DATE | JUNE 25,2024
9 – 9:30 | REGISTRATION
- Mr. Walid Moussa, President of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon – REAL
- H.E. Mr. Mohammad Choucair, Head of the Lebanese economic organizations
- H.E. Dr. Wassim Mansouri, Acting Governor of the Banque du Liban
- H.E. Dr. Youssef El Khalil, Minister of Finance
Opening Ceremony Hosted by:
Mr. Maurice Matta
REAL and Beirut Government, LAU Beirut and Dubizzle Lebanon
- Judge Marwan Abboud, Beirut Governor
- Dr. Elie Badr, LAU Vice President for Business Development and Global Affairs
- Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon
Panel Discussion 1
- Current status of the real estate sector in Lebanon.
- Government policies and initiatives aimed at revitalizing the sector.
- Role of private sector in driving growth.
- Challenges and opportunities in the post-crisis landscape
- Mr. Georges Maarawi, General Director, Ministry of Finance – The Director General of Land Registration and Cadaster
- Eng. Rony Lahoud, Chairman and General Director – Public Corporation for Housing
- Eng. Maroun Helou, President of the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate for Public Works and Buildings
- Eng. Ahmad Momtaz, Secretary general of the Lebanese Real Estate Developers Association
- Mr. Hassan Ezzeldine, Chairman of Gray Mackenzie Group
Moderator: Mr. Maurice Matta
Panel Discussion 2
- Impact of the banking crisis on real estate financing.
- Alternative financing mechanisms (e.g., private equity, crowdfunding, REITs).
- Role of financial institutions and investors.
- Government initiatives to support real estate financing.
- Legal Framework of such initiatives
- Mr. Antoine Habib, Chairman General Manager at Banque de L’Habitat
- Dr. Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist – Byblos Bank Group
- Mr. Riyad Obeji, Chairman and General Manager of Bank BEMO
- Pr. Abdo Ghossoub:| Representative of Beirut Bar Association
Moderator: Mrs. Nawal Lichaa Abboud
Coffee Break: 11:45 – 12:15
NETWORKING BREAK | CFI TRADE PRESENTATION 5 MIN
Panel Discussion 3
- Role of technology in transforming the public institutions.
- Importance of digitalization in the real estate transactions.
- Benefits and challenges of adopting PropTech solutions.
- Case studies of successful public digitalization.
- Future outlook on PropTech in Lebanon.
- Dr. Mohamad Abou Haidar, Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade
- Mr. Naji El Khazen, President of the Notary Public Council in Lebanon
- Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon
- Mr. Ziad Maadarani, IT Manager – Directorate General of Land Registry and Cadastre
Moderator: Mrs. Jessy Tannous, Specialized Media in Digital Transformation
Panel Discussion 4
- Current urban development challenges in Lebanese cities.
- Innovative urban planning and housing strategies.
- Role of public-private partnerships in urban development.
- Environmental sustainability in urban development
- H.E. Mr. Nasser Yassin, Minister of Environment in Lebanon
- Judge Marwan Abboud, Governor of Beirut
- Eng. Fadi Hanna, The President of The Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.
- Mrs. Sarah Saad, Senior Housing Analyst / UN-Habitat
- Eng. Ali Ramadan, Chief Department at Directorate General of Urban Planning
Moderator: Mr. Yasser Akkaoui, Editor-in-Chief of Executive Magazine
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Closing Session and Future Outlook
Main Partners
Partners
Strategic Partners
Media Partners
9 – 9:30 | REGISTRATION
- Mr. Walid Moussa, President of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon – REAL
- H.E. Mr. Mohammad Choucair, Head of the Lebanese economic organizations
- H.E. Dr. Wassim Mansouri, Acting Governor of the Banque du Liban
- H.E. Dr. Youssef El Khalil, Minister of Finance
Opening Ceremony Hosted by:
Mr. Maurice Matta
REAL and Beirut Government, LAU Beirut and Dubizzle Lebanon
- Judge Marwan Abboud, Beirut Governor
- Dr. Elie Badr, LAU Vice President for Business Development and Global Affairs
- Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon
Panel Discussion 1
- Current status of the real estate sector in Lebanon.
- Government policies and initiatives aimed at revitalizing the sector.
- Role of private sector in driving growth.
- Challenges and opportunities in the post-crisis landscape
- Mr. Georges Maarawi, General Director, Ministry of Finance – The Director General of Land Registration and Cadaster
- Eng. Rony Lahoud, Chairman and General Director – Public Corporation for Housing
- Eng. Maroun Helou, President of the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate for Public Works and Buildings
- Eng. Ahmad Momtaz, Secretary general of the Lebanese Real Estate Developers Association
- Mr. Hassan Ezzeldine, Chairman of Gray Mackenzie Group
Moderator: Mr. Maurice Matta
Panel Discussion 2
- Impact of the banking crisis on real estate financing.
- Alternative financing mechanisms (e.g., private equity, crowdfunding, REITs).
- Role of financial institutions and investors.
- Government initiatives to support real estate financing.
- Legal Framework of such initiatives
- Mr. Antoine Habib, Chairman General Manager at Banque de L’Habitat
- Dr. Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist – Byblos Bank Group
- Mr. Riyad Obeji, Chairman and General Manager of Bank BEMO
- Pr. Abdo Ghossoub:| Representative of Beirut Bar Association
Moderator: Mrs. Nawal Lichaa Abboud
Coffee Break: 11:45 – 12:15
NETWORKING BREAK | CFI TRADE PRESENTATION 5 MIN
Panel Discussion 3
- Role of technology in transforming the public institutions.
- Importance of digitalization in the real estate transactions.
- Benefits and challenges of adopting PropTech solutions.
- Case studies of successful public digitalization.
- Future outlook on PropTech in Lebanon.
- Dr. Mohamad Abou Haidar, Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade
- Mr. Naji El Khazen, President of the Notary Public Council in Lebanon
- Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon
- Mr. Ziad Maadarani, IT Manager – Directorate General of Land Registry and Cadastre
Moderator: Mrs. Jessy Tannous, Specialized Media in Digital Transformation
Panel Discussion 4
- Current urban development challenges in Lebanese cities.
- Innovative urban planning and housing strategies.
- Role of public-private partnerships in urban development.
- Environmental sustainability in urban development
- H.E. Mr. Nasser Yassin, Minister of Environment in Lebanon
- Judge Marwan Abboud, Governor of Beirut
- Eng. Fadi Hanna, The President of The Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.
- Mrs. Sarah Saad, Senior Housing Analyst / UN-Habitat
- Eng. Ali Ramadan, Chief Department at Directorate General of Urban Planning
Moderator: Mr. Yasser Akkaoui, Editor-in-Chief of Executive Magazine