USJ CONNECT | Career Summit 2026: Powering Every Sector, Empowering Every Career
The Career and Placement Office (Service de l’Insertion Professionnelle – SIP) is pleased to announce the USJ CONNECT – Career Summit 2026, which will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026, at AVA Venue, Achrafieh, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This flagship event represents a new milestone in USJ’s commitment to employability, innovation, and partnerships between academia and the professional world.
The Career Summit unites the previously separate Job Fairs into a single, large-scale event designed to maximize exposure for employers and opportunities for students and graduates.
A Unique Platform for Career Development
The USJ CONNECT Career Summit will bring together over 100 companies and organizations representing a wide range of sectors, including:
Business, Law, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Social Sciences, Industry, NGOs, and Creative Industries.
Participants will have access to more than 200 job and internship opportunities, as well as the chance to meet recruiters, attend interactive sessions, and connect with USJ alumni now working in leading institutions.
This year’s edition, themed “Powering Every Sector, Empowering Every Career,” aims to prepare students for the challenges of the evolving job market, particularly in the age of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
A Day of Interaction, Panels, and Networking
The Career Summit will feature:
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Exhibitor booths where companies can meet, recruit, and share insights with students and graduates.
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Thematic panels featuring experts, alumni, and employers addressing the future of work and innovation.
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A collaboration zone promoting partnerships between faculties and companies for research and applied projects.
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A Wall of Fame highlighting USJ’s sponsors and partners committed to youth employability.
An Accessible and Engaging Experience
The event will be hosted at AVA Venue, a modern and spacious location just minutes away from USJ’s central campuses.
Free transportation will be provided from the Social Sciences Campus (Huvelin) and the Medical Sciences Campus (Damascus Street) to ensure easy access for all students.
Participants are invited to download the Career Fair Plus app, where they can explore company profiles, view job offers, locate booths, and plan their visit in advance.
A Shared Mission: Connecting Talent and Opportunity
The USJ CONNECT Career Summit 2026 continues the university’s tradition of supporting student employability while fostering long-term collaboration between academia and industry.
By bringing together employers, alumni, and students, the event creates a bridge between education and the professional world — reinforcing USJ’s role as a key contributor to Lebanon’s economic and social development.