Beirut, October 9, 2026: LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital and LAU Medical Center–Saint John’s Hospital are participating in Experia 2026, Lebanon’s first interactive innovation expo, taking place at Forum de Beyrouth from October 8 to 10.
The LAU Health System booth welcomed several distinguished visitors, including the President of the Republic, who toured both the booth and the LAU Mobile Clinic, and the First Lady. Minister Kamal Shehadeh, Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, also visited the booth, in the presence of Mr. Sami Rizk, CEO of LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital; Mr. Saad El Zein, Head of Marketing and Communications at LAU Health System; and Mr. Christian Bejjani, Group Chief Operating Officer of LAU Health System.
Participating under Experia’s “My Life” pillar, which focuses on health, well-being and everyday habits, the two Medical Centers will highlight how medical innovation and technology are contributing to better care, while giving visitors the opportunity to interact, learn and take a closer look at their own health.
Visitors to the booth will also be able to discover the broader LAU Health System and its entities and learn more about recent developments, including the Robotic Surgery Program and Hybrid Operating Room at LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital, equipped with the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system; as well as other medical firsts and advancements across both Medical Centers.
Beyond showcasing innovation, the booth will offer visitors a hands-on health experience through the first public activation of the Liver Health Movement, under the slogan “Slim Waist, Healthy Liver.” The multidisciplinary initiative was launched and is led by Dr. Rajaa Chatila, MD, MHPE, Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology.
The initiative focuses on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a growing chronic liver disease closely linked to obesity, diabetes, poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles. Often developing without noticeable symptoms, MASLD can progress to more serious conditions including fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
At Experia, visitors will be invited to learn more about their own liver health through five interactive stations.
“Know Your Risk” will include vital signs and measurements such as weight and waist circumference, while at-risk visitors can undergo an ultrasound assessment inside the LAU Mobile Clinic through “See Your Liver.”
At “Meet Your Liver,”gastroenterologists will discuss results, answer questions and provide guidance.
“Fuel Your Liver” will focus on nutrition and body composition, while “Move for Your Liver” will highlight the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy liver.
The participation will also extend to Experia’s program with the panel discussion “From Prevention to Better Care,”taking place on Saturday, October 10, from 3:00 to 3:45 PM on the Impact Stage at Forum de Beyrouth. Dr. Karl Jallad, Group Chief Medical Officer of LAU Health System, will represent the Health System on the panel.
Through their presence at Experia, LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital and LAU Medical Center–Saint John’s Hospital aim to show how medical innovation can translate into better care, while giving visitors practical ways to learn more about prevention and their own health.