AI at the Crossroads: Innovation, Security and Human Progress | Panel 4 |WOFL 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping society across business, governance, communication, security, and innovation. This panel will explore AI’s opportunities and challenges across sectors, from driving innovation and human development to transforming security and conflict. It will also examine the ethical and responsible use of AI and how to ensure it remains a force for progress. SPEAKERS ● Me. Nada Abdelsater Global Managing Partner of ASAS Law (Abdelsater, Abusamra and Associates), a law firm with physical offices in New York and Beirut serving the GCC, the Levant, Europe, Africa and the Americas. ● Dr. Mariette Awad Prof of AI and Director, AI Futures and Humans Lab, American University of Beirut; AI Strategy, Governance and Implementation Advisor ● Dr. Hajar El Haddaoui President and chair of the Financial and director of the Board of Swiss Leader ● Tiffany Saadeh AI Security & Policy Leader | Advisor on AI Governance & Cybersecurity, Ministry of State for Technology and AI, Lebanon MODERATOR ● Jessy Tannous (Lebanon) Digital and Social Media Consultant – Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University (LAU) #WomenOnTheFrontLines #WOFL2026 #MayChidiacFoundation #UNWomen #womenleadership