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The Lebanese Association for Scientific Research Concludes DigiYESS Program with a Remarkable Education Summit and Showcase of Finalists’ Projects

In the presence of Dr. Khaled Al-Fayed, Director of Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education, alongside representatives from partner companies, school and university directors, educators, and experts from various fields, the Lebanese Association for Scientific Research officially concluded the DigiYESS program on Saturday, April 19, 2025, by organizing the Education Summit 2025.

The summit featured:

• Insightful talks and advice from leading digital innovators: Dr. Wissam Sammoury, Dr. Ahmad Sardouk, Mr. Mohamad Omar
• An inspiring keynote speech by Dr. Mustapha Jazar, Director of the Association
• A showcase of the 12 finalist projects selected from over 40 participating teams presented to expert judging panels. Students displayed their innovative solutions in an interactive open exhibition, addressing real challenges faced by students in Lebanon
• A special address by guest of honor Mr. Adnan Adewe, founder of the Moroccan Center for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and Ashoka Fellow

The closing ceremony also included remarks from:

• Dr. Ammar Assoum, on behalf of the Lebanese Association for the Support of Scientific Research
• Ms. Sarah Al-Adgham, representing the program’s funder, the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund
• Dr. Abdallah Shakik, representing the program’s strategic partner, Beirut Arab University

At the end of the summit, the top three winning projects were announced, based on careful evaluation by the judging panel and votes from the audience.

DigiYESS is one of LASeR’s flagship programs, combining hands-on training, professional mentorship, and teamwork. It focuses on equipping students with the skills and confidence to thrive in the digital world. The program’s structure included:

• An intensive technical training phase covering key digital skills for 2025
• In-depth instruction in five specialized digital fields
• A project phase where students applied their skills to develop solutions for real-world challenges in education

LASeR extends its heartfelt gratitude to all partners and supporters, the schools and universities who believed in the mission, and especially to the talented students who proved that the future starts today.

This program is funded by the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund and implemented by the Lebanese Association for Scientific Research in partnership with Beirut Arab University.