Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Berytech organize first 'Entrepreneurs Forum' in Lebanon

The official inauguration will take place today at 2:30 pm under the auspices of His Excellency, Mr. Mohammad Safadi, Minister of Economy & Trade, and in the presence of Mr. Patrick Laurent, Head of Delegation of the European Commission as well as a number of key economic figures in Lebanon. The ceremony featured as well a public address by Messrs. Adel El Shared, Vice Chairman and Managing Director Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, and Maroun N. Chammas, President & CEO of Berytech.

Adel Al Shared said:

"The Entrepreneurs Forum marks a historic moment in the Arab World. Our objective is to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate economic development through this initiative."

"The enthusiastic participation is a strong indication of the remarkable response to our call. We are proud to be part of this region-wide entrepreneurship movement and as a pioneering institution we are committed to lending our full support to the forum and to Berytech for the common benefit of the Arab world," he added.

Exhibitors hail from professional companies and organizations covering various fields and offering several products, services, and sources of information especially tailored to startups, growing companies and small & medium enterprises (SMEs).

During the two-day forum, Entrepreneurs will benefit from an unprecedented chance to meet support institutions in ICT services, Finance and Risk Management, Auditing, Consulting, Training, as well as representatives from different Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and Government support agencies.

"This first Edition of the Entrepreneurs Forum is only a pilot version, said Maroun N. Chammas. We will build on it for next year and onward until it becomes a regional meeting point for all entrepreneurs and SMEs, not only from Lebanon, but also from nations across the Arab World."

On the sideline of the exhibition, a number of seminars willbe orgainzed to feature expert speakers in various entrepreneurial topics such as: Unleashing creativity, thriving in the next generation of business, e-business, financing your enterprise, expanding or starting your business in other Arab countries, or how CRM can help your business grow.

In addition to the seminars, the Entrepreneurs Forum attendees will have the exceptional opportunity to meet one on one with Lebanon's prime experts in fields such as branding, business planning, law, taxation, finance, intellectual property, franchise, media relations, online marketing, and sales. These personalized consultancies with industry experts will provide invaluable, focused and free guidance to entrepreneurs.

Participants can also pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. By presenting a complete business idea in only five minutes, successful entrepreneurs stand to win valuable prizes and have their plan backed by interested investors.

As this event is designed as a platform for entrepreneurs to meet like-minded people, the founders have created a perfect business to business tool: "The Speed Networking Session", an activity in which participants can build a direct professional network.