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LEBNET NEWSLETTER Honoring Our Bireme Leaders and Standing with Lebanon February 2026 |
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Once again Lebanon is facing the devastating impacts of war. We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe. The latest escalation has displaced tens of thousands of families and placed tremendous strain on the entire country as it struggles to meet the humanitarian needs. With an infrastructure already stretched beyond its limits, Lebanon needs our support more than ever.
Below are several vetted organizations that have stepped up and are actively responding to the current crisis. Please consider donating through the provided Benevity links. Several LebNet board members and community leaders will be matching these donations.
Lebanese Red Cross: Providing critical services including ambulance response, search and rescue, blood transfusions, primary healthcare, and emergency relief.
Beit El Baraka: Supporting vulnerable families with food, shelter, medicine, and essential aid.
World Central Kitchen: Providing meals and food assistance to displaced families and communities affected by the crisis.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing these organizations within your networks to help amplify their work and this fundraising effort.
Please keep Lebanon and its people in your thoughts and prayers, and let us continue to show the strength, compassion, and solidarity that define our community. |
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LebNet 7th Bireme Honorees
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Announcing the 7th LebNet Bireme Honorees: In challenging times, their achievements remind us of the strength, talent, and promise of our community.
Each year, the LebNet Bireme Awards celebrate members of the Lebanese diaspora whose accomplishments are shaping the future of technology, science, and innovation across North America. Amid the latest developments in our region, these stories of excellence remind us that our community continues to be a source of hope through its extraordinary talent and resilience.
We are proud to introduce the six honorees of the 7th LebNet Bireme Awards.
This year’s recipients include Pierre Khuri Yakub (Lifetime Achievement), Souheil Badran (Executive of the Year), Joseph Aoun (Visionary Leadership), Rima Arnaout (Scientist of the Year), May Habib (Entrepreneur of the Year), and Fadi Joseph (Youth Champion).
Together, these leaders reflect the remarkable breadth of impact of the Lebanese tech diaspora, spanning academic research, healthcare innovation, global entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. They embody the spirit of giving back and uplifting the next generation and one another, values that lie at the heart of LebNet’s mission.
Congratulations to our honorees on this well deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating their achievements with the LebNet community.
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Join LebNet Arizona for an afternoon of community and connection with family and friends. Bring a dish to share and let's spend an afternoon together. |
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LebNet Bay Area AI & the Future of Innovation, March 23 |
LebNet Bay Area is organizing a double event: a panel discussion and startup pitches! Join the LebNet Bay Area community for an evening of ideas, innovation, and connection.
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LebNet San Diego Trivia Night, March 25 |
You are invited to LebNet San Diego’s Annual Trivia Night! Join us for an evening of friendly competition, and meaningful community connections.
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Create Connections. Ignite Possibilities. Join LebNet Mid Atlantic for a Tech Mixer and networking evening in Arlington.
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On February 6, the LebNet Toronto community braved the winter cold to come together for an evening of networking, great conversations, and friendly ping pong.
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LebNet San Diego Lightning Talks |
On February 19, LebNet San Diego hosted an incredible evening of Lightning Talks and interactive roundtable discussions, bringing together Lebanese professionals across technology, science, healthcare, design, and leadership. Attendees rotated through small group discussions to explore and benefit from the expertise and insights of six accomplished panelists.
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LebNet Chicago brought together professionals for a dynamic evening designed to move beyond small talk and spark real, career shaping dialogue.
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LebNet New York Annual Iftar |
On February 24, the LebNet New York community came together for Iftar at Balade Restaurant, sharing a Lebanese feast and meaningful conversations and connections in a warm and welcoming setting.
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On February 27, LebNet hosted a panel exploring why Lebanon’s global export is its people and technological talent. Lebanese founders shared how they are building global companies powered by engineering and AI teams rooted in Lebanon despite ongoing challenges. The conversation called on the diaspora to invest, hire, mentor, and build with Lebanon in mind.
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On February 28, LebNet LA/OC community gathered at USC for a deep dive into "AI, Data, and the Future of Work." We moved past the headlines to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping our careers, not by changing if we work, but how we work.
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Find Your Summer Internship on the LebNet Job Board
Explore opportunities updated weekly and take the next step in your career. |
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LebNet Tech Fellows Program 2026
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For its fourth cohort, the LebNet Tech Fellows Program is being redesigned as a three-month fellowship focused on the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The program will equip the next generation of Lebanese technologists with strong theoretical foundations and hands-on AI training. Applications for the 2026 cohort will open soon, stay tuned. |
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LebNet Soft Landing Program 2026 |
Sneak Preview: Applications open March 16.
The LebNet Soft Landing Program returns for its 4th year, offering senior Lebanese engineering students a $1,000 stipend and mentorship to support their graduate studies in the U.S. or Canada. |
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Call for Founders: Apply for the Bay Area Pitch Night |
LebNet is proud to partner with LIFE and Endeavor Lebanon to host the Bay Area Pitch Night on June 17. Lebanese founders based in the United States or Canada are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch their startups and connect with investors, advisors, and members of the LIFE, Endeavor, and LebNet networks. |
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LebNet / Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Stem Award |
Sponsored by LebNet, the LCN STEM Award recognizes talented subscribing students who demonstrate a remarkable academic record, are ambassadors of Lebanese Heritage, and present themselves as leaders among their peers. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate or graduate candidate. Application Deadline exetended to March 8th. |
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