Held under the theme “A New Era of Opportunities,” the Project Lebanon 2025 Conference concluded its four-day run on May 9 at the Seaside Arena, Beirut, successfully bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to shape the future of construction and development in Lebanon and the region.
The conference was officially inaugurated by Mr. Albert Aoun, Chairman of IFP Group, who welcomed participants and set the tone for an event dedicated to innovation, resilience, and recovery. This was followed by a keynote address by H.E. Joe Issa Al-Khoury, Minister of Industry, who underlined the urgent need to shift national discourse toward rebuilding and hope.
“It is time to get rid of the culture of death and war and teach our children the culture of life and reconstruction,” he said. “It is noble to die for one’s country, but it is far more meaningful to live for it — to contribute to its development and to put an end to the emigration of our youth.”
Also delivering a keynote speech, H.E. Kamal Shehadeh, Minister of Displaced Affairs and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, hailed the conference’s return to Beirut after a years-long hiatus, calling it proof of Lebanon’s resilience and capacity to rise again. He emphasized the central role of technology, innovation, and private sector engagement in steering Lebanon toward a modern, knowledge-based economy.
“To those who say, ‘You cannot build a country,’ the answer must be: ‘We are doing exactly that — building a stable, law-abiding, and thriving nation,’” he declared.
A Platform for Vision and Collaboration
This year’s edition of Project Lebanon Conference focused on resilient infrastructure, green energy, and digital transformation, addressing Lebanon’s pressing need for sustainable development amid economic and environmental challenges. Discussions revolved around:
Renewable energy integration in construction
Smart and sustainable urban planning
Public-private partnerships for national recovery
The digitalization of engineering and project management
The conference hosted 35+ local and international speakers, including government officials, architects, engineers, and industry experts, who shared success stories, actionable strategies, and bold visions for Lebanon’s future.
Empowering the Next Generation
Over the four days, the conference also featured:
1 high-level panel discussion
4 certified training sessions
4 accredited conference sessions
1 Start-Up Stage, dedicated to empowering Lebanese youth and showcasing emerging talent in engineering, architecture, and sustainable tech.
The Project Lebanon 2025 Conference reaffirmed Lebanon’s readiness to lead in green building practices and attract regional cooperation. Despite the country’s current hardships, the conversations and commitments made during the event reflect a national will to move forward — building not just structures, but a new collective future.
