OMNICOM Day x LAU: The Human Side of AI
LAU Beirut Campus-AKSOB 903
The Adnan Kassar School of Business, in collaboration with Omnicom Media, is organizing OMNICOM Day x LAU: The Human Side of AI, bringing together leaders from academia, government, and industry to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business, workforce development, and career opportunities in Lebanon.Through keynote discussions and expert panels, the event will address AI’s impact on the private sector, the skills needed for the future workforce, and strategies for developing and retaining Lebanese talent.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Career Circuit, an interactive experience featuring 15-minute sessions with specialized Omnicom teams to explore industry practices and emerging career paths.
Event Program
10:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks
Dean Dima Jamali and Firas Ghazal
10:15 a.m. | Investing Talent in Lebanon
Dr. Kamal Shehadi and Elda Choucair
11:00 a.m. | AI’s Effect on the Private Sector
Panelists: Dean Weaving and Mohamad Rabbah
Moderator: Daniel Shepherd
12:00 p.m. | AI’s Effect on Workforce Development
Panelists: Dean Dima Jamali and Roy Baladi
Moderator: Joumana Hathout
12:00–2:00 p.m. | The Career Circuit
Interactive career sessions with Omnicom teams.