Amal Enan is a multi-asset investor and institution builder with over two decades of experience deploying capital across public and private markets, fixed income, real estate, venture, and fund investments in emerging markets. Amal serves as Chief Investment Officer of the American University in Cairo’s Endowment, where she constructs and oversees a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes with the dual mandate of preserving intergenerational capital and sustaining access to education. Alongside this, she is a Partner at 500 Global, a USD 2.4 billion venture capital firm, where she leads the country’s operations early-stage investments in Egypt across sectors. Amal’s most distinctive expertise lies in identifying and backing first-time fund managers. As Executive Director of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund — which she joined as its first employee and grew to over USD 300 million under management — she seeded four first-time fund managers, providing not just capital but the institutional scaffolding needed for emerging managers to scale. This work positioned EAEF as one of the most consequential catalysts for private capital formation in Egypt. Prior to EAEF, Amal built her investment foundation at the International Finance Corporation, structuring debt and equity transactions across MENA infrastructure, and at the leading regional investment bank, EFG-Hermes. She also served at Egypt’s Ministry of Finance, where she shaped macroeconomic reform policy and engaged international institutions on sovereign fiscal matters. Amal holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master’s in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Cairo University. She is a CFA Charterholder, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, a MELI Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She is the founder of The Lotus Collective, dedicated to women’s access to finance and climate solutions. She serves on the boards of One Bank, The Suez Canal Container Terminal, UEFFIC, and SmartCare Medical.

An Egyptian construction engineer and entrepreneur, who launched Egypt’s first online content magazine with the intention of sparking happiness at a challenging time for the nation in 2011: what started off as Disalata, evolved into Tayarah in 2014 to become Egypt’s first untraditional advertising boutique and veteran content hub that he co-founded and currently heads as Managing Director, where he continues to mindfully add value to brands and targeted audiences through innovative creative formats and optimized productions, and collaborations with Egypt’s most acclaimed brands, agencies, and celebrities. Leveraging on his passion for storytelling and impacting people and societies, in 2022, Bassiouni embarked on his first hosting experience through an original round-table digital format, “Khatwetein Li Wara, aimed at inspiring aspiring Egyptian entrepreneurs by providing proof that dreams are attainable through showcasing the raw, humane, and authentic stories of some of the most acclaimed businessmen in different industries across the country. Bassiouni has an aptitude for scouting talent, both, on the corporate and creative levels, where he has a record of nurturing skills through training and creative incubation before directing them into areas of growth and sustainability.

I am a results-driven fintech leader and innovation strategist dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. Currently, I serve as the Head of FinTech and Startup Partnerships at SAIB (Société Arabe Internationale de Banque), where I spearhead the integration of cutting-edge technologies—such as AI/ML models, automated supply chain financing, and next-generation onboarding frameworks—to drive scalable institutional synergy and bank-wide digital transformation. Throughout my career, I have held pivotal leadership roles at prominent financial institutions, including Arab Investment Bank (aiBANK) and ALEXBANK (Intesa Sanpaolo Group). In these positions, I successfully managed P&L portfolios, spearheaded high-performing retail asset divisions, and designed comprehensive wealth and bancassurance propositions. Driven by a commitment to financial inclusion and forward-thinking governance, I actively contribute as a member of both the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) Fintech Committee and the Saib AI Committee.I hold a BA in Commerce from Cairo University and am a dual-certified professional from The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII - London). By fostering agile, data-driven collaboration, I focus on transforming core operational processes and scaling mutually beneficial commercial solutions that unlock sustainable business growth.

Title: Founder and CEO Carerha Jessy Radwan is the founder and CEO of Carerha, a female focused career platform empowering women economically and fostering inclusive workplaces. With a degree in business administration and economics from the American University in Cairo, Jessy has built a successful career in sales, business development, and marketing, working with leading companies such as Palm Hills, Orascom Development, and Inertia. Driven by a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Jessy founded Carerha to bridge the gender gap and create a more equitable work culture. Carerha provides comprehensive courses, programs, and events designed to enhance women’s qualifications for the job market or empower them to start and scale their own businesses. Furthermore, Carerha offers a range of employer services for companies in order to contribute to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Cem Tarık Yüksel has been serving as the General Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Iraq at Unilever since April 2024, based in Cairo, Egypt. In this position, leveraging his 38 years of experience, he leads the company’s strategic direction and operations across a diverse and rich region, with a focus on sustainable growth, advancing organizational capabilities, and strengthening Unilever’s presence in one of its most dynamic markets. He has served several years as Gulf Countries Managing Director from 2016 and served as different managing director positions in the region. Earlier, in 2009, he was appointed Vice President of Customer Development in Türkiye. During this period from 2010 until 2020 , He had a dual responsibility serving as Customer Development Lead for the NAMETRUB (North Africa, Middle East, Turkey , Russia , Ukraine, Belarus and Central Asia ) region, where he advanced market strategies, drove sales growth, and strengthened customer relationships. Earlier, in 2006, Yüksel served as Vice President of Human Resources for Turkey, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Iran, where he shaped HR strategies with a focus on talent development, employee engagement, and building high-performing teams. In 2003, he took on dual roles as Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Planning and Logistics for the Operational Group Ice Cream and Frozen Foods Europe at Unilever, overseeing operations, planning, and technological advancements. In his earlier stages of his career, in 1998, Yüksel was appointed Supply Chain Director for Algida Ice Cream at Unilever Türkiye. He began his career with Unilever in 1987, holding various supply chain management positions in Turkey and Italy, where he gained broad operational expertise in logistics, planning, and manufacturing, experience that shaped the strategic yet hands-on leadership style he continues to apply today. Yüksel holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi University and an MBA from Istanbul University. He further enhanced his expertise through post-graduate studies in Digital Business at Columbia Business School and MIT Executive Education. He is the ex-President of Futurist Association and Consultancy Board member currently.

Nada Shaheen is the Managing Director of GB Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of GB Corp, one of the leading industrial groups in the Middle East and Africa. As the first Egyptian woman to lead a corporate venture capital fund in Africa, she plays a pioneering role in bridging corporate innovation with high-growth startup ecosystems across emerging markets. With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and innovation, Nada has worked with institutions including the Central Bank of Egypt and the European Union, and now leads strategic investments across fintech, mobility, logistics, and industrial technologies. A serial entrepreneur, she brings an operational lens to investing and actively mentors early-stage founders across Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa. Nada is a member of Global Women in VC and a frequent speaker at leading international technology and investment forums across Africa and the Middle East.

Omar El-Shenety is a Managing Partner at Zilla Capital, a leading investment bank in the MENA region. With 20 years of experience in investment banking and strategy consulting, he leads a team of seasoned bankers to deliver value-added solutions to clients across various sectors and markets. He holds a Global Executive MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, a Master of Laws from King's College London and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the American University in Cairo. El-Shenety is an Adjunct Faculty at the American University in Cairo, where he teaches finance and economics. He is also a Research Consultant at the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies, where he focuses on the connection between economic developments and financial markets. He is passionate about analyzing and addressing the key economic issues facing the Middle East region and regularly publishes articles and reports in various media outlets and platforms. His mission is to leverage his expertise and network to support the development and growth of the region and its people.

Dalia Abou Omar is an Egyptian entrepreneur, TV anchor, and media professional working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and the future of food. She is the Founder of Proteinni, a food technology company transforming the protein industry through innovation in processing, preservation, and access to high quality protein products. With a long standing career in media and a deep engagement with Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Dalia has worked closely with founders, investors, and innovators, gaining a first hand understanding of what it takes to turn ideas into businesses. Her work today focuses on bridging media, business, and technology while exploring how innovation can address real world challenges and create scalable opportunities across the region

Belal Zahran is the Chief Revenue Officer at Foodics overseeing the company’s revenue strategy, commercial growth, and regional expansion across key markets, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, and Jordan. Since joining Foodics in August 2021, Belal has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and strengthening its regional presence. Before serving as Chief Revenue Officer, he was the Regional Managing Director of Foodics Egypt & the UAE, where he led commercial expansion, built strong teams, strengthened customer and partner relationships, and developed growth strategies tailored to each market. Belal began his career in banking, working with HSBC and CIB for five years before transitioning into the startup ecosystem. In 2012, he joined Bayt.com, where he climbed the ranks to become Country Manager for Egypt, leading the company’s strategic and operational activities. Belal holds an MBA from ESLSCA Business School in Paris. Passionate about the F&B industry’s potential, he believes in technology’s role in driving business growth, improving restaurant operations, and supporting the sector’s digital transformation across the region.

Nour El-Shaeri is the Founder and CEO of IA — Investment Analyst AI, an AI screening and evaluation layer built for venture funds and accelerators, and Chief Business Officer of GATEIT, where he leads the commercial side of enterprise AI deployments. He leads startup and venture capital coverage at Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, reporting on the founders, funding and policy shaping the technology economy across Saudi Arabia and the wider region, and serves as Strategic Communications Director at PACEHAUS. His work sits where capital, technology and narrative meet — turning information into intelligence, and intelligence into decisions that hold up under scrutiny.

International Shooting Coach & Former Olympic Athlete specializing in 10m Air Pistol and 25m events with over 18 years of experience. Proven success in training elite athletes for Gulf, Arab, Asian, World Cups, World Championships, and Olympic competitions. Holder of ISSF C & D Coaching Certificates, with strong expertise in performance analysis, training program design, and mentoring athletes of all levels (youth, junior, senior). Skilled in guiding local coaches, implementing modern coaching methods, and fostering athlete motivation to achieve excellence.

I am Dr. Ayat Abdelhady, holding a PhD in Health Club Management. I am also the Founder and Owner of A90 for Health Services. I have more than 15 years of extensive practical experience in the health and fitness industry, with a strong background in the management, operation, and development of health clubs and fitness facilities. In addition to my professional experience, I have conducted and contributed to several studies and research projects related to the management and development of health clubs and the fitness industry. This combination of academic knowledge and practical experience has given me a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its operational, managerial, and developmental requirements.

Dr. Mohamed Kholief is the CEO of Integrated Knowledge Dynamics (IKD) and a senior consultant specializing in AI business integration, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, strategy, and emerging technology ecosystems. With a strong foundation in agile methodologies and professional certifications including EFQM, COBIT, and ITIL, he has contributed to major digital and innovation initiatives across government, startups, manufacturing, financial services, culture, and the sports and entertainment sectors. His expertise increasingly extends into SportsTech and esports, with a focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, digital platforms, gaming, and sports innovation. His work encompasses the development of technology-enabled sports and esports ecosystems, VR and simulation-based experiences, digital fan engagement, innovation-driven business models, and the application of AI and data to improve sports operations, experiences, and commercialization. This combination of technology strategy, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development positions him particularly well to advise sports organizations, federations, startups, investors, and governments on the emerging SportsTech economy. As a board member, lecturer, and strategic advisor, Dr. Kholief contributes to digital culture, innovation, and transformation at both national and international levels. He has led strategic initiatives across Egypt and the Middle East, strengthened digital and entrepreneurial ecosystems, supported technology commercialization, and fostered international collaboration between governments, industry, academia, startups, and technology partners. His experience with international organizations including UNDP, USAID-funded programs, and GIZ demonstrates his ability to navigate and lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects in international environments. His academic credentials include a Doctorate from Maastricht School of Management, complementing his extensive professional experience and strengthening his leadership in AI, digital transformation, innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, and SportsTech.

Tarek Elsamni is a technologist and founder with two decades of experience building and securing large-scale cloud platforms. He is the Founder and CEO of Xplain AI, an AI learning platform that turns the questions curious children ask into narrated, illustrated lessons in Arabic and English. Built by an Egyptian engineering team, the product now serves families across the Middle East and the United States and is being deployed in Egyptian schools. Alongside Xplain AI, Tarek runs Shebang Labs, a cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering consultancy. Before founding his own ventures he spent close to 20 years in engineering roles at GE, SAP, Maersk, Citrix, and Deloitte, working across cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Terraform. He holds an MSc in Distributed Cloud Systems from the University of Hertfordshire. Egyptian-British and based between Dubai and Cairo, Tarek is a vocal advocate for building globally competitive AI products from Egypt.

Clinical Nutrition Consultant Researcher of Human Genetics, National Research Centre (NRC) Acting head of Nutrition Program, MSA University President of Giza Physicians Nutrition Association (GPNA)

MARWA ABOUELSEOUD GENERAL MANAGER | ALEXANDRIA ANGELS Angel Investing • Investor Relations • Startup Ecosystems • Strategic Partnerships EXECUTIVE PROFILE Marwa Abouelseoud is the General Manager of Alexandria Angels, an angel investor network connecting investors, entrepreneurs, startups, venture capital firms, family offices, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders across Egypt and the wider MENA region. She leads the network’s strategic direction and operations, with responsibility for investor engagement, deal flow, partnerships, and ecosystem development, focusing on expanding access to capital for high-potential technology and technology- enabled startups. Her experience spans business development, investor relations, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, startup ecosystems, and investment. At Alexandria Angels, she works across the investment journey - from startup sourcing, screening, and due diligence to investor engagement, fundraising, and post-investment support. She also develops relationships with financial institutions, corporates, government entities, development organizations, and regional ecosystem partners to facilitate investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaboration. INVESTMENT & NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS 30+ 3 2 EGYPT • MENA • GCC REGIONAL REACH PORTFOLIO STARTUPS FULL EXITS PARTIAL EXITS LEADERSHIP & ECOSYSTEM IMPACT Capital Connect Marwa leads Capital Connect, an investor engagement platform bringing together angel investors, VCs, family offices, corporates, founders, and ecosystem leaders. Through investor matchmaking, startup showcases, networking, and strategic discussions, the platform is designed to create meaningful investment relationships and connect regional capital with entrepreneurial opportunities. Mint Incubator She also oversees Alexandria Angels’ involvement in the Mint Incubator, supporting startup incubation, investment readiness, investor connectivity, and ecosystem engagement. This work helps identify promising entrepreneurs and strengthen their access to investors and the wider business ecosystem. Regional Partnerships Her work extends across regional and international initiatives involving investors, founders, financial institutions, corporates, government institutions, development organizations, and international partners. These engagements help build stronger bridges between Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and regional and international investment networks. Speaker & Judge Marwa has contributed to the entrepreneurship and business ecosystem as a speaker and judge at Gulfood, and has served as a judge at WAM and in U.S. Embassy startup initiatives, evaluating entrepreneurs, innovative businesses, and emerging startup opportunities. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Angel Investing • Investor Relations • Startup Investment Readiness • Business Development • Strategic Partnerships • Ecosystem Development • Cross-Border Investment • Entrepreneurship • Stakeholder Engagement EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 2001 MARWA ABOUELSEOUD • EXECUTIVE

Reine Metlej is an award-winning entrepreneur, environmental engineer, and consultant with extensive regional and international experience in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation. As an entrepreneurship expert and startup trainer, she has designed and delivered training, mentoring, and capacity-building programs for startups, entrepreneurs, and business support organizations across the region. She works closely with entrepreneurs to strengthen their business models, develop practical strategies, and transform ideas into sustainable and impactful ventures. Reine is also a sustainability consultant specializing in ESG, circular economy, waste management, and sustainable development. Through her work, she supports businesses and institutions in developing innovative, resilient, and future-ready solutions while creating meaningful environmental and social impact. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability, empowering businesses and entrepreneurs to turn challenges into opportunities and build solutions designed for long-term impact.

AzizSara Aziz is the founder and CEO of Safe Egypt, anorganization dedicated to promoting child protectionand empowerment since its inception in 2012. Sheholds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree inPsychotherapy, along with a specialized Diploma inCounseling Sexual Abuse Survivors. With over 14 yearsof experience in child protection, womenempowerment, and mental health, Sara is a certifiedtrainer and counselor for children, adolescents, andfamilies.As a passionate author, Sara has published a series ofchildren's books addressing critical topics such assexual abuse awareness, anti-bullying, healthyrelationships, and sex education. Under herleadership, Safe Egypt has developed variousedutainment and psychological well-being resources,including: “Safeelings Game”, “The Elephant Journal,and other numerous tools and games designed forchildren, youth, and adults. Her focus on practical,family-oriented solutions empowers parents,caregivers, and educators to nurture a healthy,resilient generation. In 2024, Sara was elected as an official member of theNational Council for Childhood and Motherhood andshe also serves on the youth committee of theNational Council for Women.

Ehab Nosseir is a Mental Performance Coach for athletes and the founder of Mind Under Pressure (MUP), a coaching practice focused on the psychology of performing under pressure. His approach centers on investigation rather than generic motivation: understanding the athlete, identifying the pattern behind a performance problem, forming a working hypothesis, and developing the specific mental skill that closes the gap between training and competition. Ehab brings a rare combination of perspectives to this work. He is an ICF-certified coach (PCC Candidate) with a background spanning strategic operations, business development and commercial strategy across multiple industries. He is also a lifelong competitive athlete with roughly two decades in competitive water polo and current participation as an active Masters swimmer; which means his coaching is tested from inside the arena, not only from behind a desk. Through Mind Under Pressure, Ehab works with competitive athletes across swimming, waterpolo, football, fencing, squash, kickboxing and other sports in Egypt and the wider MENA region, and is increasingly exploring how athlete data, physiology and technology intersect with the psychological processes that shape performance under pressure. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a BSc in Computer Science.

Nataly is an Investment Principal at Seedstars International Ventures, covering MENA & South Asia. She has +5 years of professional experience across venture investing, spanning fintech infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and vertical AI. She leads end-to-end investments across India, MENA, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and built Seedstars' India investment presence from the ground up. She works closely with the fintech portion of the portfolio and has originated relationships with LPs including DFIs, sovereign investors, and institutional funds.

Dr. Nancy Naguib is a Business Development and socio-economic development strategist with more than 15 years of experience across Egypt and the MENA region. Her expertise spans business development, entrepreneurship, health and community development, institutional strengthening, youth capacity building, women’s economic empowerment, sustainability, organizational growth, and the design and implementation of development programs across multiple sectors. Throughout her career, Dr. Naguib has worked with leading international and national organizations, including Pathfinder International, GIZ, USAID, UN Women, the World Bank, the European Union, ILO, Oxfam, AUC, Shell Social Investment, and Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population. She currently serves as Head of Business Development Consulting at the Business Development Institute (BDI), where she leads strategic partnerships, consulting initiatives, learning programs, and capacity-development projects supporting organizations, enterprises, NGOs, and social ventures. Dr. Naguib is a consultant specializing in business development, leadership, gender mainstreaming, and organizational capacity building. She holds a Doctorate and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the United Kingdom,

I’m Ahmed hamoda ceo & Cofounder of Joudran company specialized in building warehouses and darkstores across the region starting from Egypt to ksa , Emirates and Bahrain We help most of the big names in the market of q commerce to build there infrastructure’s in a short time and other services related to operations and 3PL support ,Ai , through a lot of other companies we owned and all related to q Commerce sector

Ghada Kabesh is Co-Founder and Global Technical Director of the Business Development Institute (BDI), MENA's first specialized online business development institute. Built on a technology- and AI-driven model, BDI has grown to a team of 80+ and a network of over 10,000 practitioners across 12+ countries in MENA and Africa, and is a Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship (Cohort 3) company, delivered in collaboration with EdVentures. As a senior technical advisor with 25+ years in MSME and startup finance, microfinance, and business development, Ghada has supported entrepreneurship and innovation programs for USAID, Habitat for Humanity International, Global Affairs Canada, UN Women, UN-Habitat, and the Aga Khan network. She led USAID SEED and the Sustainable Services Activity, overseeing a national network of business development organizations, advising incubators and accelerators, and mentoring startup cohorts on investment readiness. She has led 30+ market studies across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen and is a frequent speaker and panel moderator at regional platforms including the MENA Housing Forums.

Hamza brings over 14 years of experience at the intersection of startups, venture-building, and early-stage investing across leading ecosystem platforms in Egypt and the wider MENAP region. He is currently Investment Director at Antler MENAP, where he leads due diligence and works closely with founders across the residency. He previously served as Head of Strategic Ventures at Banque Misr, where he built and led the bank's innovation fund from inception. Before that, he spent seven years with AUC Venture Lab, which he helped build from inception into a leading university-backed accelerator, and co-founded AUC Angels, its angel investment arm.

Mohanned El Gohary is the Customer Excellence & Capability Building Lead at Novartis Egypt, with over 11 years of experience across sales, marketing, commercial excellence, customer engagement, and digital transformation. He leads initiatives that leverage data, AI, and omnichannel engagement to enhance customer experience, build organizational capabilities, and drive sustainable business impact.

Entrepreneur & Brand Builder Mazen Draz is an Egyptian entrepreneur and brand builder with a strong focus on branding, marketing, consumer behavior, and building modern consumer businesses. His experience spans business operations, education, marketing, and entrepreneurship, giving him a perspective that connects creative brand thinking with the practical realities of building and scaling a company. He is a co-founder of Waqtun, an Egyptian watch and lifestyle brand built around the concept of time, ambition, and personal progress. From its positioning and visual identity to its content strategy, community building, product storytelling, and launch campaigns, Mazen has been closely involved in shaping Waqtun as a brand rather than simply a watch company. Waqtun approaches marketing through storytelling and community, creating a world around the idea of “time” before focusing on the product itself. The brand targets a new generation of ambitious consumers and uses design, cultural references, limited releases, collaborations, and community-led marketing to establish a distinctive identity in the market. Beyond Waqtun, Mazen works across brand strategy, marketing, operations, and business development, with a particular interest in how strong brands can create communities, shape consumer behavior, and turn products into cultural ideas.

Montaser ElAttar is the Founder and CEO of EGIKE, a clean-tech startup transforming urban transit into an active, healthy, and zero-emission lifestyle across North Africa. Combining his mechanical engineering background with a vision for sustainable living, ElAttar leads EGIKE’s vertically integrated hardware ecosystem—spanning localized e-vehicle manufacturing, shared mobility fleets, a proprietary battery-swapping network built for last-mile delivery and daily transport.

Hilda Louca is Managing Director of Converted, a next-generation AdTech and marketing automation platform helping businesses grow through AI-driven advertising and data intelligence. Converted is building the digital commerce infrastructure of the MENA region, serving over 5,000 businesses across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and expanding regionally through its Pay, Orders and Leads product lines. Prior to Converted, Hilda founded MITCHA, Egypt's leading multi-brand fashion marketplace, which was acquired by Converted. She has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen for two consecutive years (2023, 2024), and a Shark on the first season of Shark Tank Egypt.

Yasmine Khalil is the Founder of Mirsho, an AI-powered embedded finance infrastructure company connecting SMEs, software platforms, and lenders across MENA. She holds a BSc in Actuarial Science from the American University in Cairo, with minors in Computer Science and Economics. Before founding Mirsho, Yasmine worked across insurance, banking, fintech, and artificial intelligence, including roles at AXA, Emirates NBD, and FlapKap. At FlapKap, she worked in credit before moving into AI, where she built and led initiatives focused on automating underwriting and financial operations. Her experience across credit, technology, and financial services led her to build Mirsho with the goal of making SME financing more accessible, data-driven, and seamless across the region.

​خبيرة الاستشارات النفسية والأسرية ومؤسس مبادرة "100 مليون صحة نفسية""مجتمع المسعف النفسي" ​الرؤية والهدف: تؤمن الدكتورة عائشة حسن بأن استقرار المجتمع يبدأ من استقرار الأسرة. لذا، تكرس خبرتها التي تمتد لأكثر من عقدين في تمكين الوالدين والمعلمين من فهم الاحتياجات النفسية والنمائية للأطفال، وتزويدهم بالأدوات اللازمة لبناء علاقات سوية خالية من الصراعات، مما يضمن التوازن النفسي والعقلي لجميع أفراد الأسرة. كما تساعد فى تمكين سيدات الأعمال والوصول اللى التوازن النفسي وريادة الأعمال. 👌​أبرز المحطات المهنية والتطوعية. ​الريادة المجتمعية: مؤسس وقائد مبادرة "100 مليون صحة نفسية"، حيث تقود شبكة تضم أكثر من 500 متخصص . عضو فى جمعية سيدات الأعمال Bwe21 كما عملت كمقرر للجنة المرأة بالنادى الاهلى . ورئيس ومتحدث فى العديد من المؤتمرات والملتقيات . عضو فى لجنة السياسات الوطنية . 👌​الخبرة الإكلينيكية والاستشارية: المؤسس والمدير لمركز "زهوة للاستشارات النفسية" (Zahwa Mental Health Hub)، حيث تشرف على فريق من 50 استشارياً ومعالجاً، مع التركيز على تصميم برامج تعديل السلوك والذكاء العاطفي للمراهقين. وصاحبة حضانة للأطفال واكاديمية . 👌​التعاون الدولي: استشارية معتمدة لدى منظمات دولية كبرى، منها منظمة RTI International في ملف استثمارات الصحة النفسية للمراهقين بمصر، بالإضافة إلى التعاون مع UNODC والمجلس القومي للمرأة وkanvick International. مدير مشروع دولى للاقلاع عن التدخين . 👌​الحضور الإعلامي: مقدمة برامج في قنوات مثل النهار وقناة "هى" وبرنامج صغار كبار فى صوت العرب بالإضافة للظهور كضيف فى معظم القنوات التلفزيونية والراديو حيث تسخر خبرتها كمتحدثة عامة لرفع الوعي النفسي والتربوي على نطاق واسع. 👌​المؤهلات العلمية والاعتمادات: ​تجمع الدكتورة عائشة بين العمق الأكاديمي والمهارة المهنية، فهي حاصلة على: ↙️فى مجال الصحة النفسية والإرشاد النفسي دكتوراة فى الإرشاد النفسي ​ماجستير مهني في الصحة النفسية والإرشاد الأسري. باحث ماجيستير اكاديمى فى الصحة النفسية دبلوم عام تربوى من جامعة عين شمس كلية التربية دبلوم خاص فى الصحة النفسية ​شهادة الكوتشينج المعتمدة من الاتحاد الدولي للكوتشينج (ICF). ​دبلوم متخصص في اضطرابات الأمراض النفسية للأطفال وايضا الامراض النفسية للكبار من جامعة القاهرة. ​أخصائي معتمد في تعديل السلوك وصعوبات التعلم من جامعة عين شمس. ​مدرب معتمد في التربية الإيجابية من الجمعية الأمريكية للتربية الإيجابية (USA). ↙️فى مجال الإدارة وريادة الأعمال. ​اختيرت من ضمن Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women من كلية وارتون بجامعة بنسلفانيا.لدراسةالقيادة والريادة لسيدات العمال . كما حصلت الدكتورة عائشة على الرخصة الدولية لقيادة الأعمال (IBDL) هي برنامج اعتمادي عالمي لإدارة الأعمال يهدف لتأهيل محترفي وقادة الأعمال لمساعدة ١٠٠ سيدة على فتح مشروعات صغيرة MBA من الجامعة الأمريكية وحصلت ايضا على برنامج تمكين سيدات الأعمال التابع UN women والجامعة الأمريكية "رابحة" وقامت بالتحكيم فيه للعديد من المشروعات الصغيرة . 👌​مجالات التخصص: ​الإرشاد الأسري : حل النزاعات وتطوير لغة الحوار. ​تعديل سلوك الأطفال والمراهقين: التعامل مع التحديات النمائية والنفسية. تمكين نفسي وريادة الأعمال لسيدات الأعمال ​التدريب المؤسسي: ورش عمل حول التوازن بين العمل والحياة والذكاء العاطفي والتربية والصحة النفسية فى بيئة العمل. ​تصميم البرامج التوعوية: إعداد محتوى تدريبي وتوعوي لمختلف الفئات المجتمعية. 👌الخبرة السياسية رئيس لجنة الامومة والطفولة المركزية بحزب حماة الوطن رئيس لجنةالصحة النفسية المركزية بحزب الوعى . #عايشة_الحياة

Tamara Al Amad is an EMEA Business Marketing Education Trainer at Meta, delivering Meta Blueprint business education programs in Arabic and English. With over 14 years of experience across Meta, Snap Inc., and Careem, she has built and led marketing, events, and communications strategies for the region.

Accomplished business leader, mentor, and educator with over 14 years of proven expertise in driving business growth, fostering innovation, and creating impactful partnerships across industries in the MENA region. Former Regional Business Director at Chefaa, Homzmart & R2S and currently founder of Grow Academy where he spearheads market expansion, strategic sales, and corporate alliances. As Business Mentor in AUC Venture Lab & Former Instructor at ESLSCA, Nadeem has delivered over 1,000 hours of training to more than 3,000 professionals and entrepreneurs, with a focus on actionable strategies in business development, negotiation, sales optimization, and customer relationship management.

Anne Lawi – Managing Director; Impact Gateway Africa is a Venture support studio and early-stage investment fund dedicated to handholding high-impact enterprises across Africa. By providing early-stage seed capital, tailored support and strategic market access, we scale impactful solutions and create massive jobs across Africa Anne Lawi is a seasoned expert with 18 plus years of experience in strategic leadership, particularly in investment, funds design and startup deal flow management and entrepreneurship ecosystem building across Africa. Anne is coach and mentor with the Seedstar SANAD program. Her expertise in venture building, acceleration, and incubation has been pivotal in driving the growth and success of thousands of startups on the continent. Has Extensive expertise on: - Startup impact investment - Fund design - Startup investment dealflow management - Due Diligence - Innovation ecosystem building in Africa - Organization Development, Business Strategy Development and Implementation, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship Development - Facilitated investment of 100 Africa impact driven startups - Facilitated investment impact investment to a tune of $20M

Project Manager at Sevi Innovation with three years of experience in client relationship management and customer experience. Currently leading a high-impact, one-year technology driven financial inclusion project in Kakuma, focused on expanding access to digital financial services, empowering refugees and host communities and creating sustainable economic opportunities. She coordinates diverse teams, understand customer needs, engage stakeholders, drive innovative technology-enabled initiatives and monitor project performance to ensure effective and measurable results. passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen livelihoods, promote financial empowerment and deliver meaningful lasting impact.

Founder and CEO of GBarena, leverages 17+ years of tech and product expertise to shape the MENA region's gaming landscape. Originally founded to connect gamers, sponsors, and organizers into a thriving esports ecosystem, GBarena has scaled through key acquisitions and partnerships. Today, the platform is expanding its impact by integrating gamification into new frontiers, particularly through educational gaming and school-focused initiatives.

Founder of ALMANAC, building the programs and partnerships that help corporates and governments move faster on industrial sustainability across EMEA. She is also a Venture Partner at BetterWay Ventures.

MSc Strength & Conditioning, University of Greenwich, UK. Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA Former Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Medway Hospital, UK.

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.

Dr. Sameh Elsayed Ibrahim is a senior executive with over 32 years of experience across the construction and real estate sectors. He currently serves as CEO of Misr Elgdida for Housing and Development, where he leads strategic growth initiatives, develops partnerships with major real estate companies, oversees the development of New Heliopolis City, and drives the company’s long-term sustainability and expansion strategy. Throughout his career, Sameh has held senior leadership positions including CEO of El Nasr General Contracting – Hassan Mohamed Allam, CEO of ECD/EPMC, COO of Dar for Construction and Development, COO of Rooya Development, and CEO and Board Member of DETAC Group. During his tenure at DETAC, he led the company to Class 1 classification and oversaw the delivery of 50 residential, commercial, and industrial projects valued at more than EGP 3 billion. A civil engineer by training, Sameh holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University, an MBA from Port Said University, and a DBA from Ain Shams University, in addition to a Leadership Diploma and professional certifications in planning, cost control, contracts, bids, FIDIC, and quality and environmental management. His expertise spans corporate strategy, business development, large-scale project management, organizational transformation, financial planning, talent development, and stakeholder management, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and translating strategic objectives into sustainable business growth.

I’m Head of E-Commerce at Hayat Egypt, with previous experience at Samsung, L’Oréal, Noon, and Black+Decker. I bring over 10 years of experience across e-commerce, digital commerce, D2C, and marketplaces in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Strategic marketing leader with 16+ years of experience driving brand growth, creative excellence, and integrated campaigns across education, entertainment, FMCG and banking sectors. Proven track record in building successful brands and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impact-driven campaigns that elevate visibility and engagement across diverse markets. EDUCATION: Masters of Mass Communications (specialization Marketing): London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom, October 2012 Result: Distinction (highest honors) Bachelor of Arts: The American University in Cairo (AUC) Major: Mass Communication specialized in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Minor: Psychology Graduation: June 2009 GPA: 3.7/4 (high honors) American Diploma: BBC International School, June 2005, SAT examination score: 1230, GPA: 4 International Baccalaureate (IB diploma): Stockholm International School, Sweden, 2002-2004 WORK EXPERIENCE: Head of Marketing, Events and PR, Emirates NBD, Jan 2026 – Present • Leading a fully integrated marketing and communications function spanning digital, business marketing, social media, PR, media buying, sponsorships, branding, web, and events. • Define and execute marketing and corporate communications strategies aligned with business growth, acquisition, and brand leadership. • Create and execute targeted events and experiential marketing initiatives for our different customer segments to enhance engagement and reinforce brand positioning. • Partner with GCC teams to ensure cross-market alignment, consistency, and regional synergy. • Develop segmented communication frameworks across retail, SME, and corporate audiences. • Drive performance and digital marketing initiatives to strengthen acquisition and conversion. • Oversee reputation management, corporate messaging, and agency ecosystems to deliver high-impact campaigns in a highly competitive regional banking landscape. Director of Marketing, The American University in Cairo, Jan 2018 – August 2025 • Led AUC’s first two-year flagship integrated campaign AUC100: Be the Future, celebrating the university’s centennial. Directed strategy, creative development, and global rollout involving 80+ distinguished alumni and international production teams. • Strengthened AUC’s positioning as Egypt’s leading global university across local and international markets. • Oversaw social media, media buying, video production, and market research, significantly elevating digital presence among leading global universities • Drove recruitment marketing initiatives across MENA and the U.S. to support international student enrollment growth. • Managed multiple agencies and internal teams for efficient campaign delivery. • Directed multi-channel strategies across ATL, digital, activations, events, print, and web to engage diverse stakeholders (students, alumni, donors, government, faculty) Head of Marketing, El Gouna Film Festival (GFF), April 23 – December 23 (Seasonal Position) • Led the comeback marketing strategy for the 6th edition after a two-year hiatus. • Directed integrated campaigns across digital, outdoor, video, rebranding, and BTL. • Managed a competitive multi-agency pitching process with leading regional agencies. • Curated and marketed 40+ events across an 8-day festival program, driving visibility and audience engagement. • Built strategic partnerships with tourism, cultural, and arts entities to amplify reach. • Oversaw social media, sponsor integration, on-ground activations, venue branding, and external agencies. Group Brand Manager, L'Oreal Egypt, Oct 2012 – Dec 2017 Progressed from Brand Manager to Senior Brand Manager to Group Brand Manager • Drove the success of multiple brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline and Lancôme through innovative campaigns and product launches in a highly competitive FMCG market. • Developed integrated plans balancing brand equity, awareness, creativity, and commercial growth. • Led cross-functional collaboration across sales, supply chain, distribution, finance, and training teams to ensure alignment and profitability. • Managed internal teams and external agencies such as digital, PR and media buying to ensure campaign excellence with a different group of agencies for each brand. • Worked closely with GCC and global headquarters on launches and strategy alignment. Communications Manager, Leo Burnett Cairo, July 2011- October 2011 (left to pursue Masters) • Managed strategic campaigns and client relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and creative excellence for clients such as Orange and Juhayna, • Liaising internally and externally with all relevant teams to ensure prompt execution and delivery of creative campaigns that consumers can engage with. • Oversaw timelines, budgets, market research and execution Senior Account Executive, JWT Cairo, January 2010 – July 2011 (Vodafone and Nokia) • Managed Vodafone and Nokia’s North African accounts, ensuring consistent brand communications across markets and country teams • Collaborated with creative teams and negotiated with clients to develop campaigns spanning TV, digital, print, and activations ensuring that the brand objectives are met Intern at Mindshare Tokyo, Japan (Marketing and Media Network), June 2009- January 2010 • Supported media planning and creative campaigns for clients including Lufthansa, Unilever, and Fujitsu, gaining international exposure to traditional and digital media strategies. Marketing Trainee, Mobinil (Orange now), June - August 2007. • Coordinated between the advertising agency and the marketing department. • Supervised several T.V ads shoots to ensure that the agreed upon storyboard was implemented. UNIVERSITY ACHIEVMENTS: • Valedictorian, Spring 2009: selected out of forty candidates to represent the graduating students by giving the self-written graduation speech in front of 4000 commencement attendees. • Group Leader in Graduation Project: Awarded "Best Campaign" by JWT on creating a fully integrated campaign about "Female Harassment on Egyptian Streets". • Member, Human Rights Council, Cairo International Model United Nations (CIMUN) • Peer Leader, First Year Experience Program DIPLOMAS: • Talk Show and News Presenting Diplomas- Cairo Media School, May 2017 • Television Presenting and Voice Coaching Diploma- ONA Academy, April 2017 LANGUAGES AND SKILLS: • Fluent spoken and written English and Arabic, basic French • Proficient in CRM tools such as Salesforce and HubsSpot, digital analytics, and AI-driven tools TRAVEL EXPERIENCE: • Lived in Tokyo, Japan for eight years and attended elementary/junior school there. Lived in Sweden for two years and attended high-school there. Lived in London during my Masters. • Worldwide travel and exposure to many different cultures and countries.

Over 19 years of Banking experience focusing on retail digital and banking products transformation

Dr. Haytham Sayed Mohamed, a consultant surgeon, healthcare leader & executive with more than 23 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at OneHealth by AXA in Egypt. In this role, he oversees strategic commercial management for a diverse network of medical centers & healthcare facilities. With a dual academic & professional background in medicine & business, Dr. Haytham has consistently bridged the gap between clinical practice & executive commercial strategy. His work focuses on integrated healthcare model management solutions to enhance cost optimization, efficiency & sustainability. He has played a key role in partnerships with different entities ensuring alignment with national & international healthcare standards.

Mostafa Elnahhas is the CEO of Technology at Fawry and the CEO and Chairman of FIS (Fawry Integrated Systems) a subsidiary company and the Technology arm of Fawry, and a member of Fawry’s founding team. He holds more than 27 years of international experience in the Software industry across the field of EBPP, eCommerce, ePayment, eBanking, FinTech, Mobile Money and Travel technologies, El Nahhas drives Fawry’s broad technology operations by optimizing the management of development, analysis and design, solutions architecture, and information security; according to the latest industry trends, and compliant with international standards. Mostafa holds a B.Sc. in Computer Systems Engineering from Alexandria University, and Executive MBA from the American University in Cairo. He also holds a certification in Business and Marketing strategy from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University; and certification of Leadership and Management from The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in USA. Prior to joining Fawry, Mostafa served as Software Architect and Subject Matter Expert for major international software companies including HP, Atos Origin and EDS. Elnahhas served in key roles across various successful projects for major clients such as: the Saudi Ministry of Finance, SADAD Payment System, and the Saudi Public Pension Agency in KSA; as well as Reichhold, General Motors, and AirFare, in the USA; and ComponentSource in the United Kingdom. Elnahhas is also active Angel Investor, Technology Advisor and Mentor for many of the Startups and FinTech companies in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern ecosystems.

Barbara Adolehoume is Climate Acceleration Program Manager at I&P, where she supports the growth and financing of climate ventures across West and Central Africa, including the CATAL1.5°T ("Catalist") program. Based in Abidjan, she brings a combined background in carbon finance and development economics to the question of how early-stage climate businesses access the right capital and partnerships to scale. Before joining I&P, she spent four years as Carbon Finance Project Manager at Entrepreneurs du Monde, working across Togo, Burkina Faso, Haiti and Côte d'Ivoire. She holds a Master's in Development Economics from Paris-Dauphine and a degree in Economics and Geography from Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I).

Tando Matanda is the CEO of Musa, an intelligent SME capital-orchestration platform. Musa is the coordination layer for financiers deploying into emerging market SMEs. Musa organizes catalytic, debt, equity, and guarantee capital around an anchor into a single funding stack, so financiers deploy together, share the diligence and the risk, and the business is funded once, in full, rather than in fragments over months. Backed by J.P. Morgan and Techstars, Musa is live across four countries and works with more than 20 financier partners representing billions in potential capital. Previously, Tando led Australia’s first mobility-focused corporate venture fund ($10M) at Car Group (ASX:CAR), becoming the first Afro-Australian woman to run a multi-million-dollar CVC program. Cambridge educated, she began her career at BCG Digital Ventures. Tando is recognised as a Women Leading Tech Innovator (B&T x Atlassian) and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year (Women Changing the World Awards), she focuses on re-architecting capital flow so SMEs can grow and financiers deploy more effectively.

Benjamin Meier works with GIZ’s CATAL1.5°T initiative, supporting climate-tech ventures across West Africa to access capital and scale. His work focuses on helping companies scale, investment readiness and innovative financing approaches, including Capital Stacking and repayable grants. He works closely with entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem partners to bridge financing gaps and mobilise private capital for African climate ventures. Based in Dakar, he supports CATAL1.5°T’s activities across Francophone West Africa.

Fady Kamel is a serial entrepreneur and fintech innovator in the precious metals industry. As active member of the Gold and Jewelry Division in Cairo, he brings over 15 years of expertise in the financial and investment sectors. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Economic Sciences, Kamel has consistently driven industry transformation through a forward-thinking approach. Commitment to Compliance & Regtech Kamel is a staunch advocate for regulatory compliance and financial integrity. He has championed the integration of Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) directives, including Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures, and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) standards. These efforts not only reinforce national strategies to combat informal economies but also contribute to a more inclusive and transparent financial ecosystem. Strategic Investments & Acquisitions Through strategic investments and acquisitions in both Egypt and the UAE, Kamel has significantly expanded the technological infrastructure supporting precious metals investment. His portfolio includes ventures such as HAF and Gramz in Egypt, as well as DMH in the UAE. These initiatives are accelerating the digitization and modernization of the gold industry, positioning Kamel as a pioneering force in transforming how gold is bought, sold, and accessed across Egypt and the region. Recognition & Awards In recognition of his pioneering leadership and impact on the industry, Kamel was named: ● Digital Transformation Leader for a Precious Metals Company by Global Excellence Chronicle Magazine (GEC Awards) ● Most Visionary Leader in Precious Metals Investment in Egypt by The Global Economics Awards (The Global Economics) Pioneering Financial Inclusion Driven by a strong belief in transparency and equal access to investment opportunities, Kamel has led Dahab Masr in developing advanced tools and platforms that redefine gold as a safe-haven investment. Under his leadership, the company has made real-time market data, pricing, and educational resources freely accessible—empowering both first-time and seasoned investors. His vision has played a pivotal role in democratizing precious metals investment across all socioeconomic segments in Egypt

Omar Ellaithy is an entrepreneur and business leader with a background in banking and a passion for building businesses that create meaningful impact. Today, Omar is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Babyfit Academy, an infant swimming academy focused on introducing children to sports and building the foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle from as early as two months old. Omar began his professional journey in banking at CIB (Commercial International Bank) before transitioning into entrepreneurship and pursuing his passion for building and developing businesses. A graduate of Cairo University’s Faculty of Commerce, English Section, Omar’s journey reflects his belief in turning ideas into meaningful experiences and businesses that create real value for people and communities.

Senior Account Manager Nawah Scientific/ Project Manager SIA Space

Nehal Helmy is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Flend, Egypt's first licensed digital NBFI dedicated to SME finance. An economist by training, she brings over a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship, financial sector development, public policy, and international finance. Before co-founding Flend, Nehal served as Economic Advisor to Egypt's Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, where she led Egypt's engagement with leading international financial institutions, including the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, EBRD, OECD, and AIIB. She played a central role in negotiating a US$4.5 billion budget support package, shaping investment and financial sector reforms, and advancing Egypt's sustainable development agenda. Earlier in her career at the World Bank Group, Nehal led financial sector development initiatives across the Middle East, focusing on expanding access to finance for MSMEs and affordable housing finance in Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen. Recognized as one of the region's leading female innovators, Nehal was selected for UNDP's Women Innovators Program and IFC's SheWins Arabia, which recognize high-potential technology entrepreneurs driving sustainable impact across the Arab world. She holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Barcelona and is passionate about building technology-driven financial solutions that unlock growth for underserved businesses.

Head of Marketing @ Al Ahly Sporting Club | Marketing Communications

Youssef Mohsen is an Egyptian entrepreneur and a pioneer of the esports industry in Egypt and the wider region. As a founder of Anubis Gaming, the first professional esports organization in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, he helped grow the organization from a small startup into a championship-winning team with world and regional titles, securing major partnerships with brands like Mercedes-Benz and Vodafone along the way. Today, he is the Founder and Managing Director of Quantum, a premium ecosystem that combines education, esports, talent management, and events to transform gaming in Egypt into a structured and professionally valuable path for young people. Through Quantum, he is working to bring coding, AI, and esports programs to youth across Egypt, turning something millions already love into real skills and opportunity. His experience spans business development, sponsorships, operations, events, and talent management, built on a track record of taking ideas from the ground up and scaling them.

Dr. Amany Eissa is VP of Artificial Intelligence at Keheilan Asset Management, where she leads AI strategy and conducts due diligence across the fund's deep-tech and capital-markets investments. She is also Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at the Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) in the New Administrative Capital, and an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences. At EUI she founded the university's Centre of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and its Careers & Employability Center. She mentors founders and early-career talent across both. She holds several advisory positions and contributed to Egypt's National AI Strategy workgroup, bridging applied machine learning, venture investment, and higher education. She holds a PhD in Data Science and a Private Equity & Venture Capital Diploma from AUC, and works fluidly across the MENA region and Europe.

Driving Seamless Gaming Operations & Competitive Excellence Neo Gamerz