Beirut, Lebanon – The Beirut Business Forum (BBF), the Levant’s new stage for leadership, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration, has officially unveiled its speaker lineup for 2026. The forum takes place April 8-9 at the Seaside Arena, Beirut.
Designed as a space where ideas collide, assumptions are challenged, and business grows beyond the usual playbook, BBF brings together global thinkers, regional pioneers, and future-focused voices for two days of high-impact dialogue.
BBF 2026 will feature a diverse roster of globally recognized leaders, including:
- Professor Gianpiero Petriglieri – INSEAD professor and leading authority on leadership, culture, and the future of work.
- Mo Gawdat – Former Chief Business Officer at Google X; author and advocate for responsible AI, innovation, and wellbeing.
- Dr. Saifedean Ammous – Economist and bestselling author of The Bitcoin Standard; expert in sound money and blockchain.
- Yemi A.D. – Founder of Moonshot Platform; artist, educator, and futurist exploring human potential and leadership.
- Nemr – Lebanese-American stand-up comedian known for using humor to bridge cultures and perspectives worldwide.
These speakers reflect BBF’s mission: unlocking new ways of leading, building, and collaborating – the kind that comes from bold ideas, unexpected connections, and an appetite for the unusual.
Additional speakers and program details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Registration and partnership opportunities are now open at: www.bbforum.co
