Call for Submissions of research papers and startups projects at Lebanon National AI Conference

Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of AI and Technology, Dr. Kamal Shehadi

Event Date: End of April Location: Beirut, Lebanon

NCEILEBANON is pleased to announce the Lebanon National AI Conference. We are inviting submissions of papers, research projects, and startup plans that showcase the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors. This event provides a platform for researchers, startups, and academicians to share their expertise and innovations in AI, and we encourage contributions that will foster AI implementation in Lebanon.

This three-day seminar aims to establish a national roadmap for AI adoption in Lebanon, bridging policy frameworks, sectoral applications, and technical capacity-building. Through a mix of keynote sessions, industry case studies, hands-on workshops, and a national hackathon, the event will explore how Lebanon can leverage AI to drive economic growth, enhance governance, and position itself as an AI innovation hub.

Each day of the seminar is designed to build upon the previous one, starting with legal and governance frameworks (Day 1), sectoral applications (Day 2), and technical implementation (Day 3).

Technical Qualifications for AI Papers

Original Research and Methodology:

Submissions must present original research with a clear and rigorous methodology.

Include detailed explanations of the AI models, algorithms, and techniques used.

Highlight any novel approaches or modifications to existing methods.

Data and Experiments:

Provide comprehensive information on the datasets used, including source, size, and preprocessing steps.

Describe the experimental setup, including hardware and software configurations.

Include results of experiments with thorough analysis and interpretation of the findings.

Evaluation and Metrics:

Submissions should include a robust evaluation of the AI models and techniques.

Use standard metrics for performance evaluation (e.g., accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score).

Discuss any limitations or challenges encountered during the research.

Reproducibility:

Ensure that the research is reproducible by providing sufficient detail on the methodology and experiments.

Include code snippets or links to repositories where the code and datasets can be accessed.

Applications and Impact:

Clearly articulate the practical applications of the research and its potential impact on various sectors.

Emphasize how the research can be developed further and its potential for real-world implementation.

Highlight applications in public governance and how the research can enhance policy-making and public services.

Formatting and Presentation:

Papers should be well-structured and professionally written.

Use clear and concise language, avoiding jargon where possible.

Include relevant figures, tables, and diagrams to support the research findings

Originality and Innovation: Submissions must demonstrate original research or innovative applications of AI. We are particularly interested in novel approaches and groundbreaking work that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Potential for Development: Papers and case studies should include clear pathways for future development and implementation.

Submissions must outline the practical applications of the research or case study and provide insights into how these ideas can be scaled and utilized in real-world scenarios.

AI for Public Governance: We highly encourage submissions that focus on the application of AI in public governance. Papers and case studies in this area should explore how AI can enhance policy-making, improve public services, and contribute to the development of smart cities. This topic is favored and will receive special attention during the selection process.

Suggested Topics by Sector:

Healthcare: AI in diagnostics, patient management, telemedicine solutions.

Education: AI in personalized learning, virtual classrooms, academic performance analytics.

Finance: AI in fraud detection, investment strategies, customer service automation.

Agriculture: AI in precision farming, crop monitoring, predictive analytics.

Manufacturing: AI in process automation, quality control, predictive maintenance.

Retail: AI in customer behavior analysis, inventory management, personalized marketing.

Transportation: AI in route optimization, autonomous vehicles, traffic management.

Public Governance: AI for policy-making, public services, smart cities (favored topic)

Submission Guidelines:

Presentations should be 15 minutes in length. 

Papers can be submitted in English, French, or Arabic.

Please include a brief synopsis of your paper, research project, or startup plan.

Deadline for topic submission, thesis statement and brief synopsis: March 25

Deadline for First Draft : April 10th 

Deadline fo Submission April 20th 

What We Offer:

High exposure for your work among industry leaders, academics, and fellow innovators.

Opportunity to engage with other researchers, startups, and academicians.

Research and case studies may be selected for implementation, nurtured, and potentially funded by NCEILEBANON.

Requirements:

Expert-level experience in the relevant field.

Proven track record in implementing AI solutions.

For starttups - a readfy made proof of identity

We are proud to host the first professional scientific event of this kind, dedicated to driving AI implementation in Lebanon. We encourage all researchers, startups, and academicians to register and deliver their insights. Submit your papers, research projects, and startup plans to help shape the future of AI in our country.

How to start ??

Brief interest letter ASAP emailed at nceilebanon@gmail.com containing interest and a coverletter with your CV