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High school teams from across Lebanon are invited to build AI solutions for healthcare and the environment at LAU Byblos on November 14.
High school teams from across Lebanon are invited to build Artificial Intelligence solutions for real healthcare and environmental challenges at the AI for Impact: Lebanon Youth Hackathon 2026. Organized by SocialLab in partnership with LAU Engine, the entrepreneurship and innovation platform of the Lebanese American University, the national one-day event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the LAU Byblos Campus.
Registration is now open to schools across Lebanon until November 1, 2026.
Young minds, real problems, responsible AI
The hackathon gives Lebanon's high school students a hands-on way to use Artificial Intelligence for good. In a single day, school teams will move from an idea to a working prototype, guided by AI engineers, university faculty and industry experts. No advanced coding experience is required, and teams are not expected to deliver a finished product: the goal is a working prototype they can keep developing after the event.
Responsible AI sits at the heart of the day. Students learn to protect privacy, reduce bias and cite their sources as they build. These principles count for a fifth of the final score.
After a day of building with mentor support, short pitching rounds and tool orientations, the best teams will present their solutions live to a jury of experts from SocialLab, LAU Engine and partner institutions. The event will also bring together government officials and UNICEF.
Challenge tracks: AI for healthcare and the environment
Teams choose one of the two challenge tracks:
- Environment: using AI to tackle environmental challenges, sustainability and resource conservation.
- Healthcare: using AI to support public health, access to care and better patient outcomes.
Within each track, teams choose from a set of sub-themes and are free to decide the format of their solution.
Event at a Glance
Free for every selected school. Places are limited.
Register your school teamSafety First
The hackathon follows a strict Child Safety and Data Privacy Policy. Students never upload personal data, work only with curated datasets provided by the organizers, and stay supervised by mentors and their teacher throughout the day. Signed parental consent is required for every participant.
How to register
- Select a team of 3 to 5 students from Grades 10 to 12 and one accompanying teacher or STEM coordinator.
- Complete the online registration form by November 1, 2026: Register here
- Selected schools will receive a confirmation email with preparation guidelines and the parental consent form.
Places are limited, so schools are encouraged to register early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools register their team through the online registration form by November 1, 2026. Up to 50 teams will be selected, and selected schools receive a confirmation email with preparation guidelines.
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Kick-off & Orientation
- Registration and attendee check-in.
- Opening remarks from the SocialLab CEO.
- Welcome address from the head of LAU Engine.
- Keynote speech by an invited minister.
- Introduction to the hackathon themes, tools, and schedule of activities.
- 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM: Team Project Work & Support
- Hands-on team project development.
- Dedicated guidance and feedback from mentors.
- Short pitching practice rounds and tool orientation sessions.
- Scheduled refreshment and lunch breaks to refuel.
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Presentations & Awards
- Final project presentations delivered to the judging committee.
- Closing remarks from the organizing team.
- Awards ceremony celebrating the winning teams.
Register your school team before November 1.
One day of mentoring, building and pitching AI for healthcare and the environment. Free for every selected school, with up to 50 places nationwide.
Registration closes November 1, 2026
Questions? [email protected]
