Beyond Tomorrow: AI Across Worlds

Professor Fadi El Hage is an educator, researcher and professional development specialist at Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), where he directs the Professional Training Center (CFP) and serves as Delegate of the Rector for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning. He holds a doctorate in science education from the University of Montpellier, a master’s degree in biology and an Executive Leadership certificate from the University of Virginia. A former Dean of USJ’s Faculty of Education, he holds the Fondation Diane Chair in Education for Eco-Citizenship and Sustainable Development and is an associate researcher at Montpellier’s LIRDEF laboratory. His work includes designing and facilitating adult learning programs, leading national and international education projects, and contributing scientific publications and conference presentations. He is also Vice-President of ADMEE-Europe, founder of its Lebanese section and National Delegate for the UNESCO Chair in Global Health and Education. His contributions to education have been recognized with the French distinction of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques.

Dr. Andre Gholam brings more than 38 years of experience in IT consulting, audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, governance and risk, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and financial technology. His work spans banking and financial services, healthcare, education, public administration, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas, with expertise in information systems controls, security assessments, business continuity and frameworks including the ISO 27000 family, ISO 22301, COBIT and ITIL. An EU and World Bank IT senior expert, he also speaks at local and international conferences and contributes IT and finance articles to the Association of Banks in Lebanon’s monthly magazine. He has taught IT for more than 35 years at USJ, UQAC and CNAM and is responsible for the Digital Banking and Financial Technology master’s diploma at ISEB-USJ. President of ISACA Lebanon Chapter for 2025–2026, he holds a PhD in Information Systems from École Supérieure Robert de Sorbon in France, an electronic engineering diploma from ISEN Lille and a master’s in IT security from the University of Colorado Boulder. His certifications include CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, ISO 27002 and ITIL Foundation.

Ms. Dania Chaar serves as Chapter Engagement Specialist at PMI MENA, supporting collaboration and community development across regional chapters while fostering knowledge sharing and professional engagement throughout the PMI network.

Ms. Sally Zaatari has more than 12 years of experience at International College, Beirut, and project management experience through community leadership. She has served as President of the Rotary Club of Saïda (2023–2024), Vice President of the International College Teachers’ Association (2022–2023) and a Board Member of the Rafic Hariri High School Alumni Association (2023–2026).

Judge Mohammad Abdallah is a PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence from a legal perspective, with a research focus on the legal, regulatory, and governance implications of AI technologies.

He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Human Resources from the American University of Beirut, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Lebanese University.

He currently teaches Smart Contracts and Artificial Intelligence in the Executive MBA (E-MBA) Program and Labor Law in the Master in Human Resources Management (MHRM) Program at the American University of Beirut.

Mr. Elie Zeidan is the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Potech, the company behind Darkivore, where he leads the platform’s innovation in threat detection and large-scale infrastructure takedowns.

With over 12 years of experience in information systems security, he executed more than 200 penetration tests across multiple industries as a Red Teamer, he has led more than 100 incident response and digital forensics investigations, and spearheaded the takedown of over 100,000 malicious infrastructures, including three ransomware group networks.

Elie holds an Engineering Degree in Communication & Computer and a Master’s in Systems and Networks Security. He has also taught cybercrime and ethical hacking since 2016.

Elie is a Certified Ethical Hacker and an expert in malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics and code review.

A mechanical engineer, Mr. Jean-Pierre Saghbini is the CEO of MEG – Management & Engineering Group s.a.l. and the President and Founder of UniversCiel Liban, established in 2015.

He has served as Lebanon’s National Astronomy Education Coordinator for the International Astronomical Union (IAU) since 2022 and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering at the Lebanese University.

In 2025, he created the “Equal Day” initiative, further advancing his commitment to science and astronomy education.

In 2026, he became a laureate of the prestigious Dorothea Klumpke–Isaac Roberts Prize, awarded by the Société Astronomique de France since 1931.

Rabih Bou Hamdan serves as SAP Solution Manager at Inflexion Tech, where he assists enterprises in managing business processes through real-time data insights and SAP software solutions.

He is also an executive and life coach, bringing over 16 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. His earlier career includes serving as Vice General Manager, Manager of the Public Relations and Legal Department, Manager of the Rental Department and Logistic Coordinator, and HR Manager. In these roles, he successfully led operational planning, risk management strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and cross-functional teams.

His areas of expertise encompass strategic sales planning, project management, account management, staff augmentation, and business process optimization. No formal education degrees, academic institutions, or professional certifications were listed in the available profile information.

Mr. Ajay Prasad is a business and technology leader with nearly three decades of experience guiding enterprise transformation across industries, with expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, SAP ecosystems, cloud technologies, data platforms, automation, and artificial intelligence.

As Director of Presales and Projects at inflexion, he leads strategic initiatives that help organizations modernize their operations, accelerate digital adoption, and align technology investments with measurable business outcomes.

Passionate about building AI-driven, future-ready enterprises, Ajay combines strategic vision, industry knowledge, and execution excellence to help organizations navigate complexity and strengthen agility.

His pragmatic, results-oriented approach enables businesses to embrace innovation, enhance performance, and achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly digital world.

Ms. Jenny Attieh is a Telecom Engineer, leads connectivity, operations, partnerships, and strategic coordination.

Co-founders of Li-Stick, a Lebanese assistive-technology project developing a smart cane for visually impaired people.

Mr. Marc Salameh is a Computer Engineer, leads Li-Stick's technical development, system architecture, and product strategy.

Co-founders of Li-Stick, a Lebanese assistive-technology project developing a smart cane for visually impaired people.