Lebanese Industry Expo returns for 2026

The Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) has announced the second edition of the Lebanese Industry Expo (LIE), from October 28 to 31, 2026 at Seaside Arena, Beirut. Doors open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is an initiative by ALI with the support of the Ministry of Industry, organized by Hospitality Services and Promofair.

Scale and reach

Following the success of its inaugural edition, which marked the return of a major industrial gathering after more than four decades, LIE returns with over 150 exhibitors expected. It will span food and technology, as well as processing, light and heavy industries. Covering 10,000 square meters, LIE 2026 will be a space bustling with innovation and creativity. The exhibition is also expected to draw thousands of professionals, experts and investors from Lebanon and abroad, serving as a platform for interaction, cooperation and new business opportunities that showcase the strength and competitive potential of the country’s industrial sector.

Close cooperation among the Ministry of Industry, ALI and the organizers sends a strong message of confidence in national productive sectors and their potential to revive the local economy. The event also aims to highlight the innovative spirit of Lebanese manufacturers, who have shown resilience and adaptability despite challenging circumstances. Notably, they are now tapping into new prospects for export, attracting international buyers and building bridges with regional and global markets.

Talks, innovation and hosted buyers

LIE 2026 will feature a rich program of specialized activities, most prominently the discussion sessions titled “Industry Talks.” These bring together experts, industrialists and officials from the public and private sectors to examine new trends and the transition toward a productive and sustainable economy. An Industrial Innovation Pavilion will showcase pioneering home-grown projects in technology and sustainable production. The Hosted Buyers Program, meanwhile, gives local institutions the opportunity to network with international importers interested in sourcing Lebanese products. Among the sectors represented are food and packaging, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, furniture, electronics, building materials, renewable energy, creative industries and technological products, reflecting the exceptional diversity of this vital sector.

A vote of confidence

Salim Zeenni, president of ALI, affirmed that holding the exhibition on schedule “is a national decision par excellence, aimed at supporting national players and expanding their presence in local markets, while increasing our exports to traditional markets and opening new ones. The value of national industrial production in the local market has reached nearly USD 10 billion, and our objective today is to raise our export levels further, which will reflect positively on Lebanon’s economic and social situation.”

Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, said: “This event reflects the essence of our mission to support the productive sectors that constitute the backbone of the national economy. We are proud to place our more than three decades of experience at the service of Lebanese industry,as we believe in the ability of national industrialists to innovate and compete. Through this exhibition, we seek to strengthen global confidence in Lebanon’s production and its quality.”

LIE 2026 is co-organized by Hospitality Services, whose portfolio in Lebanon and the region also includes HORECA Lebanon, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie and Whisky Live Beirut. Each serves as a platform combining creativity and expertise, showcasing Lebanon’s distinctive energy and its promising productive sectors.