvDiZiLL? Event Highlights - Panel Discussions: Exploring cybersecurity in government, industry trends, and AI-powered security. - Technical Sessions: Delving into topics like social engineering, ransomware, IoT security, and cloud protection. - Networking Opportunities: Connecting with cybersecurity experts and industry leaders. - Poster Presentation: Showcasing innovative student capstone projects - Awards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding projects and cybersecurity challenge winners. Attendees will receive an e-certificate of participation. Co-sponsored by: Antonine University Speaker(s): H.E. Dr. Fadi Makki, Dr. Lina Oueidat, General Jamal Kashmar, Mr. Abdo Chalhoub, Mr. Nassib Chamoun, Mr. Ralph Abou Jaoude, Mr. Anthony Saba, Mr. Malek Bachir, Mr. Abed Al Rahman Naboulsi, Mr. Jean-Michel Kawkabani, Agenda: Antonine University, Hadat–Baabda Campus, Hadat–Baabda, Lebanon, Lebanon

Calling Startups and Innovators of All Ages – Unlock Your Potential and Connect with US Investors Have a game-changing tech idea? Ready to take it to the next level? This is your chance to turn your innovation into reality with expert mentorship and direct access to US investors! We’re excited to announce "Building the Crossing Bridge for Innovators & Entrepreneurs USA-LEB"– a powerful program designed for innovators and entrepreneurs of all ages to innovate, pitch, and scale their startups! Organized by: - EdTech Syndicate Lebanon - Association Libanaise Francophone des Sciences Techniques Partners: - IEEE Lebanon Joint Chapter IE13/PE31/CAS04/PEL35 - IEEE Lebanon Section - Chamber of Commerce Tripoli, Lebanon - US investors and mentors What’s in it for you? Personalized mentorship from top experts Pitch deck & entrepreneurship training Direct access to US investors A chance to secure real funding! Important Dates: - Training Day in Tripoli: 4th April 2025 at the Chamber of Commerce, Tripoli - Training Day in Beirut: 5th April 2025 at the Lebanese University Roumiyeh - Pitching Day:June 2025 with investors in-person from the US! Registration Deadline: 28th March – Don’t miss out, register now - Startups Registration: https://forms.gle/yzPMwW2XeDNLdHvS7 - Inventors with Patents Registration: https://forms.gle/Bt4jUU4L4ykDhbWJA Let’s build the future—together! IEEE Lebanon Joint Chapter IE13 / PE31 / CAS04 / PEL35 IEEE Lebanon Section Chamber of Commerce Tripoli, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Tripoli, Lebanon, Lebanon, 00000

Calling Startups and Innovators of All Ages – Unlock Your Potential and Connect with US Investors Have a game-changing tech idea? Ready to take it to the next level? This is your chance to turn your innovation into reality with expert mentorship and direct access to US investors! We’re excited to announce "Building the Crossing Bridge for Innovators & Entrepreneurs USA-LEB"– a powerful program designed for innovators and entrepreneurs of all ages to innovate, pitch, and scale their startups! Organized by: - EdTech Syndicate Lebanon - Association Libanaise Francophone des Sciences Techniques Partners: - IEEE Lebanon Joint Chapter IE13/PE31/CAS04/PEL35 - IEEE Lebanon Section - Chamber of Commerce Tripoli, Lebanon - US investors and mentors What’s in it for you? Personalized mentorship from top experts Pitch deck & entrepreneurship training Direct access to US investors A chance to secure real funding! Important Dates: - Training Day in Tripoli: 4th April 2025 at the Chamber of Commerce, Tripoli - Training Day in Beirut: 5th April 2025 at the Lebanese University Roumiyeh - Pitching Day:June 2025 with investors in-person from the US! Registration Deadline: 28th March – Don’t miss out, register now - Startups Registration:https://forms.gle/yzPMwW2XeDNLdHvS7 - Inventors with Patents Registration:https://forms.gle/Bt4jUU4L4ykDhbWJA Let’s build the future—together! IEEE Lebanon Joint Chapter IE13 / PE31 / CAS04 / PEL35 IEEE Lebanon Section Chamber of Commerce Tripoli, Lebanon Lebanese University, Faculty of Engineering, Roumieh, Lebanon, Lebanon, 00000

WIE will host a Sports Day at AUB to celebrate the importance of physical activity and mental well-being. The event will feature a guided yoga session led by a professional instructor, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Following the session, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy healthy refreshments as part of the wellness experience. This initiative aims to emphasize the connection between sports, mental health, and overall well-being while fostering a supportive and empowering community. American University of Beirut , Beirut , Lebanon, Lebanon

Generative AI in Action: From Creation to Intelligent Agents In this webinar, we’ll explore the core technologies behind Generative AI, such as transformer models, but the main focus will be on real-world applications. Participants will see how Generative AI is being used to build autonomous agents that can reason and act, enhance productivity through document understanding and summarization, and power advanced RAG systems that combine external knowledge with generative models. Make sure to attend the full webinar to earn your certificate of attendance . We are waiting for you! An email containing the MS Teams link will be sent to the email address used for registration. If you wish, you can: Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BqZU457SgIhHOXrdXS12s8 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ieee.pu?igsh=MTRjcWM2MDFhNjM2OA== Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-pu-branch/ to get more details about our SB current and upcoming events. Speaker(s): Eng. Jana Kabrit Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479320

The Amazon Info Session is an introductory event designed to familiarize students with the annual program hosted by WIE in collaboration with Amazon Women in Engineering, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at AUB, and the AUB Pipeline Initiative. This session provides an overview of the program structure, key milestones, and expected benefits. Students will gain insights into the three-day bootcamp led by Amazon engineers, the 10-week mentorship program, and the final pitching ceremony, where participants showcase their projects. The session aims to equip students with the knowledge they need to make the most of this opportunity and prepare for a transformative learning experience. American University of Beirut , Beirut , Lebanon, Lebanon

Welcome to the Bioinformatics Series! Hey future bio-coders! Get ready to explore how biology meets technology in an exciting, hands-on way! Ever wondered how scientists decode DNA , track viruses , or develop new medicines ? They use code! By the end of this course, you’ll be writing Python programs to analyze genetic data—no prior coding experience needed! What to Expect? This 4-part series is designed for beginners! In Session 1, you’ll dive into Python basics and bioinformatics by: Reading DNA sequences from a file Counting nucleotides (A, T, C, G) Converting DNA to RNA By the end, you’ll have your first bioinformatics script running! Presented by IEEE Student Branch ULFS2 and led by Elie Dina, PhD student in AI & Data Science. Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM (1h30) Online via Google Meet Join us and code your way into bioinformatics! #IEEEULFS2 Speaker(s): Mr Elie Dina, Agenda: []In the first session, we’ll start with the absolute basics of Python —no complicated stuff, just the essentials to get you started. Then, we’ll jump right into bioinformatics by working with real DNA sequences! You’ll learn how to: Read DNA sequences from a file Count how many times A, T, C, and G appear Convert DNA to RNA in just a few lines of code Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479168

Join us for an exciting hands-on Arduino Workshop designed for beginners and tech enthusiasts alike. Led by guest speaker Karim Kemayel, this session will introduce the world of microcontrollers through theory and interactive lab work. The workshop will cover: - History of microcontrollers - Arduino architecture and basic instructions - Live simulation lab on TinkerCad - Guided Arduino programming and project building No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! All students are welcome. Join the workshop's group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxoLOqwDUPaFKbe5ZxdALB Speaker(s): , Karim Room: SCI-03, CST – USJ, Mar roukoz, CST-ESIB(USJ), Dekwaneh, Lebanon, Lebanon, 111

IEEE PU Chapter is celebrating the IEEE Education week by having hands on experiment presented on Campus. Fro Faradays law,The tesla Ball (buoyancy) and ohm’s law, IEEE pu is celebrating this occasion by bringing back life to the base theories over which our world is build. The event also consists of games , promotional items, and gifts Sarafand, Lebanon, Lebanon

[] Bioinformatics Series – Session 2! Hey bio-coders! Ready for Round 2? Let’s level up your bioinformatics journey! In this session, we’re diving deeper into the real-world tools that scientists use every day. You’ll explore how open-source biological databases power discoveries and how data cleaning is the first step to turning raw data into reliable science! Here’s what’s coming up in Session 2: Discover famous open databases like GenBank, Ensembl, and more Understand data cleaning in biology—from sequencing errors to noisy lab results Walk through your Python bio-code line by line—yes, we're breaking it down together! Expand your DNA tool: add new functions and clean sequence data Whether you're into genetics, evolution, or just love decoding puzzles, this session is for you! Presented by IEEE Student Branch ULFS2 Led by Elie Dina, PhD student in AI & Data Science Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM (1h30) Online via Google Meet Join us and code your way into bioinformatics! #IEEEULFS2 #IEEEEducationWeek #IEEEULFS2 Speaker(s): Mr Elie Dina, Agenda: [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480247

[] KnightBots Medeival Robotics Tournament Hear ye! Hear ye! Let it be known that on Friday, the eleventh of April in the year two thousand and twenty five the IEEE RAS/IMS/CSS Joint Lebanese Chapter, the IFAC AMO Lebanon Chapter, the IEEE YP Lebanon, the AUST-IEEE Student Branch and the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the American University of Science & Technology with great pride and joy invite all fair ladies and noble knights to shine their armor and saddle up their robots to compete in KnightBots: Medieval Robotic Championship. Date and Location Festivities start at 9 AM till 5 PM on Friday April 11, 2025, at AUST, Ashrafieh, Beirut. Eligibility Teams of two to four knights or dames can be part of the challenge. All knights and dames should be enrolled as students in a university in Lebanon during the Spring 2024-2025 semester. Awards Fortune (cash and prizes) and fame shall be granted to winning knights and dames in target shooting, racing, tug of war, jousting, the battle of the castles, and one overall champion. Registration To register before March 21, 2025, scan the QR code or click (https://forms.gle/KLLv97unWeCDaQ1X8). Places are limited! Time left to Event in Beirut 23 Days, 23 Hrs, 12 Mins, 24 Secs For further information, please contact: ras.ims.css.jointchapterlb@gmail.com © 2024-2025 IEEE RAS/IMS/CSS Joint Chapter Lebanon - All rights reserved AUST, Achrafieh Branch, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, 1100

[] NLP Showdown: Classic vs. Modern – Let the Words Battle Begin! Ready to dive into the world of AI & language? Join us this Friday, April 11 at 3:00 PM for an exciting online webinar with Lara Wehbe where we explore how Old School NLP stacks up against the New AI-Powered NLP! Topic: Old NLP vs. New NLP Speaker: Lara Wehbe Date: April 11, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Platform: Google Meet Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLCth5x8VbBkg476RoQE5djMaoOMUl66k2GaGC86h6NOMM1Q/viewform?usp=header Don’t miss out on this mind-expanding session! Let’s see which NLP stands tall – the rule-based OG or the AI prodigy? Speaker(s): Ms. Lara Wehbe Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480512

NLP Showdown: Classic vs. Modern – Let the Words Battle Begin! Join AI expert Lara Wehbe as she takes us on a journey through the evolution of Natural Language Processing, comparing old-school rule-based and statistical methods with today’s cutting-edge, AI-powered language models. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, student, or professional, this session will give you a clear and exciting look at how far language tech has come—and where it's headed next. Don’t miss the chance to see these two NLP giants go head-to-head! Ready to dive into the world of AI & language? Join us this Friday, April 11 at 3:00 PM for an exciting online webinar with Lara Wehbe where we explore how Old School NLP stacks up against the New AI-Powered NLP! Topic: Old NLP vs. New NLP Speaker: Lara Wehbe Date: April 11, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Platform: Google Meet Who Should Join: AI enthusiasts, students, tech professionals, and anyone curious about how machines understand language. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480760

Preparing for tomorrow's Event with the Drs IEEE-Tripoli board held a meeting to finalize preparations for tomorrow’s event at the BAU Auditorium, ensuring that all tasks and responsibilities were clearly assigned and on track. The discussion covered logistics, setup arrangements, technical requirements, and last-minute adjustments to the program. Team members reviewed the event flow, confirmed attendance of speakers and participants, and addressed any potential challenges to ensure a smooth and successful experience. With everything in place, the team is now fully prepared and excited to bring the event to life. BAU, tripoli lebanon , Lebanon, Lebanon

TechX is an umbrella event that combines sessions on emerging technologies, soft skills, leadership & industry engagement as a single offering. Through a series of skill-up sessions, panel discussions, and round-table interactions with leading career profiles and much more. IEEE CS Society Lebanon Chapter will be hosting its own TechX event, inviting 22 student branch all over Lebanon to participate, under the theme “Digital Transformation”. Agenda: Time Title Details 08:30 - 09:00 Arrival and Registration 09:00 - 09:20 Opening Ceremony Welcome Note IEEE Lebanon Section IEEE CS Lebanon Chapter IEEE YP Lebanon IEEE SB 09:20 - 09:40 Unlock your Potential with IEEE Computer Society Explain about the CS initiative and activities 9:40 - 10:25 Upskilling in the Digital Age How to integrate AI in your daily life 10:25 - 11:10 Panel Discussion Digital Transformation in the Lebanese Ecosystem, discussing the “Lebanon Digital Transformation Strategy 2020-2030” 11:10 - 11:40 Coffee Break 11:40 - 12:00 IEEE YP Presentation Explain about the YP Lebanon and highlight the importance of student to YP transition 12:00 - 13:00 Parallel workshops Blockchain Cybersecurity AI/Data Driven Modelling 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00 - 15:00 Round Table Mentoring Industry representatives will lead round table discussions with students and young professionals 15:00 - 16:30 Challenge AI Prompt Battle 16:30 - 17:00 Closing and Speaker recognition Trophies and event conclusion Room: Friends Hall, Notre Dame University - Main Campus, Zouk Mosbeh, Kesserwan, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon, Lebanon

[] Bioinformatics Series – Session 3: Make Your Data Speak! Hey bio-visualizers! Ready to turn your code into beautiful, meaningful graphs? It’s time to see the science behind the data—and share it in ways everyone can understand! In Session 3, we’ll explore the power of data visualization in bioinformatics and beyond! What’s on the agenda? Learn which graphs to use for different types of biological data (bar charts, pie charts, line plots & more!) Understand how to choose the right visuals for scientific communication and science popularization Visualize DNA sequence data in a clear and creative way Work through a hands-on COVID demography case study: age, region, gender & more By the end of this session, your code won’t just work—it’ll speak volumes! Presented by IEEE Student Branch ULFS2 Led by Elie Dina, PhD student in AI & Data Science Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM (1h30) Online via Google Meet Join us and code your way into bioinformatics! #IEEEULFS2 #IEEEEducationWeek Speaker(s): Mr Elie Dina, Agenda: [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480604

We’re thrilled to host Fouad Ghoraieb, visionary CEO and founder of INVIGO, for a groundbreaking session on the future of telecommunications! With decades of expertise in tech innovation, he’ll dive into INVIGO’s success story, next-gen solutions, and how Lebanon is driving global telecom advancements. In his talk, Mr. Ghoraieb will present the company profile and product portfolio, showcasing INVIGO’s key solutions, market impact, and future vision. Whether you're an engineering student, tech professional, or simply passionate about innovation, this is your chance to gain industry insights and network with leaders. Agenda: Time Activity 12:30 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks 12:35 PM Talk by CEO Fouad Ghoraieb 1:15 PM Q&A Session 1:25 PM Closing & Networking 1:30 PM End of Event Room: SCI02, Bldg: ESIB, Mar Roukoz, USJ-CST, Sin El Fil, Lebanon, Lebanon

A Glimpse into the World of Engineering! The Lebanese American School students will be stepping into the future as they join us for the “Introduction to ECE” seminar at their school! They’ll explore thr exciting ABETT Accredited ECE programs, Computer & Communications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and hear firsthand from our inspiring senior engineering students Mohammad Al Halabi, Tania Ajab, Nancy Kaddoura, and Ahmad Sharara. Led by RHU lecturer Ms. Amal Arid, and proudly organized by RHU in collaboration with the IEEE RHU Student Branch, this seminar is all about sparking curiosity and shaping the engineers of tomorrow! Lebanese American School (LAS), Choueifat, Lebanon, Lebanon, 00000

Under the patronage of Mr. Juan Hobeiche, President of Jounieh Municipality, we are pleased to invite you to the official launch event of the World Robot Olympiad 2025! Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) WRO is a global competition where youth (ages 6-22) solve real-world challenges using robotics & STEM. This year’s theme, "The Future of Robots" Winning teams will represent Lebanon in: WRO International Finals – Singapore (Nov 26-28, 2025) WRO Regional Championship – Saudi Arabia (Oct 24-26, 2025) WRO European Championship – Slovenia (Sep 2-5, 2025) Confirm your attendance by registering here: https://forms.gle/bvyTKEmQCJWTGt658 Registration opens on April 15. Rules and registration: www.mindpowerlb.com/wro-2025 Holy Spirit University, Kaslik, Lebanon, Lebanon