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IoT-Leb 19

IoT-Leb is a leading IoT event that actively contributes to the development of a mature IoT ecosystem in Lebanon. The mission of IoT-Leb is twofold: bringing the IoT into the Lebanese market and positioning Lebanon on the IoT world map. The first 2017 edition organized by the Faculty of Engineering ESIB, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, gathered 400 participants around insightful discussions and exhibitions demonstrating that Lebanon has the required ecosystem to develop innovative IoT solutions for a wide variety of applications.

We invite you to watch a recap video of the event here

For the 2019 edition, ESIB engages a steering committee of distinguished professionals from ANSYS, AutomatiX, Berytech, CardioDiagnostics, Château Kefraya, CME, Data Consult, IM Capital, Joseph Tehini & Fils, LCTechHub, Scriptr, and SMG-Energy.

The 2019 edition will cover IoT end-to-end chain and applications with a special focus on IoT network infrastructure and regulations, cloud platforms, devices and things, agrofood, energy, and water management. Speakers from different backgrounds will present the recent innovations, opportunities, and research advances in these sectors.

IoT-Leb 19 will focus on fostering collaboration by bringing together all the IoT stakeholders such as technology and infrastructure providers, industries, universities, public sector, entrepreneurs, funders, and incubators.

IoT-Leb 19 will be a two-day event featuring inspiring keynotes, specialized sessions, dynamic panels, an exhibition, and a hackathon. It will be held at Jean Ducruet Auditorium, CST campus, Mar Roukos, on March 12-13, 2019.

Keynote speakers

  • James Edson

    Entrepreneur in residence at Itron Idea Labs

  • Nizar Souissi

    MindSphere Regional Partner Manager at Siemens, Co-founder & CTO at Ayadee

Session: IoT Applications and Use Cases

  • Nicolas Rouhana

    General Manager - Insure & Match Capital

  • Maroun Chammas

    Vice chairman and general manager at MEDCO Holdings

  • Michel Fallah

    President & Founder of TRAXENS SA

  • Samer El Gharib

    Founder and CEO at Slighter



Panel 1: Agrifood

  • Ramy Boujawdeh

    Deputy General Manager at Berytech

  • Elie Aad

    Head of IOT Vertical Product Development - Nokia Global Services

  • Nadine El khoury

    Chief Operating officer At Robinson Agri s.a.r.l

  • Rodrigue Balaa

    Chairman of the Department of Agriculture - Issam Fares Faculty of Technology - University of Balamand

  • Brian Baboch

    Co-founder, FoodCheck

  • Lucien Kazzi

    Managing Partner at Teknologix S.A.R.L.

Panel 2: Iot Devices

  • Rayan Mina

    Assistant Professor at the Electrical Department, ESIB-USJ

  • Ziad Boustany

    CEO and founder of S.& A.S. Ltd

  • Joseph Abou El Oula

    Product Lead at CME

  • Elias Bachaalany

    CEO at AutomatiX Group and Vice President Design & Technology of NEUVATEK Inc.

  • Fadi Daou

    CEO and Founder of MultiLane SAL

  • Ghassan Beydoun

    Fab Lab Community Coordinator at Berytech

Panel 3: Iot Network Infrastructure

  • Raymond Lahoud

    Founder and COO of CaptoCloud, LebNet Board Member

  • Melhem El Helou

    Assistant Professor of Computer and Communications Engineering at ESIB, Saint Joseph University of Beirut

  • Antoine Aoun

    Head of National Exploitation Services at the Ministry of Telecommunications

  • Marc Nader

    COO at Data Consult

  • Jubran El Ayan

    Head of Radio and Transmission at Connect

  • Ali Zogheib

    Director Product Management at GlobalCom Holding s.a.l.

  • Jubran El Ayan

    Head of Radio and Transmission at Connect

  • Ali Zogheib

    Director Product Management at GlobalCom Holding s.a.l.

IoT Hackathon

  • Curious to discover the emerging LoRaWAN technology and work on the award-winning scriptr IoT platform?
  • Ready to build your first end-to-end IoT chain using cutting-edge technologies?
  • Up to test your innovative ideas on a real-world IoT platform?

We invite you on March 12, 2019 to join the first IoT-Leb Hackathon along with Lebanon's most talented hackers, programmers, makers, and entrepreneurs. IoT-Leb Hackathon is part of IoT-Leb 19 conference that will take place at ESIB-USJ, CST Campus, Mar Roukos.

In the evolution towards the Internet of Things, an increasing number of devices equipped with sensors and communication interfaces will interact and collect data, communicate over the internet, and provide valuable monitoring and automation services. IoT-Leb Hackathon is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the technologies that are set to play an essential role in the IoT landscape. During the Hackathon, you will get exclusive access to the latest IoT technologies.

Technologies

Every team will have access to:

- An ESP32 device with built-in LoRa, bluetooth, and WiFi modules.

- A set of sensors for monitoring air, water, heart rate, pressure, light, etc.

- An account on the scriptr cloud platform.

- A LoRaWAN outdoor deployment.

- Preinstalled software suites for building applications.

Teams and Mentors

You will be free to work on any idea you come up with. As an inspiration there will be thematic challenges provided by mentors. You can come as a team, join a team at the event, or create your own team on site. A group of renowned experts will be at the hackathon to inspire you and answer any questions you might have.

Applications

Places are limited. You can submit your application online. After the selection process, you will receive by end of February a confirmation for your participation.

Get Inspired!

How It Works: Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) Overview

Libelium - Powering the IoT Revolution



Conference Program

James Edson: Entrepreneur in Residence at Itron Idea Labs.

This panel will address the current state of IoT adoption by the food industry, and how IoT is integrated along the whole agrifood chain (agriculture, suppliers, processors, retailers, consumer). The panel will also discuss current innovation opportunities and challenges.

Moderator

  • Ramy Boujawdeh: Deputy General Manager at Berytech

Speakers

  • Elie Aad: Head of IoT vertical product development at Nokia
  • Nadine El Khoury: Chief Operating officer At Robinson Agri s.a.r.l
  • Rodrigue Balaa: Chairman of the Department of Agriculture - Issam Fares Faculty of Technology - University of Balamand
  • Brian Baboch: Co-founder of FoodCheck
  • Lucien Kazzi: Managing Partner at Teknologix S.A.R.L.

This panel will go over the requirements to design and build intelligent things with communications capabilities, as well as discuss the existing capabilities in Lebanon to design and produce IoT devices.

Moderator

  • Rayan Mina: Assistant Professor at the Electrical Department, ESIB-USJ

Speakers

  • Ziad Boustany: CEO and founder at S.& A.S. Ltd
  • Elias Bachaalany: CEO at AutomatiX Group, VP Design & Technology at NEUVATEK
  • Joseph Abou El Oula: lead IoT expert at CME
  • Fadi Daou: CEO and Founder of MultiLane SAL
  • Ghassan Beydoun: FabLab Berytech

Nizar Souissi: MindSphere Regional Partner Manager at Siemens, Co-founder & CTO at Ayadee,

This session features a series of presentations showcasing innovative applications and use cases of IoT in various businesses and industries.

Session Chair


Nicolas Rouhana:
General Manager - Insure & Match Capital

Speakers


Maroun Chammas:
Chariman and CEO of Inconect Data Management
IOT at center of Medco operations; A case study

Michel Fallah:
President & Founder of TRAXENS SA
Real Data for Logistics Excellence
 
Samer El Gharib: Founder and CEO at Slighter
The Learning Lighter

This panel discusses the requirements for a national IoT network infrastructure, the existing plans for IoT network deployments in Lebanon, and the current and foreseen regulations related to IoT deployment and services.

Moderator

  • Raymond Lahoud: Founder and COO of CaptoCloud, LebNet Board Member

Speakers

  • Melhem El Helou: Assistant Professor of Computer and Communications Engineering at ESIB, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
  • Tony Aoun: Head of National Exploitation Services at the Ministry of Telecommunications, Technical Director VP for IMS & LTE at OGERO
  • Marc Nader: COO at Data Consult
  • Jubran El Ayan: : Head of Radio and Transmission at Connect
  • Ali Zogheib: Director Product Management at GlobalCom Holding s.a.l.


Steering Committee


  • Elias Bachaalany

    CEO at AUTOMATIX, CDO at NEUVATEK

  • Fadi Khoneisser

    Director of Operations at Berytech

  • Fares Kikano

    Co-founder & General Manager at SMG-Energy

  • Raymond Lahoud

    Founder and COO of CaptoCloud, LebNet Board Member



  • Wissam Youssef

    General Manager at CME

  • Paul Ghobril

    Head of Electrical Department at Joseph Tehini & Fils

  • Rani Azzi

    Assistant Technical Director and Vineyard Manager at Château Kefraya

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Organizing Committee

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