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EVENT DETAILS
12 to 14 September
Creative Dialogues is back in Beirut for a special three day event celebrating innovation, creativity and culture. Across the city, we’re bringing together creative voices from different backgrounds to explore how creativity can shape the world around us. The event will be hosted at various locations throughout Beirut with each day built around a theme, and a mix of speakers and activities. Whether you’re a student, a creative, or maybe just curious, we invite you to join the conversation.
AGENDA
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
This day is co-curated with LAU and will be held on their campus. It’s designed with students and emerging creatives in mind, but is open to anyone interested in exploring the intersection of nature, design, and innovation. Expect a full day of talks, panels, and hands-on workshops that spark new ideas and encourage you to see the natural world as a powerful source of inspiration. Theme: Connection to Nature: Redefining Innovation and Design Date: 12 September Time: 09:00 – 18:00 Venue: Outside Hall
09:30 AM
Welcome & Vision Talk
Opening remarks from LAU and Creative Dialogues teams, introducing the event, the theme of the day, and what participants can expect.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
10:00 AM
Keynote Speech: “Designing with Nature – A Blueprint for Innovation”
A deep dive into how nature can guide innovation, featuring examples of design practices that draw from the natural world for inspiration
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: “How Context Shapes Design”
A conversation exploring the ways place, culture, and environment influence the creative process.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
11:00 AM
Coffee Break
A pause to recharge, connect with other attendees.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat: “Reimagining Problem-Solving through Nature”
A one-on-one exchange exploring how nature’s patterns, systems, and resilience can inspire new ways to approach challenges in design.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
12:30 PM
Closing Panel: “The Future of Design with Nature – What’s Next?”
A forward-looking panel discussing how creatives can continue to build with nature in mind, and what tools, mindsets, and collaborations will shape the next wave of innovation.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
01:30 PM
Break + Sound Escape Experience
Immerse as a group in a sound experience that awakens the senses and transcends the ordinary!
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
02:00 PM
Workshop: “Choose from 3 sessions around the Theme”
Hands-on workshops led by creatives working at the intersection of design and nature.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
02:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion: “Summary & Reflections”
A closing group session where participants and moderators come together to share insights, raise questions, and reflect on the key moments of the day.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
SPEAKERS & MODERATORS
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Reine Nast Copy
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Reine Nast Copy
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Reina Hamze Copy Copy Copy
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Reina Hamze
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Reine Nast
Speaker
Julia Aridi
Speaker
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
This day is co-curated with LAU and will be held on their campus. It’s designed with students and emerging creatives in mind, but is open to anyone interested in exploring the intersection of nature, design, and innovation. Expect a full day of talks, panels, and hands-on workshops that spark new ideas and encourage you to see the natural world as a powerful source of inspiration. Theme: Connection to Nature: Redefining Innovation and Design Date: 12 September Time: 09:00 – 18:00 Venue: Outside Hall
09:30 AM
Welcome & Vision Talk
Opening remarks from LAU and Creative Dialogues teams, introducing the event, the theme of the day, and what participants can expect.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
10:00 AM
Keynote Speech: “Designing with Nature – A Blueprint for Innovation”
A deep dive into how nature can guide innovation, featuring examples of design practices that draw from the natural world for inspiration
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: “How Context Shapes Design”
A conversation exploring the ways place, culture, and environment influence the creative process.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
11:00 AM
Coffee Break
A pause to recharge, connect with other attendees.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat: “Reimagining Problem-Solving through Nature”
A one-on-one exchange exploring how nature’s patterns, systems, and resilience can inspire new ways to approach challenges in design.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
12:30 PM
Closing Panel: “The Future of Design with Nature – What’s Next?”
A forward-looking panel discussing how creatives can continue to build with nature in mind, and what tools, mindsets, and collaborations will shape the next wave of innovation.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
01:30 PM
Break + Sound Escape Experience
Immerse as a group in a sound experience that awakens the senses and transcends the ordinary!
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
02:00 PM
Workshop: “Choose from 3 sessions around the Theme”
Hands-on workshops led by creatives working at the intersection of design and nature.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
02:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion: “Summary & Reflections”
A closing group session where participants and moderators come together to share insights, raise questions, and reflect on the key moments of the day.
Moderator: Jala Speakers: Julia Aridi, Yasmine Vanda Trofast
SPEAKERS & MODERATORS
Julia Aridi Copy
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Reine Nast Copy
Speaker
Julia Aridi Copy
Speaker
Reine Nast Copy
Speaker
Reina Hamze Copy Copy Copy
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Reina Hamze Copy Copy
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Reina Hamze Copy
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Reina Hamze
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Reine Nast
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Julia Aridi
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