About the L.I.B.A.N.

The Lebanese International Businessmen Associations' Network (L.I.B.A.N.) was founded in October 2000 as a nonprofit, nonpolitical association aiming at reinforcing economic and commercial relations and boosting investments between Lebanon people worldwide, specifically creating an interaction between the leading young Lebanese businesspersons in Lebanon and those abroad, thereby contributing to the creation of the first Lebanese International Business Lobby. We firmly believe that tapping into the talents of the Lebanese emigrants is the best way to achieve L.I.B.A.N.'s noble goals, thus contributing to the socio-economic development of Lebanon. The group, therefore, has branches in 30 countries.

L.I.B.A.N. is becoming a powerful business lobby that liaisons between potential investors and governments to grant them facilities and to promote a good investment environment. Consequently, L.I.B.A.N is organising “The First Arab International Forum of Young Entrepreneurs and Businesspersons & MAME YE" Network Conference Series, a two days event on September 30^th and the October 1^st 2011, in Lebanon, at the Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel.

The First Arab-International Forum for Young Entrepreneurs and Businesspersons

For the First time in the history of Lebanon, Young Entrepreneurs and Businesspersons from Africa, Europe and the Middle East will be meeting in Lebanon upon the invitation of their counterpart in Lebanon, L.I.B.A.N. which is the sole national and international association representing Leading Lebanese Young Entrepreneurs & Businesspersons.

This unique gathering is co-organized by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon, and General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in the Arab countries, with the active partnership of ESA (Ecole Supérieure des Affaires), and IDAL (Investment & Development Authority of Lebanon), Capital Business and CNN.

Beirut MAME YE Event:

• MAME YE is a newly founded Network of Mediterranean, African and Middle Eastern Young Entrepreneurs.
• The Lebanese International Businessmen Associations' Network (L.I.B.A.N.) represents MAME YE in Lebanon.
• L.I.B.A.N. is the sole organization that represents Leading Lebanese Young entrepreneurs locally and internationally.
• In addition to its launching conference in February 2010 at Italy, the MAME YE Network hosted two additional meetings; one of which took place in Spain during April 2010, while the other was held in Egypt during September 2010. Hence this Forum will be MAME Ye Network’s 4^th meeting.
• It will be held under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Michel SLEIMAN, and in the presence of HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, in Lebanon, on September 30th and October 1st 2011, at the Phoenicia Hotel Beirut.
• The event will be hosting a number of Ministers, VIP's, Business Icons, and International Speakers.
• The TWO days forum will include, introduction speeches, profile presentations, VIP endorsements, round the table and panel discussions, Business-to-Business (B2B) sessions, and networking & communication opportunities among all MAME YE participants.

Event Objectives:

• open a channel of communication and networking among all participants from different sectors/countries,
• create B2B meetings,
• brainstorm among participants on contribution in socio-economic development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
• provide an exciting opportunity for all young entrepreneurs to be mentored,
• benefit from starting constructive debate with success stories,
• establish strong collaborations with the associations of young entrepreneurs in the target countries.

Expected Number of Attendees: around 250 from Lebanon, 250 from other countries

Target Audience:

• Members
• New and Prospective Members
• Young Entrepreneurs from Europe, Africa and Arab Countries
• Press & Media
• Business Leaders
• Other Local & International Organizations

N.B:

• Your esteemed company is responsible for providing:
  • The Booths will be provided from your side
  • The Banners or Pull-ups of the company

• Your logo to be sent with the following criteria:
  • Big size (1x1m)
  • High resolution (300 dpi)
  • Photoshop (PSD) or TIF
    
  • Deadline for full payment (within 2 weeks from signing the contract) by cheque

We sincerely hope that our mutual cooperation will be of value to your respectable company and that it will be a sustainable partnership.

• Company name and logo prominently displayed on a banner at the speaker’s podium, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Banner at the Forum hall entrance.
• Banner in the coffee break area.
• Exhibiting space with a strategic and visible location.
• Strategic speaking slot in the Forum Agenda.
• One seat in the VIP zone during the opening ceremony.
• Brochure distribution to all participants in Forum bags.
• 30 seconds animated publicity or logo on DVD provided by the sponsor displayed various times. during the exhibition and the coffee break.

Additional Exposure

• Company logo displayed at the registration area.
• Company logo imprinted on a strip placed on stage.
• Company name and logo placed at the VIP lounge entrance, in addition to other branding. options inside the lounge.
• Company logo highlighted on all Forum signage.

Forum Publications

• 2-pages company profile (700 words) in forum catalogue both in English and Arabic.
• Double page spread (or 2 pages) advertisement in Forum catalogue.
• Company name and logo imprinted on notepads distributed to all Forum participants, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Company name and logo in Forum catalogue, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Company logo on post press coverage CD, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.

Forum’s Promotional Campaign

• Company logo highlighted on all advertising material of the Forum, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Company name included in all e-mail marketing campaigns, distinguished from Platinum and Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Publishing a press release to announce the joining of the Diamond sponsor to the forum.
• Extensive media exposure.

Forum’s Website

• Company logo strategically positioned on forum’s website with a direct URL link.
• Company profile on the forum’s website (300 words). 

Participants’ List

• Opportunity to receive the registered participants’ list prior to the forum, detailed contacts for specific delegates will be provided upon request.

Passes to the Forum

• 10 complimentary passes for sponsor’s executives.

   

Gifts

• A souvenir DVD and photo CD of the forum.
• Press CD of all media coverage.

• Company logo prominently displayed on a banner at the speaker’s podium, distinguished from Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Banner in the coffee break area.
• Exhibiting space.
• One seat in the VIP area during the opening ceremony.
• Brochure distribution to all participants.
• 30 seconds animated publicity or logo on DVD provided by the sponsor displayed various times during the exhibition and the coffee breaks.

Forum Publications

• Company profile (350 words) in the Forum catalogue both in English and Arabic.
• One full-color advertising page in the forum catalogue.
• Company logo in the forum catalogue, distinguished from Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Company name and logo imprinted on note pads distributed to all participants, distinguished from Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Company logo on post-forum press coverage CD.

Forum’s Promotional Campaign

• Company logo highlighted on all advertising materials of the forum, distinguished from Gold sponsors’ logos.
• Sponsors’ logos.
• Company name included in all e-mail marketing campaigns.
• Extensive media exposure.

Forum’s Website

• Company logo strategically positioned on the forum’s website with a direct URL link.
• Company profile on the forum’s website (200 words).

Passes to the Forum

• 8 complimentary passes for sponsor’s executives.
• Opportunity to invite 5 guests at 25% discount.

Gifts

• A souvenir DVD and photo CD of the forum.
• Press CD of all media coverage.