TEDxNDULouaize

Speakers

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• Charbel Khoury

  Founder & CEO, Atlantis Group

  Charbel's approach is grounded in behavioral coaching, the belief that financial outcomes are shaped as much by psychology and decision patterns as by market fundamentals. The belief that financial planning should exist to support the ultimate version of a life of happiness, which undermines greed-investing, and focuses on the enabling of a peaceful existence. His 29 years operating in Lebanon and the region give him rare first-hand exposure to a wide array of decision-making patterns, and success practices, whether in life or in investing. After 17 years of Atlantis Group, and multiple achievements in their field, including best of Europe, Middle East and Africa. The company has adopted a community-based approach to its society. With the aim to help Lebanese individuals draw the correct lessons from 3 decades of financial pain.

• Farid Reaidy

  Founder & Principal Architect

  Founder of an Architecture & ID Studio Crafting Timeless Spaces.

• Ghady Rahi

  Mechanical Engineer and Lebanon's Leading Automative Reviewer

  Ghady Rahi is a Lebanese automotive content creator, mechanical engineer, and founder of Master Cars Review (MCR). Since launching MCR in 2015, he has built one of the region’s largest automotive communities, creating car reviews, industry content, and educational videos followed by over one million people across social media. His TEDx talk explores how taking action before feeling fully prepared can create opportunities, connections, and unexpected growth.

• Jean Kalfayan

  Consultant & Entrepreneur

  Jean believes that events shouldn't just be attended—they should be experienced. He is a pioneer in event marketing, strategy, and media coverage who has executed over 30 major projects across Lebanon, Dubai, and the USA. Through his platform, Networkwithjean, he has generated millions of views interviewing top founders and building a thriving community of over 11,000 professionals. Whether he’s consulting behind the scenes or capturing the human stories on camera, his mission is simple: to make sure the brightest minds and ideas get the stage they deserve. Known for his incredible charisma, relentless energy, and genuine curiosity

• Nadim Nassif

  Associate Professor in Physical Education and Sports Chair of the International Center for Sport Policy & Governance Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)

  Nadim Nassif is an Associate Professor in Physical Education and Sports in Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU), Lebanon. He is the chair of the International Center for Sport Policy & Governance (ICSPG), a think tank based in NDU. He also acts as physical education world ambassador for the International Federation of Physical and Sports Education (FIEPS). He has a BA in Physical Education, the FIFA Master in Sport Management, an MPhil in Sport History, and a PhD in Sport Sociology. His research interests are in sport management, mainly in the field of sport governance. Aside of his academic activities, he is an international coach in both futsal and MMA.

• Omar Jannoun

  Digital Specialist and Strategy Consultant

  Omar Jannoun is a digital specialist with a keen interest in human potential, behavior, and personal growth. He is passionate about exploring the subtle nuances that shape the way people think, make decisions, and perceive their own capabilities. In his TEDx talk, “The Potential You Were Never Shown,” he explores the often-overlooked gap between who we are and who we could become.

• Wissam Saliba

  Actor, producer, public speaker

  Although Wissam's first experience in front of the camera came at the age of 5, his passion for acting ignited at 12, solidifying it as his career goal. After graduating from Elie Lahoud's conservatory, Wissam left for LA to pursue acting. He graduated from the prestigious Stella Adler Studio and UCLA, earning degrees in both acting and directing. He further honed his craft at Brian Reise's studio in Hollywood. He performed in several plays, short films, and independent features in LA. His portrayal of Lord Capulet received positive reviews in the LA Times, and his role in the Fox TV movie "Ballistica" gained recognition throughout the Middle East. Wissam decided to return to Lebanon to be closer to family and further propel his acting and producing career. He has since pursued his dream project and launched his own podcast, "At Wissam's". He remains actively involved in various acting projects. Adding to public speaking events in LA and Lebanon, Wissam gives seminars and workshops.