Sherif is a senior pharmaceutical commercial leader with over 20 years of experience across Egypt, the Gulf, North Africa, and the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region, with deep expertise in oncology and specialty care. He began his career at AstraZeneca and later spent nearly two decades at Novartis, where he held a range of senior leadership roles spanning commercial strategy, market access, and organizational transformation. In February 2026, Sherif was appointed Country President for Egypt. He re‑joined AstraZeneca in February 2025 as Egypt Oncology Business Unit Director, where he led a broad transformation of the oncology organization. Under his leadership, the business strengthened its market position, accelerated sustainable growth, and fostered a culture of openness, empowerment, and high performance. Earlier in his career, Sherif held regional and country leadership roles focused on business excellence and next‑generation customer engagement, contributing to the advancement of data‑informed, patient‑centric approaches across multiple markets. His work has been recognized for elevating customer experience, enabling agile execution, and building future‑ready capabilities. Sherif holds a Pharmacy degree from Alexandria University. He is deeply committed to developing high‑trust, high‑performing teams and to positioning Egypt as a benchmark market for equitable access to innovative, digitally enabled healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the right therapies at the right time, with meaningful impact on outcomes and experience.

Lisa is a global citizen of Egyptian heritage and an economic development strategist, entrepreneur, investor, and community builder with 25 years of international experience. She works with governments, corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs to design the systems that transform innovation into sustainable economic growth. Over the course of her career, Lisa has advised more than 150 organizations and entrepreneurs while helping deploy over $80 million in capital. Her expertise spans strategy, ecosystem development, and capital alignment, helping high-growth ventures scale while mobilizing the institutions, partners, and infrastructure that enable thriving and stable economies. Her work spans the United States and emerging markets, including Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia, where she operates at the intersection of technology, economic development, and culture.

Mohamed El Araby has been appointed as Managing Director of L'Oréal Egypt, effective April 2025. He brings over 2 decades of dynamic leadership in the beauty industry to this role, with extensive experience across diverse markets in the Middle East & globally. His proven ability to drive growth, lead & nurture diverse teams and cultivate iconic brands makes him ideally suited to lead L'Oréal Egypt into its next chapter. As General Manager for L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty (LDB) in the GCC region, El Araby for the past 5 years based in Dubai, He spearheaded a period of significant expansion in GCC & Levant countries with his diverse team representing 32 countries, strategically positioning the region as a key contributor to the division's global growth El Araby solidified his expertise in the dynamic Egyptian market during his three-year tenure (2017-2020) as LDB General Manager in Egypt. He skillfully navigated a competitive landscape to establish La Roche-Posay & Vichy as leading dermo-cosmetic brands, showcasing his keen understanding of brand building and market positioning while establishing lasting partnerships with Health Care professionals. His contributions also included the successful launch of Maybelline New York in Egypt and the strategic strengthening of Garnier's market presence in the country. Expanding his global perspective, El Araby served as Zone Marketing Manager L’Oréal Paris within L'Oréal's Consumer Products Division (CPD) in Paris. This role provided invaluable exposure to diverse markets across MENA and Africa, deepening his understanding of L'Oréal Group operations and honing his expertise in navigating varied cultural and consumer contexts. Prior to L'Oréal, El Araby honed his marketing and business acumen in leading FMCG & Telecom Companies in Egypt, gaining experience in a fast-paced, competitive environment. He holds an MBA in Marketing & International Business and a BSc in Business Administration from The American University in Cairo. El Araby’s strategic vision, proven leadership, dedication to sustainability, embrace of beauty tech & digital evolution, and his commitment to talent development make him exceptionally well-equipped to lead L'Oréal Egypt to continued success.

Hesham Abaza is the Co-Founder & CEO of Burkan Sports Agency and a Lecturer in the Sports Management MBA Progra. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Université Toulouse II,france, an MBA in Sports Marketing from Sports Management School Paris, and a Level 7 Project Management certification. He specializes in sports marketing, project management, and delivering impactful sports experiences.

Suzanne El Akabaoui Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Personal Data Protection Center | Advisor to the ICT Minister for Data Governance Suzanne El Akabaoui is a leading expert in data governance, privacy regulations, and digital policy. As Acting CEO of the Personal Data Protection Center and, Advisor to Egypt’s ICT Minister for Data Governance, she spearheads the development of national regulatory frameworks for personal data protection and privacy in alignment with Egypt’s 2030 Vision. A highly accomplished attorney, Suzanne brings extensive experience in commercial, corporate, technology, and data privacy law. She has advised multinational clients on GDPR compliance, Egyptian data protection laws, Data Sharing Agreements, and agreements for cybersecurity services. Her academic credentials include: • Law Degree, Sorbonne Paris University • Master’s Degree in Business Law • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Statistics, Cairo University • Certificate in Economics, Georgetown University • Certificate in Data: Law, Policy, and Regulation, London School of Economics • Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

Mohamed Kassem is the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, where he leads the company’s strategic efforts to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation and drive inclusive, sustainable economic growth. In his role, Kassem partners closely with government entities, enterprises, and organizations across sectors to unlock innovation and empower people, businesses, and communities with trusted technology solutions.   With nearly 20 years of experience at Microsoft, Kassem brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of leadership supporting customers to advance their digital capabilities across cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies. Prior to his current role, he served as Public Sector Lead for Microsoft Egypt, where he guided national digital transformation efforts and supported public sector innovation through secure, AI-powered solutions.   As General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, Kassem leads the company’s strategy and operations in the Egyptian market, strengthening Microsoft’s commitment to local leadership and lasting positive impact. He prioritizes building strategic partnerships, encouraging the responsible adoption of technology, and empowering organizations of all sizes to leverage digital tools that drive prosperity and enhance economic competitiveness. Kassem’s dedication to innovation, inclusive growth, and talent development continues to inform his work at Microsoft and support Egypt’s broader digital ambitions. 

Mohammed leads Orange Egypt’s digital healthcare vision in Egypt and Africa, by becoming a trusted partner to our customers focusing on digital health solutions backed by a solid backbone in telecommunications and ICT products and services worldwide. Mohammed comes with a wealth of experience in the healthcare space, with over 15 years of global experience working for Cerner (Currently Oracle Health) in several positions across Egypt, Middle East and Australia before moving to Vodafone Egypt to lead their Digital Health Strategy and Product development. A journey where he continues to drive digital transformation programs in complex engineering and consulting environments.

Omar Gharbo is a senior shipping and logistics executive with over 30 years of experience across global and regional markets. He has held senior leadership positions with leading industry players including DB Schenker, Agility, and Maersk, where he most recently served as Managing Director for Egypt, Libya, Syria, and Lebanon. Omar currently serves as Managing Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Egypt, where he leads the company’s growth and transformation agenda across the Egyptian market. Known for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, and ability to drive transformation in complex markets, Omar has built a strong track record of delivering sustainable growth, developing high-performing organizations, and creating innovative logistics solutions for customers.

Aladdin Shalaby joined InDrive in December 2025 as Country Manager for Egypt, where he leads the company’s growth, marketplace development, and operational strategy in one of the region’s most dynamic mobility markets. He brings more than 12 years of experience across high-growth technology companies and entrepreneurial ventures in the Middle East. Prior to InDrive, Aladdin played a key role in launching and scaling products across Egypt and Dubai at Careem, driving market expansion and product localization initiatives. He later served as Growth Manager at Kitopi, contributing to the rapid scaling of one of the region’s leading food-tech platforms. In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Aladdin is a three-time entrepreneur, having founded and operated ventures in electric mobility, manufacturing and export, and online grocery delivery.

Co-founder & Vice President of United group for Engineering & Investment ( UGEI ) which is an Egyptian group working in different construction sectors & Global trading with 25 years of experience in the construction, fit out & facility management industry with both governmental and multinational firms. His role includes also establishing good corporate governance practices and procedures also promotes the highest standards of integrity, probity, and corporate governance throughout the Group and particularly at Board level.

Margaret brings 30 years of global experience as an institutional and angel investor, technology entrepreneur, M&A strategist, MasterCard International executive, public policy manager, and innovation ecosystem builder. Her portfolio career includes: • Chairman of Launch Africa, an institutional Venture Capital fund that has invested in 180 companies across 25 African markets and 3 GCC markets in 15 tech verticals. Pioneer of secondary exits on the continent. 7% DPI in Year 6 on Vintage 2020 Seed Fund 1. She led Egypt-Sub-Sahara bridge building in early 2020s. • Non-Executive Director and RemCom Chair of a FTSE 250 investment trust (LON: CHRY) that backs UK/EU fintechs such as Starling, Klarna, SMART and Wise on their private-IPO transition. Visa acquired Featurespace a developer of real-time AI payments from Chrysalis last year. • Investment Committee of a pan-African gender lens fund, Five35 Ventures. Mastercard Foundation is anchor investor. • London Business School Private Equity MasterClass guest lecturer • Director of Autonomi Capital, an advisory firm the provides high quality independent advice to the energy, infrastructure, and resources sectors in Africa. Margaret moved to the UAE to help GCC and Africa fintechs architect their global expansion, accelerate M&A; and support government’s visionary plans for digital assets. Between 2003-2020, Margaret lived in Johannesburg and worked across the Big 4 African tech markets, advising listed financial institutions on digital transformation strategies, the establishment of Corporate Venture Capital vehicles, and connected them to fintech startups to support product and process innovation. She also served as a mentor to Endeavor Africa finechs such as Entesekt and agritech, Aerobotics, on their Africa, APAC, the UK, and US growth strategies. She also freelanced for The FT—the world’s global business newspaper. Margaret’s tech operating experience as a New York-based, Silicon Valley VC-funded entrepreneur who grew a B2B tech company globally before a successful trade sale, and as founding member of the MasterCard Asia Pacific team in Singapore and Global New Technology team in New York informs her investor and advisor roles today. She spends considerable time every year in Cairo, Cape Town, London, Berlin, Zurich, and New York engaging with stakeholders and shareholders. She’s an active member of the Private Equity Women Investor Network. A sought-after speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader, Margaret’s recent thought leadership activities have included: • Money 20/20 Middle East, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia • GITEX in Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Milken Middle East & Africa Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE • Counder, Cape Town, South Africa • AFSIC, London, UK • Super Return Africa in Cape Town, South Africa • Super Return Emerging Markets in Amsterdam, Netherlands • African Venture Capital Association in Cairo, Egypt • HTG Investor Spotlight in Berlin, Germany • London Business School Private Equity MasterClass in the United Kingdom Margaret earned her BA from Rutgers University and studied International Relations at Princeton University before moving to Seoul, Korea to work for the Korean Ministry of Finance. She is married and has two GenZ children currently living in the United Kingdom.

Radwan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a minor in Computer Science, from the American University in Cairo 1997. He has an extensive professional expertise in the fields of asset management, investment, and risk management. He started his career at EFG Hermes Holding, advancing to leading positions within the groups, eventually serving as the Managing Director of the Egyptian Fund Management group on 2002. His last title was Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Management at Beltone Holding since June 2025. He also held the role of Group Chief Risk Officer at CI Capital Holding from October 2022 to March 2024. He also held leadership positions in the investment subsidiaries of Banque Misr from 2018 to 2024, contributing to the development of asset management and investment activities through the launch of digital initiatives and the expansion of investment funds distribution channels. His career also includes experience at several large financial institutions including HC Securities & Investment, Arab Finance, Arab Bank (in the U.A.E), reflecting a broad background in regional capital markets. On the academic level, Radwan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and a Financial Risk Manager (FRM), along with postgraduate diploma in digital transformation from ESLSCA Business School in France.

"Amr Abodraiaa, CEO of Rology, brings his experience as the Co-founder and CEO of TownSoft, along with his strategic roles at multiple entities. His leadership, coupled with his understanding of the market dynamics and operational excellence, is pivotal to guiding Rology towards its strategic vision."

Ahmed Abaza is the Co-founder and CEO of Synapse Analytics, an AI company helping banks and financial institutions make faster, smarter, and more responsible Risk decisions. With a background spanning engineering, technology, consulting, and business transformation, Ahmed focuses on turning complex AI systems into practical products that create real-world impact. He is a frequent speaker on AI, innovation, and the challenge of moving artificial intelligence from impressive demos into production.

Samah Anwar is one of Egypt's most enduring and versatile screen presences, an actress, director, and producer whose career spans more than four decades of Arabic cinema, television, and theatre. She grew up surrounded by the arts: her father was the acclaimed writer Anwar Abdullah, and her mother the beloved actress Souad Hussein. Art was never a choice for Samah Anwar; it was an inheritance. Before the camera found her, sport did first. Samah Anwar won the Egyptian national swimming championship at El Zamalek Sports Club, an athletic foundation that would later prove indispensable when she became the rare Egyptian actress cast in demanding physical action roles. She pursued French Literature at the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, and later deepened her craft through theatre training at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Hollywood Film Institute. Her screen debut came with the 1981 film Secret Visit (الزيارة السرية). Over the following decade she built an unmistakable body of work in Egyptian action cinema, most memorably in Haalat Talaboss (حالة تلبس, 1988), Emraa Waheda La Takfi (امرأة واحدة لا تكفي, 1990), Al-Sajeenataan (السجينتان), and Bint Mushaghiba Jiddan (بنت مشاغبة جداً). At a time when Egyptian cinema rarely cast women in high-octane roles, Samah Anwar leapt through glass on motorcycles and commanded the screen with the ease of someone who had spent years in the water. On television, she became a household name across the Arab world through landmark series including Raafat Al Haggan (رأفت الهجان, 1990–1992), Ze'ab Al-Gabal / Wolves of the Mountain (ذئاب الجبل, 1993), El Hesab (الحساب), Sonbol Baad Al Million (سنبل بعد المليون), and Zizinia (زيزينيا, 1997). On stage, she was equally commanding, notably in Rakesa Qetaa Aam (راقصة قطاع عام, 1985). A severe car accident brought an extended pause, one she navigated with the same resilience that defined her work on screen. She returned in 2002 through the satellite programme My Experience (تجربتي), and gradually reclaimed not only her presence as a performer but expanded it to direction and production. Her directorial credits include the Nagwa Karam video clip Atchana (عطشانة), the TV film Piano, and the 2011 Kuwaiti drama Baqaya Gurooh. Her most recent chapter has been nothing short of a full reinvention. She delivered one of the most talked-about performances in the 2022 series Al Layla Wa Elly Feeha (الليلة وإللي فيها). She then starred in the Egyptian Netflix original Catalog (كتالوج, 2025), a family dramedy that topped Netflix and Google Trends across the Arab world upon its July 2025 premiere. In Ramadan 2026, she appeared on two fronts simultaneously: Aard W Talab (عرض وطلب) and Hekayet Narges (حكاية نرجس). Beyond the screen, Samah Anwar is Founder and CEO of TellAVision.io, an AI-powered content creation platform for MENA creators, and hosts the Arabic-language AI podcast "AI بالعربي." She is a committed advocate for making artificial intelligence accessible to Arabic-speaking audiences.

Partner at A15, General Partner at BitRoot Ventures

Hisham Akram is a pioneer in Egypt’s financial sector with over 30 years of experience in building and scaling leading institutions. He is the Founder and CEO of GRANITE Financial Holding, where he leads the company’s mission to redefine asset management through introducing innovative and secure, client-centric solutions that disrupt conventional business offerings. He played a pioneering role in launching Egypt’s and the Region’s first investment funds and worked closely with regulators to develop the country’s capital markets. Hisham was a founding partner of Beltone Financial and held senior leadership positions at EFG Hermes and was the CEO of Madinet Nasr. He currently serves on the boards of several institutions, including Misr Real Estate Assets Management and the Investment Committee of the Endowments Authority.

Khaled Alaa is the Head of Operations and User Experience at Talabat Egypt, bringing more than 18 years of experience across e-commerce, marketplaces, logistics, and technology-driven businesses. In his current role, he leads operations, customer and vendor experience, compliance, and business transformation initiatives focused on driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.Prior to Talabat, Khaled held leadership positions at Jumia and MaxAB, where he played key roles in scaling operations, improving customer journeys, and building high-performing teams. He is also a founding board member of the Customer Experience Egyptian Association (CXEGA), contributing to the advancement of customer experience practices across Egypt.

Said Baaghil is one of the Middle East’s most recognized brand strategists, a global keynote speaker across 60+ stages, and the author of five books endorsed by global leaders.

Bako Ambianda is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, author, and global speaker dedicated to driving Africa’s economic transformation through strategic enterprise and capital allocation.As the Chairman of Bako Group Holdings and CEO of Backbone Capital, Bako orchestrates investments and builds high-growth companies across strategic sectors—including energy, mobility, technology, real estate, and media. His expertise spans private equity, venture building, and high-level strategic advisory, helping global institutions and private investors navigate and unlock Africa's most promising markets.A passionate advocate for ecosystem building, Bako is also the founder of Capital Allocators 100, a premier initiative highlighting the influential investors actively shaping the continent’s financial landscape. Beyond the boardroom, he is an accomplished author of multiple books and a highly sought-after global speaker, delivering actionable insights on entrepreneurship, investment, leadership, and Africa’s economic future.

Mohamed is currently a General Partner on the DPI Venture Capital, MEA focused early and late stage VC fund. Prior to DPI, Mohamed led investments at Global Ventures, a Dubai-based VC fund investing across the MEA region. His domain expertise includes FinTech, HealthTech, Insurtech, SaaS, Mobility, and e-commerce. Prior to his MEA focus, Mohamed worked for Allianz X, a Munich-based €1 billion digital investment fund of Allianz SE. He sourced, executed, and closed investment deals in Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia. Mohamed began his venture capital career at Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, a Hamburg-based €400 million fund that primarily invests in B2B SaaS solutions in the US and Europe. Before shifting to venture capital, Mohamed gained operational experience working for multiple early and late stage startups in Germany, such as Solarisbank AG and Medigo GmbH. Mohamed holds an MSc in Business Administration and Engineering from Berlin University of Applied Sciences, focusing on Corporate Strategy and Venture Capital. He also has a BSc in Engineering Mechatronics from the German University in Cairo.

Mohamed AlGhannam is a Venture Capitalist, Business Model Innovation Advisor and Founder of Ncubeight, a strategy and innovation advisory firm specializing in business model innovation and strategic growth. With experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship and startup advisory, he brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing early-stage ventures. Mohamed works closely with founders to design, validate and innovate business models, refine growth and fundraising strategies and strengthen competitive positioning. Through his work at Ncubeight, he has advised startups, accelerators, and innovation programs across multiple countries, helping ventures build scalable business models, unlock competitive advantage, and accelerate long-term growth.

Motaz Abuonq is a Saudi entrepreneur, investor, and venture builder, recognized for his role in shaping the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. He is the Founder of Value Makers Studio (VMS), a venture studio that partners with startups to drive growth, product development, and real market traction. Beyond VMS, Motaz is a Board Member at Metaspaces, a pioneering venture studio dedicated to building real estate technology startups with global ambitions. His contributions help guide the ideation, validation, and scaling of innovative proptech companies that enhance efficiency and value across the sector. Motaz also serves as Chairman of several companies in healthcare, contracting, logistics, and consulting, and sits on the boards of DailyMealz, Nature Care Company, and Adwaa Alkhalil Contracting. As an active angel investor and advisor to national initiatives such as Biban Forum, Waai Association, and Waqaya, he combines capital investment with hands-on mentorship. Passionate about building both businesses and ecosystems, Motaz Abuonq continues to empower founders and create sustainable impact across industries.

Salah Abo El-Magd | CEO - ACTA | International Sales Trainer & Leadership Coach With over 15 years of experience in training, behavioral transformation, and performance development, Mr. Salah Abo El-Magd is widely recognized as one of the most influential Arabic-speaking trainers in the Middle East. What sets Mr. Salah apart is not only his expertise, but also his rare ability to create genuine demand for learning in environments where engagement is typically passive. Mr. Salah has trained and inspired over 50,000 professionals across the Middle East, working with leading organizations such as ADNOC, Orascom, Saudi National Bank (SNB), and Chanel.

Karim El Hayawan, an interior architect and photographer who utilizes his wanderings throughout Cairo to capture those that genuinely embody the best of what the city has to offer. He worked in Dar El Handasah, the well-known consulting firm, after his graduation. He finds the study of the city's multi-layered cultural surface—which includes both abandoned architectural wonders and the well-known ones—to be very intriguing.

Walid Hassouna is the Chief Executive Officer of Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse. In his role, he leads the company’s continued growth as it expands its comprehensive suite of convenient financial solutions for customers and businesses across multiple markets and use cases. Valu, legally known as U Consumer Finance S.A.E. and listed on the Egyptian Exchange under the ticker EGX: VALU.CA, is the first fintech company in Egypt providing consumer finance to become publicly listed on the EGX. This milestone, together with Amazon’s direct stake in the company, reflects Valu’s dynamic business model and ongoing growth journey. Under its expanding product universe, Valu pioneered Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) solutions in the MENA region through U, offering customizable financing plans of up to 60 months across more than 9,000 stores and online platforms. Its network spans a diverse range of categories, including home appliances, electronics, home finishing, furniture, residential solar solutions, healthcare, education, travel, fashion, and more. Valu’s ecosystem also includes investment products through Valu Invest with the AZ Valu Fund and EFG Hermes ONE, an instant cash redemption program through Sha2labaz, a high-end financing program through Ulter to facilitate the purchase of luxury big-ticket items up to EGP 60 million, and its marketplace through Shop’IT. In addition, Valu offers business-to-business solutions through Valu Business. Further expanding its payment solutions, Valu introduced its prepaid card and co-branded credit card in collaboration with Visa, strengthening its ability to provide customers with versatile, convenient, and comprehensive payment options. As an award-winning fintech player in the MENA region, Valu embraces a progressive business approach, driven by an agile team committed to architecting innovative financial solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs. Most recently, Valu launched its services in Jordan in May 2026 under a Specialized Finance license, following final approval from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), offering consumers convenient financing solutions in the market. Walid currently sits on the board of KarmSolar and previously served on the board of Bedaya for Mortgage Finance. He also previously served as Chairman of PayTabs Egypt and Vice Chairman of EFG EV Fintech. Over more than five years, Walid’s leadership of the NBFI platform at EFG Holding saw the platform grow multiple businesses and launch innovative brands. Prior to joining EFG Holding in 2016, he built a successful 17-year career in banking. He served as General Manager and Head of Structured Finance and Investment Banking at Bank Audi, where he closed structured and project finance transactions exceeding USD 15 billion. He began his career at Misr International Bank, structuring and executing several award-winning project finance and M&A transactions in Egypt and the GCC. He also served as Head of Structured Finance and Syndication at Banque Misr, where he successfully led the bank to top the MENA region’s syndicated loans league table. Walid holds a B.B.A. with highest honors from Cairo University, an MBA from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, and an Islamic Finance Qualification from CISI, UK.

A serial entrepreneur, investor, and startup mentor with over 15 years of experience building and scaling businesses. Currently the CEO of ICCY, an AI-powered platform for experts and coaches, and formerly served as CEO of Sabika, where he helped scale the company to over 110,000 users and a $15 million valuation. Built six startups, raised investment from regional and international investors, and successfully exited Elmawkaa through an acquisition in Saudi Arabia. Also mentored more than 100 startups and taught over 50,000 entrepreneurs.

Yehia Ashour is a seasoned investment and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in financial advisory, private equity, and capital raising across the MENA region. As Co-Founder and CEO of INVIA, he is building Egypt’s next-generation financial operating platform for SMEs—combining real-time financial visibility, performance insights, and revenue-based financing to help businesses grow sustainably. He is currently leading INVIA’s expansion. 

Heba is a seasoned executive director over 20 years of consulting and management experience in both local and international firms. Heba has been selected as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Egypt for the year 2022. She is currently leading the hospitality design portfolio of International & local hotels at Mountain View Developments as ‘Hospitality Innovation Director’ and previously from 2023-2026 she was heading the Hospitality Development team at City Edge Developments- with Ministry of Housing & Urban Development in Egypt with the most diverse portfolio of international chains of hospitality projects across Egypt’s 2030 new investment destinations. For 16 years, Heba had also been heading the Interior Design department at EMAAR MISR -a well-known real estate developer in the Middle East and North Africa- Led & supervised the development of several luxury lifestyle communities across residential, commercial & hospitality products

Architect with more than 25 years of experience, holding PME in sustainable building engineering and EDGE Expert and he is the founder of ICONIC Engineering Consultancy in 2014, blending design excellence with practical engineering and sustainable practice. Ahmed built broad experience across leading firms and consultancies, developing a deep understanding of stakeholder needs and project delivery. ICONIC was launched to express a distinctive consultancy vision characterized by strong, clean lines and comfortable modern aesthetics, with a focus on offices, retail, and public buildings. Ahmed leads multidisciplinary teams to produce innovative, technically robust solutions that shift client mindsets toward practical yet memorable design. In 2021 his leadership was highlighted when the Schneider Electric Headquarters achieved ID+C LEED v4 Gold with 70 points — an unprecedented result for an Egyptian consultant and a market milestone for sustainable workplace design. Ahmed combines rigorous project management, contract and technical review expertise, and a collaborative approach to deliver buildings that are efficient, elegant, and future-ready across the Middle East

Yasmine has over 10 years of experience managing teams and programs. She is currently the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at ElGameya, where she oversees the collection, customer service, risk, back office, tech, and product departments, ensuring smooth operations and that customer needs are met. Before joining ElGameya, Yasmine was the Acceleration Manager at AUC Venture Lab, Egypt's first university-based startup accelerator and a leading program in Africa and the MENA region. There, she worked with over 300 companies, helping them launch and grow their businesses.

Emam Awad is the Head of the Career Centre at The British University in Egypt (BUE), leading the university's employability strategy, employer engagement, and career development initiatives. He has built strategic partnerships with leading employers and professional bodies, expanded opportunities for students and graduates, and driven significant growth in career services engagement through innovative, data-driven initiatives. Passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry, Emam works with employers, university leaders, and HR executives to prepare graduates for the future of work through technology, strategic partnerships, and skills-first learning.

Mr. Morsy currently oversees the operations of Finance in Motion (“FiM”) in Egypt and Yemen. FiM is an asset management company based in Frankfurt and is the Advisor for the SANAD and the Green for Growth Fund that both provide financing to financial institutions and corporates in order to facilitate access of finance to SMEs and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Mr. Morsy has been working for FiM for more almost 11 years. Mr. Morsy has extensive experience in the areas of investment banking, credit risk management and corporate lending, both locally and regionally. Before joining FiM in 2012, he was an investment banking manager at Prime Capital (2011-2012). Mr. Morsy also led the corporate lending activities for the Cairo area at Egypt’s second largest private bank - Arab African International Bank ‘’AAIB’’ (2005-2010). During his tenure at AAIB, he led several syndicated loans in tourism steel, telecom, cement and petrochemicals. Mr. Morsy holds a Masters in Investment Banking and Islamic finance from Henley Business School (UK) and an MBA from the University of New Brunswick (Canada). Mr. Morsy is a also a visiting fellow at the MBA program of at the Maastricht school of business and has delivered numerous academic and executives courses in credit risk management, bank management, corporate finance, Islamic finance, financial planning, business administration, human resources, and economics, both inside and outside Egypt

A brand architect and a seasoned marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in building businesses, brands and people. 

Ayman Bazaraa is a serial entrepreneur passionate about unleashing human potential through technology. As the CEO of Sprints, he leads a revolutionary AI platform that personalize and gamify learning. He also co-founded HiRemoters, connecting global companies with top remote talent; MicroDoers, an augmented reality solutions company; and Avelabs, a leading deep tech for autonomous driving software. Avelabs, was acquired by Fortune 500 company Arrow. 
Ayman's leadership journey includes roles at Orange, IBM, and Valeo.

Samhaa R. El-Beltagy is the Chief AI Officer at Nawy, where she leads the company's AI strategy and innovation agenda, driving advanced AI solutions that transform real estate technology and customer experience. She is also a Professor of Computer Science and the Founding Dean of the School of Information Technology at Newgiza University (NGU). Her career spans academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, with a consistent focus on bridging research and practice: she co-founded AIM Technologies, a Middle East–based startup specializing in NLP and advanced analytics, and previously served as Head of Research and Development at Optomatica, a company focused on AI solutions for real-world complex problems.Dr. El-Beltagy has played a pivotal role in national AI initiatives and is a member of the technical committee of the Egyptian National Council for AI, as well as the advisory committee of the ACL Special Interest Group on Arabic NLP (SIGARAB). She was named one of the Top 30 AI Leaders in the Middle East by MIT Technology Review (2022) and has been featured in Stanford University's global list of the top 2% of scientists (2019, 2021). She has authored over 90 international publications and served in senior roles at leading conferences, including Tutorial Chair at EMNLP 2022,  Program Chair at ArabicNLP 2026(co-located with EMNLP 2026)   and Program Chair at ArabicNLP 2023 (co-located with EMNLP 2023). She is a long-standing jury member for the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program, and co-founder and organizer of the International ACLing Conference Series (initiated in 2015, published by Elsevier). Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, and Arabic NLP.

Moataz Darwish is associate professor of practice, strategy and entrepreneurship, and associate chair at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, where he also serves as the associate chair of the Heikal Management Department. A former senior executive with Shell Plc., Professor Darwish bridges the gap between practice and academic excellence, bringing more than 25 years of experience in energy management, strategic thinking and executive training to the Onsi Sawiris School of Business.

Professor Darwish holds a doctorate in business administration from the University of Bradford School of Management (UK), where he was awarded a partial scholarship for his research into the intersection of managerial mindsets and strategic management in uncertain conditions. He also earned an MBA from Edinburgh Business School (UK) and has completed advanced executive programs at Oxford, Harvard and INSEAD business schools, and Shell Open University.

For the past 15 years, he has been active in executive and MBA education, instructing at The American University in Cairo School of Business ExecEd and the Edinburgh Business School MBA programs. His teaching focus centers on leadership excellence, strategic management, scenario thinking and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Prior to his full-time academic appointment, Professor Darwish spent 16 years in senior leadership roles at Shell Plc, most recently serving as the deputy country chair for Shell Companies in Egypt. His distinguished corporate career also includes his tenure as the commercial manager for the UK North Sea at NAM—a Shell/ExxonMobil joint venture in the Netherlands—as well as his roles as country commercial director, executive team member of Shell Egypt, chief of staff and company spokesperson. Furthermore, he served as a board director for the NATGAS and Nubariya companies.

A recognized authority in commercial negotiations, business development, strategy and corporate affairs, Professor Darwish is a recipient of Shell’s prestigious UI Impact Award. His influence on the business ecosystem extends well beyond practice and academia; he is a seasoned angel investor and an entrepreneurship judge and mentor. Additionally, he actively contributes to the industry policy landscape through his long-tenured membership in the AmCham Egypt Oil and Gas and Trade and Industry Committees.

Mohamed Derbala Managing Partner, North Africa & Francophone Africa, Moharram & Partners (M&P) | Board Member, Forset Haya Association for Rare Diseases Mohamed Derbala serves as Managing Partner for North Africa and Francophone Africa, where he leads the Africa Hub, bringing more than 25 years of experience in government affairs and public policy across the Middle East and Africa. Derbala specializes in strategic advisory for investors, multinational corporations and major regional institutions, particularly on market-entry strategies, alignment with regulatory frameworks, and effective participation in policy development—helping enable sustainable growth in complex and continuously evolving economic environments. Through close engagement with senior decision-makers, Mr. Derbala supports investment facilitation and strategic policy direction, helping clients build trusted, long-term relationships with governments, regulators and key economic stakeholders. His professional strength lies in translating public-sector priorities into practical, actionable business strategies that serve private-sector interests and expansion ambitions. Mr. Derbala has built his extensive expertise through a distinguished career, including serving as a liaison between the Egyptian Government and the U.S. Department of State, contributing to regional policy coordination and strategic stakeholder engagement. Earlier in his career, he held senior advisory positions within Egypt’s Ministry of Interior, developing a deep understanding of public-sector decision-making and regulatory institutions. This background continues to strengthen his ability to engage effectively with policymakers, with a sustained focus on advancing investment, reform and economic impact. Under his leadership, Mr. Derbala has provided critical support to major global companies, including Coca-Cola, Meta, TikTok, Kaspersky, Illumina, and Johnson & Johnson, enabling successful market entry and expansion in Algeria. These efforts were supported by a strong local presence and a series of high-level meetings with ministers and government officials, aimed at strengthening the investment environment and facilitating business establishment in Algeria.

Ehab Darwish is the Founder of iSkala and a Go To Market strategist, outbound expert, and lead generation consultant. He has helped 300+ brands build scalable growth engines, including Fawry, Swvl, ZenHR, Bayzat, Bayt.com and ElCoach among many more. Ehab has also trained more than 2,000 professionals across 12 countries on modern sales, AI, automation, and Go-To-Market engineering.

Sally Elakkad is the CEO of Abjjad, the leading Arabic digital reading and audiobook platform, where she is driving the company’s transformation from a digital library into a global Arabic content and technology platform. With more than 20 years of experience across multinational organizations, entrepreneurship, marketing, e-commerce, and digital transformation, Sally’s career has centered on building businesses, leading teams through change, and turning emerging technologies into practical business value. Alongside her executive role, Sally has spent more than 17 years teaching and training business professionals and future leaders. She is also a DBA researcher, exploring the cognitive consequences of Generative AI reliance and its impact on managerial decision-making, an area that reflects her broader interest in the intersection of technology, leadership, and human judgment. Across her work as a CEO, educator, researcher, and speaker, Sally focuses on one central question: as technology becomes more capable, how do we ensure that people and organizations become more capable with it, rather than simply more dependent on it?

Dr. Amr Alashkar is a senior digital transformation and information technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving measurable business impact through technology. He is recognized for aligning IT strategy with organizational objectives, delivering scalable, secure, and compliant digital ecosystems. His expertise spans healthcare transformation, data governance, cybersecurity, AI, and automation. As CIO of Cleopatra Hospitals Group, he led enterprise-wide digital initiatives that enhanced patient experience, operational efficiency, and clinical quality, while achieving prestigious local and international accreditations. Dr. Alashkar is a respected thought leader, frequent conference speaker, and contributor to national and regional digital health transformation agendas.

Ahmed is passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing through AI, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation. He helps industrial organizations build intelligent factory solutions that turn innovation into measurable business impact, bridging emerging technologies with real-world manufacturing challenges.

Shereen Eletreby is a seasoned Talent Development leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in designing and managing strategic learning solutions. As Head of Talent Development at Orascom Construction, she partners with senior leadership to build future business capabilities, address organizational gaps, and drive a sustainable learning culture across the enterprise. In addition to her corporate role, Shereen is the founder of Chefs’ Studios—a long envisioned F&B consulting firm launched in 2021—and co-founder of Three Diner, a retro-American restaurant brand. Her entrepreneurial ventures reflect her passion for innovation, experience design, and building thriving teams and businesses from the ground up. Shereen also works as a Career Development and Transition Facilitator, empowering individuals to explore their core career drivers, build clear action plans, and pursue purposeful professional journeys. Her earlier career includes a decade at Vodafone International Services, where she led corporate academy development, trainer performance, and knowledge management initiatives. She also held key leadership roles such as Head of HR at Akam Developments, HR Director at Iwan Developments, and Talent Development Consultant with AB & Associates. Shereen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a minor in Management Information Systems from the University of the District of Columbia, graduating with honors in 2000.

I am a researcher, consultant, and educator specializing in Islamic Finance, Zakat Accounting, and Shariah Audit. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Al-Azhar University and hold two master's degrees in Islamic Finance and Accounting, in addition to several internationally recognized professional certifications from the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI).Over the years, I have worked in education, financial consulting, entrepreneurship, and investment across multiple sectors before dedicating my career to Zakat Accounting and Shariah Audit. I am the host of the TV program Zakaty, creator of the Shariah Audit podcast, and author of Zakat for Individuals and Companies and the Contemporary Financial Transactions book series.My work focuses on Zakat accounting, Shariah governance, Islamic financial systems, and helping organizations build Shariah-compliant business models. I am particularly passionate about advancing Islamic fintech, strengthening internal Shariah audit practices, and developing practical solutions that bridge Islamic principles with modern business and finance.

Dr. Khaled Elgeneidy is an Assistant Professor in Robotics leading the Innovation Hub at The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH). He holds a PhD in Robotics from Loughborough University, UK, and is recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), bringing over a decade of academic experience from British universities in both the UK and Egypt. His research focuses on developing intelligent robotics systems to address grasping and manipulation challenges in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. Dr. Elgeneidy has led and collaborated on several funded research projects with academic and industrial partners at national and international levels, resulting in over 20 peer-reviewed publications, 900+ citations, and a US patent for a mushroom picking device. Translating research into commercial impact, he co-founded Agaricus Robotics Ltd in the UK, a spin-off company commercialising an autonomous harvesting system following successfully funded research projects from Innovate UK and Ceres Agri-Tech.

With over 20 years of experience in data engineering, science and analysis, Dr Ismail Anwar has helped clients in both the public and private sector address hard challenges when it comes to deriving insights from complex data assets. With a proven record for understanding complex analytical data needs and articulating them to sustainable analytical architectures, Ismail has helped clients of various sizes in building analytical pipelines for the ingestion, storage, transformation, enrichment and presentation of data for analytical consumption and decision making. He also consulted clients on building achievable data and AI strategies to address their current and future needs. On the academic side, Ismail has an interest in the use of Computational Intelligence and AI for addressing hard problems in data science and decision making in complex, multiobjective scenarios. Ismail holds a PhD from the University of Kent.

Tarek Taha is a serial tech entrepreneur, operator, and Co-Founder & CPTO of Amtaar—an FRA-licensed fractional real estate investment platform—as well as the Founder of ERPn'Box. A veteran technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning fintech, proptech, software architecture, and real estate operations, Tarek previously served as the Fintech & Innovation Hub Director at the Central Bank of Egypt and led global real estate operations at Twitter's San Francisco headquarters. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business, Tarek holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge.

In 2016, I founded Tactful in Cairo with Mohammad Fouad Hassan, while still at ARM. Over the next six years we built a CX infrastructure platform from scratch: 60+ engineers, $5M+ in R&D, enterprise customers across MENA including Elaraby Group, valU, Fairmont, and Address Hotels. We didn't build a chatbot. We built the five-layer stack beneath every customer interaction. The sale (2022 – 2024) Destiny (later rebranded Dstny), a European business communications group, acquired Tactful. The partnership brought European distribution, enterprise credibility, and a perspective I could not have gained from the inside. By the end of it, I knew what Tactful's next chapter needed: full founder autonomy to pursue the agentic CX vision. Coming back (early 2024 – present) In early 2024, Mohammad and I reacquired full ownership. In February 2026, we closed a $1M Pre-Series A. The platform is seeing 100x growth. We are building with the clarity that only comes from having done it once before. “I bought my company back because the best version of it hadn't been built yet.”

Mohamed Elmenoufy is the visionary founder of Infinity Technology and a highly respected lecturer in the fields of programming and web development. Having trained more than 5,000 professionals, authored three foundational books, and produced comprehensive courses across major digital platforms, he is a driving force in technical education. His work focuses on simplifying complex coding concepts and equipping students with the practical skills needed to thrive in the modern IT landscape.

Mohamed Elsabban Chief Innovation & Strategic Ventures Officer, Banque Misr Mohamed Elsabban is a senior executive with over 33 years of diverse experience across leading local and international banks and companies. He currently serves as the Chief Innovation and Strategic Ventures Officer at Banque Misr, where he leads the bank’s transformation into a future-ready financial ecosystem. In this role, Mohamed is driving a comprehensive innovation agenda that aligns with the bank’s 2030 North Star vision. His leadership focuses on open innovation, ecosystem orchestration, venture investment, and the incubation of new business models. Key initiatives under his mandate include the co-creation of Egypt’s first corporate venture platform, a captive insurance model, and an embedded finance framework for SMEs—developed in close collaboration with relevant business sectors across the bank. These efforts aim to position Banque Misr as the country’s most innovation-driven and ecosystem-oriented financial institution. Mohamed has also led the launch of flagship programs such as TEQDAR, one of Egypt’s most impactful corporate accelerators, and BMV Studio, a venture-building platform empowering both startups and internal talent to co-create transformative solutions. His work is helping Banque Misr unlock new revenue streams, serve evolving customer needs, and build strategic partnerships across banking and beyond.

Current Position As A Chairman: • April 2022 – Present o Credit Agricole Bank - Egypt  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) • April 2019 – Present o SODIC (Sixth of October Development and Investment Company)  Vice Chairman (continuing) - April 2019 – Present  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) - April 2019 – January 2022 • January 2016 – Present o Abu Soma Touristic Development Company  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) • January 2015 – Present o Ayady Investment and Development  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)  And its affiliated companies:  Ayady for Urban Development  Papyrus Company  Ergo Company • December 2014 – December 2017 And from 2020 - Present o Egyptian Investment Company  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) As A Board Member: • March 2024 – Present o Cairo International Stadium Authority  Board Member • 2017 – Present o NI Capital Bank  Board Member • 2015 – Present o National Investment Bank  Board Member Previous Experiences • November 2014 – March 2015 o Arab Investment Company  (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) • August 2005 – September 2009 o Delta International Bank  (Board Member)  Roles include:  Member of the General Assembly of the Holding Company for Insurance.  Member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Finance at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology.  Member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Finance at Ahram Canadian University. • May 1981 – 1982 o Arthur Young, Mohamed Abdullah Zarouk & Co.  Progressed from Auditor to Audit Team Leader. Key responsibilities included auditing banks such as the National Bank of Egypt and American Express Bank. • October 1982 – March 1991 o National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Egypt  Progressed over nine years from an Operations Employee (1 year) to Credit Administration and eventually promoted to Credit and Marketing Manager. • April 1991 – July 2005 o American Express Bank Limited, Egypt  Chief Executive Officer – Egypt  Advanced from General Manager and Deputy Regional Manager for the Middle East, with responsibilities covering marketing, credit, and investment, to becoming the CEO of the bank in June 2002. Other Roles • 2008 – 2020 o Visiting Professor of Finance  American University in Cairo

El-Shawarby, Attorneys-at-Law. Practicing in the areas of general corporate and commercial; start-up structuring, governance, pre-growth and growth venture finance; venture capital funds; law and technology; joint venture agreements; international business transactions; international project finance, infrastructure projects, public private partnerships, special economic zones, offtake supply agreements; international trade agreements – antidumping, subsidies, safeguards and countervailing measures; and competition laws. Angel Investor – Solo; Co-founder, Alexandria Angels Network; Co-founder, Mediterranean Angels. Additional personal expertise include business and social entrepreneurship, science and technology research and investing. Member of the Advisory Committee on Entrepreneurship and Digital Economy, Office of the Prime Minister of Egypt – 2025 to present; Member of the Board of Directors – Egypt Ventures – 2024 to present.

Ahmed ElSherbini is a Project Management leader with over 19 years of experience delivering major real estate, hospitality and corporate projects across Egypt, He is currently the Head of Building and Projects Consultancy at Savills Egypt, leading a team of 45 professional and managing a portfolio of projects exceeding 5 billion EGP. annually Previously, Ahmed held a senior role, where he managed high-profile fit-out and renovation projects for global clients such as Sheraton, Hilton and Mars, His earlier experience with Mountain View and Etisalat strengthened his expertise in construction management, design management and multi-stakeholders' coordination. Ahmed holds a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering and multiple professional certificates including PMP and PRMG, known for his leadership, technical depth and commitment to excellence, he consistently delivers a complex projects on time, on budget and up to the highest standards.

Sameh Emam is a cybersecurity strategist and technology advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience, modernize security architectures, and accelerate secure digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. He has advised government entities, critical infrastructure operators, financial institutions, and large enterprises on Zero Trust, cloud security, AI security, security operations, and cyber resilience. A frequent keynote speaker, moderator, and industry judge, Sameh is recognized for translating complex cybersecurity challenges into practical business outcomes and fostering collaboration between technology leaders, policymakers, and the security community.

Nader is a management consultant, specializing in the training and consulting sector. Nader has more than 10 years of experience serving corporates in different areas related to training solutions, consultative facilitation, soft skills enhancement and team building exercises. Since October 2017, Nader has been responsible for setting the aspire corporate business unit strategy, sales strategy and development of the corporate team capabilities. Nader ‘s team served over 150+ local and multi- national firms that work in different industries and sectors such as; pharma, banking, telecom, IT, FMCGs and others. Nader has led several other roles inside the organization; HR, sales, marketing, operations, training and different business units’ leadership. In addition to that, Nader has led several international partnerships and alliances. Prior to joining Aspire, Nader worked for 360 Junkers factory for 2 years, where he worked as product line engineer for 3 different products, Hisense , York and GE ACs, Hisense refrigerators, and over water laid bridges. He was in charge of production line, quality, speed and efficiency as well as the skills enhancement process of the blue collars through a joint training program with the Chinese counter engineers. Nader graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University in 2009. He completed the "MBA” from Maastricht School of Management in 2020 and in 2016 he completed his certification on both Emergenetics Profiling and ESP” Emergenetics Selection Program”. He also took many specialized training programs in the area of Training of Trainers, customer services and strategic planning from the Wharton School of Pennsylvania, and Competitive Strategy-Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU).

Mohamed Fahmy Menza is the Senior Director of Executive Education at the School of Global Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP). He has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of socioeconomic research, development, and cross-cultural education, whereby he developed a plethora of multidisciplinary educational initiatives within Higher Education Institutions in the Arab world, the Global South, Europe and North America, using virtual exchange pedagogies. Menza previously served as the Director of Dialogue Courses and an Affiliate Assistant Professor at AUC’s Core Curriculum and as the founding Program Manager of the Institute of International Education’s (IIE’s) flagship virtual exchange initiatives, HIVE/HIVER. He holds a PhD in Arab & Islamic Studies, with a specialization in political economy and sociology, from the University of Exeter and his research and teaching focus on state/society relations, informal and patronage networks and the political economy of development, on which he has developed and taught a variety of courses at Exeter University, AMIDEAST Egypt and AUC. Menza also provided consultancies to a host of international development organizations such as the World Bank, UN-Habitat, the Population Council and CARE International and his academic contributions, which include a wide variety of action-research development studies, peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and the book Patronage Politics in Egypt, were quoted in world-class publications such as The Economist, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Lead Public Address Announcer of the Basketball Africa League and MC for the FIFAe World Cup. Experience spans major international tournaments including the IHF Handball World Cup, FIVB Volleyball World Cup, Premier Padel, and the African Football League. Beyond the mic, Co‑Founder and Head of Operations of Double Dribble Leagues, Egypt’s first amateur basketball league alongside a professional legal career in PepsiCo Egypt.

Amr Fawzi is the Founder and CEO of GoodsMart, the Cairo-based company that has been reinventing how Egyptian households shop for groceries since 2014, raising more than $12 million in funding along the way. A mechanical engineer by training, Amr advised companies across 15+ countries as a Regional Technical Manager before going all-in on his own venture. He is an active mentor and judge across Egypt's startup ecosystem.

Availing Accessibility & Affordability in Healthcare for everyone in Egypt, Middle East and Africa in innovative ways, enhancing their experiences in their difficult moments of life and in all their Health & Wellness journeys in affordable financially create ways, helping everyone live a better life with no worries, on all aspects, and specially regarding Healthcare.

Mohamed Fawzy Waly is an experienced Digital Delivery Manager and Building Information Modeling (BIM) expert with over a decade of experience driving digital adoption across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Currently serving as the R&D Digital Delivery Manager at Hassan Allam Holding, Mohamed focuses on implementing advanced BIM workflows, ISO 19650 information management standards, and digital strategy frameworks for large construction projects across the Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Active in the region's digital construction community, Mohamed is a member of the committee developing the Egyptian BIM Code and co-hosts Ground Truth, an Arabic podcast focused on practical discussions about digital delivery and construction technology. He is an ISO 19650 certified professional and an Autodesk Gold Certified Instructor who regularly trains and mentors engineers across the region. Mohamed is a regular speaker at regional industry conferences, such as the Big 5 Talks and the Egypt Digital Twin Conference. He was also shortlisted for Engineer of the Year by Construction Week Middle East.

Co-Founder, CEO and Design Manager of Ldp+partners a leading architecture and engineering consultancy firm specializing in innovative architectural solutions, integrated engineering services, and exceptional interior design. With over 19 years of experience, I have led the design and execution of a wide range of projects from branded hospitality developments and large-scale mixed-use develoments across the MENA region. I believe the most successful projects seamlessly combine functionality with aesthetic design excellence, achieved through creative, thoughtful, and efficient design. A strong advocate for sustainability, I integrate environmentally responsible strategies from the outset, ensuring projects deliver long-term operational value while minimizing environmental impact.