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The LebNet New York community gathered on October 1 at Bryant Park for a relaxed evening of man’oushe, conversation, and connection in the heart of Manhattan. The picnic offered a chance for Lebanese professionals and community members to step away from the busy workweek, meet one another, and reconnect with the community.With good food and great company, the evening created a warm and informal se

The LebNet Bay Area community gathered on September 24 at LeVant in Menlo Park for a relaxed evening of snacks, conversation, and connection. With no formal agenda, the gathering created an opportunity for community members to meet one another, reconnect, and simply enjoy time together.The positive feedback highlighted the value of creating more informal opportunities for the community to connect,

The LebNet London community gathered on September 24 at Automata Technologies for an engaging evening with Elie Matta, exploring practical applications of AI and what it takes to build an AI product with validation built in from day one. Participants also had the opportunity to share how they are using AI in their own work and celebrate successes worth sharing.The session sparked strong engagement

The LebNet Montreal community gathered on September 24 at IBM for an engaging evening focused on career development, connection, and mentorship. The event featured a panel discussion with Lea El Hage, Noura Tchelebi, and Maher Tabbara, moderated by Lynn Doughane, followed by a Speed Mentorship session that allowed attendees to connect directly with experienced professionals.Held in collaboration w

The LebNet Tech Fellows 2026 Graduation Ceremony celebrated the completion of the program’s fourth cohort, with 102 fellows earning certificates, including 33 who graduated with distinction. Eighty graduates, accompanied by their families, attended the celebration at AUB, while others joined online.The ceremony opened with welcome remarks from Samer Hasan of AUB and program leader Hussein Mozannar

The LebNet Arizona community gathered on September 18 at Culinary Dropout for an evening of conversation, connection, and community building. The gathering provided an opportunity to introduce more professionals to LebNet, connect with fellow Lebanese professionals, and hear directly from the community about the types of events, programs, and initiatives they would like to see.The conversation spa

The LebNet Toronto community came together on September 17 for a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and connections. The gathering brought together familiar faces and many new members, creating a welcoming atmosphere for networking, reconnecting, and building new friendships.The event was a great opportunity to connect with fellow Lebanese professionals and celebrate the continued growth and

On August 22, the LebNet Pacific Northwest community came together for Meet & Mezze, a relaxed gathering that brought members together over great food and meaningful conversations.The event offered a welcoming opportunity for Lebanese professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and community members to meet, reconnect, and build new relationships in a casual setting. As one attendee shared, “It was a

On August 1, the LebNet San Diego and House of Lebanon San Diego communities came together for their Annual Family Picnic, bringing together Lebanese professionals, families, and friends for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and summer fun.Held at De Anza Cove, the picnic offered a relaxed setting where attendees of all ages enjoyed delicious food, outdoor activities, and meaningful convers

On July 30th, the LebNet Boston community gathered for another memorable Summer Gathering, bringing together Lebanese professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and innovators for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations.Held at Time Out Market Boston, the event provided a welcoming space for both long-time members and first-time attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and str

On July 23rd, the LebNet Mid Atlantic community gathered for Summer Connections, an evening dedicated to strengthening professional relationships and expanding networks in a relaxed and welcoming setting.Hosted in Arlington, Virginia, the event brought together Lebanese professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators from the DC area to exchange ideas, reconnect with familiar faces, and bui

On June 27, the LebNet Chicago community came together for an evening of soccer, networking, and connection while watching the Portugal vs. Colombia match.The event welcomed both familiar faces and first-time attendees, with a particularly strong turnout from early- and mid-career Lebanese professionals, reflecting the continued growth of the Chicago community.Thank you to everyone who joined us a

On June 23, LebNet Vancouver brought together an exceptional group of leaders from technology, healthcare, investment, engineering, real estate, and industrial innovation for its inaugural Meeting of the Minds roundtable, setting the stage for the growth of a vibrant Lebanese professional community across Western Canada.Hosted by Marianne Zakhour and Elio Ibrahim, the gathering created a unique sp

On June 23, the Lebanese professional community gathered at Amazon's London offices to celebrate the official launch of LebNet London, marking a major milestone as LebNet established its first chapter outside North America.The evening brought together entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, researchers, students, and professionals from across the UK for an inspiring celebration of community, inno

On June 17, the LebNet Bay Area community gathered in San Francisco for an inspiring evening of startup pitches, networking, and innovation, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and members of the Lebanese diaspora.Organized through a collaboration between LebNet, LIFE, and Endeavor Lebanon, the event showcased ten promising startups spanning legal tech, AI, health tech, enterprise so

As momentum continues to build toward the official launch of LebNet London, the community recently gathered on June 11th, for an exclusive roundtable discussion with Jibran Jahshan, Vice President of Engineering at NVIDIA, LebNet Board Member, and leader of LebNet's largest chapter in the Bay Area.The intimate gathering brought together Lebanese professionals from across London's technology, start

On June 5, members of the LebNet Michigan community gathered in Dearborn for an intimate evening of networking and conversation.The dinner brought together Lebanese professionals in a relaxed setting to connect, exchange experiences, and discuss ways to further strengthen the local community. As LebNet Michigan continues to grow, gatherings like these provide an important foundation for building l

The LebNet Boston community came together on June 3 for a vibrant Networking Night, bringing together professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and community members for an evening of meaningful conversations and new connections.Held at Flat Top Johnny’s in Cambridge, the gathering provided a relaxed setting for attendees to expand their networks, exchange ideas, reconnect with familiar faces, and w

On May 27, LebNet Women in Tech, in partnership with ZAKA, successfully hosted another engaging session under the Wit Mentorship Program with the webinar “AI Deeper Dive: Automations & Agents,” led by Christophe Zoghbi, Founder & CEO of ZAKA.The session brought together members of the LebNet community for an insightful exploration into workflow automation, AI-powered systems, and the growing role

The LebNet Montreal community gathered on May 25, for an engaging and timely evening exploring how AI is reshaping today’s job market and what young professionals can do to better prepare for the future of work.Moderated by Andrew Kobersy, the panel featured Léa El Hage (IBM), Fadi Joseph (EnStream LP), Ralph Kobersy (Accenture), Maher Tabbara (Intact), and Nada Zogheib (Strategic Advisor & Coach)