Hisham El Feky is a commercially astute and creative leader with 20+ years of experience in strategic marketing, brand development, and sports event management across the Middle East. As Business Development Director at MK Enterprise, he spearheads the development of Al Ahly Stadium, one of the region’s most ambitious sports infrastructure projects. With a diverse background in publishing, retail, and sports, Hisham has driven transformative campaigns for Estadat, NCC Holding, and El Shorouk Group, including the highly successful Al Ahly fan engagement campaign. Renowned for blending analytical rigor with bold creativity, he has led major projects like Vodafone’s eBooks initiative and multi-million-dirham rebranding efforts in the UAE. A bilingual communicator and tech startup co-founder, Hisham is also an award-winning creative recognized at international platforms.

Dr. Mohamed Samir has over 25 years of dynamic experience as an entrepreneur and hybrid expert across diverse industries, specializing in unlocking the exponential power of data and platforms. With a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from UCF focused on operations optimization and micro master from Stanford and MIT in Digital Transformation and Data Monetization. He architects strategies, executes programs, and builds platforms and capabilities that turn data assets into significant value and financial returns – often 2.5X greater than average. Having built startups and delivered over 100 projects yielding around 20% revenue boost and 30% cost reduction, Dr. Mohamed Samir is a master translator between data science teams and business executives. His passion lies in mentoring like-minded individuals and building cutting-edge data capabilities, including AI explainability and robust data platforms, empowering organizations to achieve digital autonomy and scaling value creation through Data.

Dina Sobhy is the founder of Parenting Mindshift, a platform dedicated to equipping modern parents with practical, age-appropriate tools for raising emotionally healthy and socially aware children. Her mission is to support families in navigating today’s fast-paced world with conscious, science-informed parenting strategies. Dina is also the founder of Kid Plan Pro, an initiative that provides creative tools for “little inventors” — helping children develop essential life skills such as responsibility, organization, financial planning, and independence. Through both platforms, she empowers parents and children to grow with confidence, empathy, and resilience in a changing world.

Faten is the Director of Global Partnerships at Flat6Labs. She drives strategic collaborations with global institutions, corporates, and development partners to unlock resources and opportunities across emerging markets. Faten has successfully built partnerships with organizations such as the EU, IFC, UN, AFD, Expertise France, Bpi France, etc, aligning investor, corporate, government, and ecosystem interests to scale entrepreneurial impact. Known for her ability to connect stakeholders and structure win–win alliances, she ensures that partnerships translate into tangible value for startups, investors, and innovation ecosystems. Her focus on building high-impact, inclusive partnerships has positioned her as a trusted leader in fostering cross-border collaboration and ecosystem growth.

My name is Anas Amin, also known as Spirit Devilll. I am 30 years old and the founder of the League of Legends Arabic Group, the largest League of Legends community in the MENA region. Since its inception in 2013, the group has grown to 170,000 members and continues to expand. Over the past decade, I’ve been deeply involved in numerous gaming projects, collaborating with leading companies such as Power League Gaming, King of the Map, ArabHardware, Galaxy Gaming, BME, Royal Knights, Cosmic, and Riot Games. In addition to my work with these companies, I’ve contributed to several major eSports events, including Insomnia, IAC, Superdome, Arcane, and EWC in Saudi Arabia. Currently, I am an external project manager for Riot Games, continuing my passion for shaping the gaming industry.

I am an interdisciplinary designer and entrepreneur with a strong belief in the power of connecting business and design. With a BSc in Product Design and an MA in Service Design, I integrate creativity and strategy to craft meaningful solutions. Design thinking is not only a professional tool but a core part of my lifestyle. Currently, I serve as a Technical Program Manager at DMZ Cairo, where I bridge innovation and entrepreneurship. Over the years, I’ve delivered more than 4,000 hours of training across Egypt and the Gulf, and I also teach product design, empowering the next generation of designers.

I am Heba Awadallah, an education strategist and creative learning advocate with extensive experience in driving innovation across schools and learning communities. My work focuses on bridging education and technology, while ensuring that creativity and human potential remain at the center of transformation. Over the years, I have designed and led programs that integrate digital platforms, teacher training, and creative curriculum development. I believe in holistic solutions that empower schools to evolve into future-ready environments. My expertise includes digital transformation, creative curriculum design, teacher empowerment, after-school program development, and community engagement. I am passionate about helping teachers embrace innovation, guiding parents to understand the importance of creativity, and providing students with opportunities to explore, experiment, and discover their talents. I have created models where schools adopt both in-class and after-school programs, combining technology with creativity to prepare students for 21st-century challenges. My philosophy is simple: every child is creative, every teacher can be an innovator, and every community has the power to shape the next generation. My vision is to make creative education accessible to all children—including underserved and refugee communities—through sustainable partnerships and innovative models. For me, education is not just a profession; it is my mission. I am committed to building ecosystems that inspire curiosity, empower teachers, and unlock the creative potential of every learner.

Dahlia has a degree in Executive Management from Cornell carries 20 years of multinational corporate global experience – last of which is Mondelez International as head of strategy & consumer insight EMEA – a $1.5B USD business. Then became an entrepreneur herself founder of FWD Consultancy ( We build & grow brands MEA consumer, corporate, retail) focused on growth strategy . She supported clients like Beiersdorf HQ , Tetrapak HQ, Amazon HQ, CocaCola HQ, Oriental Weavers, Domty, Ghitha UAE and HSA Yemen to name a few. As a public speaker ran forums up to 3K audiences - Brand week Istanbul, Retail summit MENA, Brand summit Cairo, ESOMAR Singapore, Gulf Foods UAE, Founder Institute Silicon Valley, Retail FWRD, and Marketing+ along keynote Prof. Philip Kotler in Dec 2024.

A serial entrepreneur, mentor, consultant, and an executive director with over 25 years of hands-on business experience. Furthermore, I am an adjunct professor of management and marketing with the executive school of management at the American University in Cairo, the college of management and technology, and the postgraduate school of business at the Arab Academy for science and technology and maritime transport. Integrating academic knowledge with practice enriched my experience in terms of gaining in-depth insights about the methods of creating successful link between theory and practice.

Rafik Wahid, Co-Founder & Head of Growth at Cubeish for Digital Learning, brings over 11 years of specialized expertise in digital learning and AI-driven educational transformation that spans diverse industries and organizational scales. His career journey showcases versatility, evolving from instructional design roles in major publishing houses to leading digital training initiatives in multinational companies, before advancing to R&D leadership positions that pioneered AI integration strategies. This cross-industry experience uniquely positions Rafik at the intersection of Educational Technology, AI, and digital learning transformation. Throughout his career progression across K-12 education, higher education, and corporate training contexts, he has delivered solutions that bridge technology with effective learning outcomes. His R&D and AI digital transformation strategies have achieved cost reductions and efficiency improvements across diverse organizational contexts. As a consultant and trainer, Rafik has designed and delivered cutting-edge programs for top-tier organizations spanning corporate academies, international NGOs, government ministries, and educational institutions. His large-scale educational initiatives include partnerships with UNICEF and USAID's Teacher Excellence Initiative, where he trained over 90 university professors across multiple governorates on integrating AI and technology in education. Notable consultation work includes strategic workshops for global consulting firms and specialized digital transformation training for public administration schools, equipping leaders with practical AI integration skills. With deep technical expertise in Learning Management Systems, instructional design, and generative AI tools, combined with his MBA in Global Management, Rafik offers audiences actionable insights from real-world implementations across diverse sectors, providing practical strategies for navigating AI integration in educational contexts.

A strategic leader with 13 years of experience in project management and development, Nahla is the Director of Project Management at Flat6Labs, where she shapes and oversees programs that accelerate entrepreneurship across the region. She holds an MBA in Global Business Management from ESLSCA Paris Business School. Prior to her current role, Nahla served as the Director of Data, Monitoring & Evaluation at Flat6Labs and before joining Flat6Labs, she worked at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation (MYF). Her professional expertise spans monitoring and evaluation, fundraising and grants management, capacity building, project sustainability, and working in multicultural environments. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and startups to grow and succeed in competitive markets.

Seasoned finance professional with over 13 years of international experience in corporate finance, private equity, strategy, business development and venture capital Strong entrepreneurial drive having founded a healthcare start up, a boutique Private Equity Firm and an early stage tech-focused venture capital fund.

Fouad Rakha is a VC professional with 8 years of experience in banking, private investment and portfolio management. As Investment Associate, Fouad is heading Disruptech's investment team—navigating pipeline, deal flow, and strategy. He is helping shape the big picture: fund direction, portfolio construction, and LP communications. Prior to joining DisrupTech as Senior Investment Analyst , Fouad served as an Investment Associate in CVentures, the Corporate VC-arm wholly owned by the Commercial International Bank, where he performed market research, investment analysis, business assessment and company due diligence. Fouad has diverse experience in several sectors: including FinTech, HealthTech, and e-commerce. Fouad held different roles during his 6-year tenor at the Commercial International Bank (CIB), namely in the Corporate Banking Group, performing Credit Analysis for large corporates operating in the Oil & Commodities sectors and in the Direct Investment Group where he was managing CIB’s VC portfolio. Fouad holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and International Trade with a concentration in Finance from Misr International University.

Associate Creative Director at TAC Universe, co-founder of The Comedy Bunch, co-host of Kobayten Ahwa podcast, and a storyteller blending advertising, comedy, and original content.

Manal Youssef is a strategic communications leader and the Founder & Managing Director of Eco elevate, a PR and communications agency empowering brands through corporate PR, initiatives, influencer campaigns, digital marketing, and event production. Since its launch, Eco elevate has established itself as a bold, elegant agency that bridges corporate vision with community engagement, delivering impactful strategies and events across industries. With more than 17 years of experience in marketing, PR, and corporate communications—and over a decade in e-commerce and e-payments with Jumia and JumiaPay—Manal is recognized as one of the region’s most influential voices in digital growth and stakeholder engagement. Before founding Eco elevate, she served as Regional Head of PR & Communications for Jumia North Africa, managing strategies across Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, while shaping group-wide initiatives in nine African markets. During her decade at Jumia, she helped position the company as Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, built partnerships with governments and institutions such as UN Women and USAID, and led high-impact CSR and media campaigns. Earlier in her career, Manal worked at L’Oréal, where she launched La Roche-Posay in Egypt and designed the launch plan for Vichy, securing their leadership in dermatological skincare. She also held key roles at InterContinental Hotels Group and contributed to the launch of Cairo Show Theaters, a milestone in Egypt’s entertainment industry. Honored among the Top 50 Influential Women in Egypt, recognized by the Arab League for her community contributions, and celebrated at leading business and ICT forums, Manal is also a frequent speaker at summits including the Techne Summit and the Egypt Economic Summit. Through Eco elevate, she continues her mission to elevate brands with communications that are confident, bold, and socially impactful.

During past years, I had trained + 1000 youth all over Egypt on career planning also I had training hundred youth on ideation and Entrepreneurship . in 2014 he has obtained accreditation as a facilitator for professional development from the National Authority for Professional Development in the United States. In mid-2015, he has obtained accreditation as a career guide from CCE - United states. since 2017 He has been working as senior incubation specialist at Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship to support startups for launching their companies and go to market. He is also a certified trainer in innovation from Intel and a certified trainer for GYB - SYIB. He actively contributed to the establishment and opening of the Professional Counseling Center in Sohag Governorate in 2015 . Working with many organization ( Microsoft - Unicef - Enjaz Egypt - Etijah - AM Foundation - UNDP - TIEC )

Youssef Khaled Kasem is the Co-Founder of Swap, a growing platform designed to redefine how people connect, share, and Swap items. With a background in Electrical Power Engineering, he has over four years of professional experience in renewable energy, specializing in solar panel systems and sustainable power solutions. Beyond engineering, in 2020, Youssef founded Auto Gate, a luxury car showroom, where he successfully led and managed the marketing, sales, and finance teams. This experience strengthened his expertise in team leadership, business development, and strategic management, while demonstrating his ability to turn vision into execution. Driven by innovation and a passion for building solutions that create real-world impact, Youssef leverages his diverse experience to push forward projects that combine technology, sustainability, and business growth.