The Lebanese Packaging Center “LibanPack” Celebrates Youth Creativity and the Success of StarPack 2026: A Bright Spot for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Challenges

Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Industry Eng. Joe Issa El Khoury, the Lebanese Packaging Center “LibanPack,” led by its Founder and Executive Director, Souha Atallah, successfully organized a ceremony honoring the winners of the StarPack 2026 competition, in collaboration with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, as part of the Lebanese Industry Expo at Seaside Arena in Beirut. The event reaffirmed that Lebanese creativity and innovation can continue to thrive despite war, economic crises, and the difficult circumstances facing the country.

Minister of Industry Eng. Joe Issa El Khoury congratulated the participating students and winners, praising the efforts of all those involved in making the competition a success, with approximately 300 students taking part despite the war and economic challenges. He emphasized that packaging is no longer merely a means of protecting a product, but has become an essential part of its identity, commercial value, and competitiveness, helping Lebanese products gain access to international markets. He also stressed the importance of complying with international standards and adopting sustainable packaging solutions that balance environmental protection, product quality, and economic viability.

In her address, LibanPack Founder and Executive Director Souha Atallah highlighted the importance of continuing to invest in Lebanese youth and providing opportunities for them to showcase their creative talents. She emphasized that the competition’s continuity and success under such exceptional circumstances represent a message of hope and confidence in the future of Lebanese industry. Atallah also underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between universities and the industrial sector, transforming students’ ideas into innovative and sustainable solutions, and pursuing LibanPack’s ongoing efforts to develop the packaging industry while reinforcing Lebanon’s presence regionally and internationally.

For his part, LibanPack President Eng. Nabil Gemayel praised the competition’s role in encouraging innovation and strengthening ties between academic institutions and the industrial sector. He highlighted the importance of modern packaging in improving Lebanese products and enhancing their competitiveness.

President of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists Salim Zeenni commended the initiative for bringing together young talent and industrial expertise, stressing the importance of supporting innovation and harnessing new ideas to advance Lebanese industry. He also thanked LibanPack for its outstanding organization and remarkable success, which contributes to raising Lebanon’s profile on the international stage.

The ceremony brought together more than 200 participants, including industrialists, representatives of companies, institutions, specialized organizations, universities, and students. The gathering reflected LibanPack’s continued success in sustaining its initiatives and supporting young talent despite the many challenges facing Lebanon.

With the success of this year’s edition, LibanPack once again reaffirmed that no crisis, however severe, can halt initiatives dedicated to nurturing young talent, and that Lebanon remains capable of fostering creativity, driving innovation, and creating opportunities for success despite all challenges.