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Mr. Raafat Hindy","title":"Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Egypt","company":"","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/669ff52ba754.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/h-e-mr-raafat-hindy","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/h-e-mr-raafat-hindy.md"},{"slug":"h-e-osama-saleh","name":"H.E Osama Saleh","title":"Chairman credit agricole & Former Egyptian Minister of Investment","company":"Credit Agricole - Egypt","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":true,"bio":"Current Position\nAs A Chairman:\n• April 2022 – Present\no Credit Agricole Bank - Egypt\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)\n• April 2019 – Present\no SODIC (Sixth of October Development and Investment Company)\n Vice Chairman (continuing) - April 2019 – Present\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board) - April 2019 – January 2022\n• January 2016 – Present\no Abu Soma Touristic Development Company\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)\n• January 2015 – Present\no Ayady Investment and Development\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)\n And its affiliated companies:\n Ayady for Urban Development\n Papyrus Company\n Ergo Company\n• December 2014 – December 2017\nAnd from 2020 - Present\no Egyptian Investment Company\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)\nAs A Board Member:\n• March 2024 – Present\no Cairo International Stadium Authority\n Board Member\n• 2017 – Present\no NI Capital Bank\n Board Member\n• 2015 – Present\no National Investment Bank\n Board Member\nPrevious Experiences\n• November 2014 – March 2015\no Arab Investment Company\n (Non-Executive Chairman of the Board)\n• August 2005 – September 2009\no Delta International Bank\n (Board Member)\n Roles include:\n Member of the General Assembly of the Holding Company for Insurance.\n Member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Finance at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology.\n Member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Finance at Ahram Canadian University.\n• May 1981 – 1982\no Arthur Young, Mohamed Abdullah Zarouk & Co.\n Progressed from Auditor to Audit Team Leader. Key responsibilities included auditing banks such as the National Bank of Egypt and American Express Bank.\n• October 1982 – March 1991\no National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Egypt\n Progressed over nine years from an Operations Employee (1 year) to Credit Administration and eventually promoted to Credit and Marketing Manager.\n• April 1991 – July 2005\no American Express Bank Limited, Egypt\n Chief Executive Officer – Egypt\n 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.\nOther Roles\n• 2008 – 2020\no Visiting Professor of Finance\n American University in Cairo","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/155a4045795f.webp","sessions":["building-investment-ready-economies-the-role-of-policy-capital-and-ins"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/h-e-osama-saleh","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/h-e-osama-saleh.md"},{"slug":"basma-ammari","name":"Basma Ammari","title":"Director of Public Policy, Middle East and North Africa","company":"Meta","country":"United Arab Emirates","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Basma Ammari is the Director of Public Policy for the MENA region at Meta. She leads a team that focuses on tech regulations and policies, promotes platform integrity, and supports innovation ecosystems. By practice, Basma is an international development and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, having worked at the World Bank in Washington DC, Africa and MENA, as well as with social impact organizations and governments in those regions. Basma worked across several sectors and contexts, from education, to health to community development and across several countries, including in conflict and post conflict zones in West and East Africa and the Middle East. Prior to Meta, Basma served at the Prime Minister’s Office of the UAE as advisor in Strategy and Innovation. She has a Bachelors in Economics and Finance and holds an MBA degree.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/0d9ef0b2ee41.webp","sessions":["ai-and-the-new-rules-of-innovation-can-mena-lead-the-next-ai-era","meta-ai-academy-award-ceremony"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/basma-ammari","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/basma-ammari.md"},{"slug":"stefano-mazzone","name":"Stefano Mazzone","title":"General Manager","company":"Roche Egypt","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Stefano Mazzone\nGeneral Manager of Roche Egypt, Pharma organization.\nStefano Mazzone is the General Manager of Roche Egypt, Pharma organization. He brings international leadership experience across Roche Italy, the EEMEA region, Pharma International headquarters, and the Middle East, with a strong track record across commercial leadership, market access, business transformation, and ecosystem collaboration.\nThroughout his career, Stefano has worked across mature and emerging healthcare systems, supporting scalable solutions in environments where healthcare needs are complex and resources are often under pressure. His leadership is shaped by a belief that meaningful healthcare progress happens when people, partners, and ecosystems work together around what matters most.\nStefano holds a Master’s in Healthcare Management and Policy from Bocconi University, as well as degrees in Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Milan.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/4146ca818213.webp","sessions":["beyond-the-core-how-market-leaders-build-their-next-growth-engine"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/stefano-mazzone","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/stefano-mazzone.md"},{"slug":"samah-anwar","name":"Samah Anwar","title":"CEO & Co-Founder","company":"TellAVision.io","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/2c0d7f078bd9.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/samah-anwar","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/samah-anwar.md"},{"slug":"mohamed-kassem","name":"Mohamed Kassem","title":"General Manager","company":"Microsoft","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/373997bb8c4e.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-kassem","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-kassem.md"},{"slug":"said-baaghil","name":"Said Baaghil","title":"The Brand Scientist","company":"The Baaghil","country":"Turkey","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/9d778cfb9116.webp","sessions":["the-myth-of-personal-brand","meet-and-greet-said-baaghil","distortion-protocol-perception-vs-reality","personal-brand-the-power-of-you"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/said-baaghil","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/said-baaghil.md"},{"slug":"mohamed-el-araby","name":"Mohamed El Araby","title":"Managing Director","company":"L'Oréal","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/52e71d7cb3c4.webp","sessions":["beyond-the-core-how-market-leaders-build-their-next-growth-engine"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-el-araby","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-el-araby.md"},{"slug":"margret-o-connor","name":"Margret O’Connor","title":"Chairperson","company":"Launch Africa Ventures","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":true,"bio":"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.\nHer portfolio career includes:\n• 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.\n• 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.\n• Investment Committee of a pan-African gender lens fund, Five35 Ventures. Mastercard Foundation is anchor investor.\n• London Business School Private Equity MasterClass guest lecturer\n• Director of Autonomi Capital, an advisory firm the provides high quality independent advice to the energy, infrastructure, and resources sectors in Africa.\nMargaret 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.\nBetween 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.\nMargaret’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.\nA sought-after speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader, Margaret’s recent thought leadership activities have included:\n• Money 20/20 Middle East, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia\n• GITEX in Dubai, United Arab Emirates\n• Milken Middle East & Africa Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE\n• Counder, Cape Town, South Africa\n• AFSIC, London, UK\n• Super Return Africa in Cape Town, South Africa\n• Super Return Emerging Markets in Amsterdam, Netherlands\n• African Venture Capital Association in Cairo, Egypt\n• HTG Investor Spotlight in Berlin, Germany\n• London Business School Private Equity MasterClass in the United Kingdom\nMargaret 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/2359bf27641b.webp","sessions":["macro-conditions-liquidity-and-risk-what-global-shifts-mean-for-mena-a","innovation-theater-vs-real-impact-how-to-tell-the-difference","ai-is-reshaping-venture-capital-but-where-are-the-real-returns"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/margret-o-connor","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/margret-o-connor.md"},{"slug":"belal-zahran","name":"Belal Zahran","title":"Chief Revenue Officer","company":"Foodics","country":"Egypt","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.\nBelal 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.\nBelal 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/73d24e4d9633.webp","sessions":["agentic-commerce-the-future-of-ai-driven-buying"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/belal-zahran","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/belal-zahran.md"},{"slug":"ksenia-kurileva","name":"Ksenia Kurileva","title":"Founder","company":"ALMANAC","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/fc21ce06a9a4.webp","sessions":["sanad-elevateher-pitch"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ksenia-kurileva","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ksenia-kurileva.md"},{"slug":"tando-matanda","name":"Tando Matanda","title":"CEO & Co-founder","company":"Musa Ventures","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.\nPreviously, 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/dd77157c22a1.webp","sessions":["from-climate-innovation-to-scale-what-actually-works","investor-roundtable-build-the-deal-capital-stacking-for-climate-ventur"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/tando-matanda","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/tando-matanda.md"},{"slug":"benjamin-meier","name":"Benjamin Meier","title":"Project Lead CATAL1.5°T Africa","company":"GIZ","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/d2cb5846c261.webp","sessions":["from-climate-innovation-to-scale-what-actually-works","investor-roundtable-build-the-deal-capital-stacking-for-climate-ventur","building-the-bridges-strengthening-egypt-s-entrepreneurial-ecosystem"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/benjamin-meier","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/benjamin-meier.md"},{"slug":"carolyne-kirabo","name":"Carolyne Kirabo","title":"Founder and Managing Partner","company":"M-Kyala Capital","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Carolyne Kirabo is the founder of M-Kyala Ventures, M-Kyala Capital and the Gender Action Collective.\nShe has 15+ years’ experience working in the gender inclusion, impact investing, management consulting, SME strategy and operational advisory support where she champions the use of gender inclusive approaches to building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. She has championed increased economic inclusion for women entrepreneurs that has seen her work impact over 500 women in Africa.\nCarolyne’s work aims at increasing access to finance for underserved and undervalued women entrepreneurs. She supports investors, INGOs, Foundations and entrepreneurs to develop inclusive strategies across their work while also investing capital directly to women owned and led SMEs in East Africa.\nCarolyne is actively involved in several gender equality initiatives across Africa and recently launched the Gender Action Collective, a community intended to amplify the voice and work of female entrepreneurs and drive the relevant resources and support needed to strengthen the ecosystem that serves them.\nShe holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and sits on the board of AFARA Accelerator and the Investment Committee of SHONA Capital.\nCarolyne is a key figure in the ecosystem known for her passion for and work in advancing women entrepreneurship.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/d77d9a7c2fb8.webp","sessions":["beyond-the-funding-gap-what-would-it-take-to-change-the-investment-pip"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/carolyne-kirabo","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/carolyne-kirabo.md"},{"slug":"serdar-yucel","name":"Serdar Yucel","title":"Consultant & Mentor","company":"Seedstars","country":"","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"I have M.Sc.(Robotics) and B.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, then obtained MBA in the UK, and am PMP certified.\nBefore, I worked at international companies (Siemens, Nokia, Thuraya) on Sales/Business Development/Project Management in C-level roles.\nMy experience covers; Technology, Innovation, Business on ICT, Energy, Mobility across EU, C.Asia, M.East, Africa, APAC, LATAM, US, TR, as well coaching, mentoring, advising technology startups and SMEs under global organizations on R&D&I.\nI have a startup background, the Partner/Managing Director, of an Estonian startup on Data Traffic Optimization, SaaS in Cloud, onboard passenger transportation vehicles.\nIn addition, I'm the Senior Industrial Advisor for Business Development at European Bank of Reconstruction and Development(EBRD).\nPreviously, my role at the European Technology Chamber(EUTECH) as the Director of Mobility and Academy Council; was to bring innovative Tech-related businesses, policy and decision makers together through better networking and collaboration opportunities providing Advocates with the flexibility to engage with specific enterprises according to their requirements. This allows businesses to customize interactions with other companies and industry experts, making it easier to collaborate and achieve common goals.\nCurrently, I’m the Director of Strategy & Reporting, and Sales & Marketing, at The Scientific And Technological Research Council(TÜBİTAK, Türkiye) for Business Development (Informatics&Information Security Center), and Financial performance(tech/innovation centers).\nMy focus is on;\nStrategy\nDirector-level strategy and reporting experience at multiple organizations (TUBITAK, EUTECH, EBRD etc.) with proven ability to develop business strategy and financial/performance frameworks.\nStartup Growth/Investment Readiness\n10+ years coaching/mentoring startups and entrepreneurs through accelerators and innovation networks (EIC, Seedstars, SDG Impact etc.) with deep expertise in investor storytelling and business case development.\nBusiness Development\nExtensive experience across emerging markets and multiple sectors (Nokia, RebelRoam, Thuraya etc.) with strong P&L ownership and revenue growth track record, currently focused more on strategic advising.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/31f789cf6552.webp","sessions":["sanad-elevateher-pitch","meet-and-greet-serdar-yucel"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/serdar-yucel","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/serdar-yucel.md"},{"slug":"bako-ambianda","name":"Bako Ambianda","title":"CEO","company":"Backbone Capital Ventures","country":"United States","headliner":true,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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. 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With over 20 years of experience in the learning and development field since 2005, Ahmed has led and managed hundreds of learning projects across government entities, multinational corporations, and universities. His work spans several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, and Zambia. Ahmed brings a rich professional track record through his contributions to learning and development initiatives across multiple industries. 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He received his Bachelor dregree from the faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo (2002) and his MSc in Conservation of Monuments and Sites from the Raymond Lemaire International Centre for Conservation, KU Leuven (2009). He is the founder of Mansour for Architecture and Conservation. His expertise spans the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historical buildings and the regeneration of traditional areas. Ahmed previously served as a key consultant for the UNESCO \"Urban Regeneration for Historic Cairo\" project, aiming at developing a conservation and management plans for the World Heritage Property. His expertise extends to major sites in Histroic Cairo, Heliopolis, downtown Cairo and Alexandria, where he has led extensive documentation, condition surveys, and adaptive reuse master planning to enhance visitor experience and economic sustainability. Complementing his practice, he is a part-time lecturer and is actively involved in several conservation and rehabilitation projects.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/8313b74c9bf3.webp","sessions":["discover-the-stories-hidden-in-historic-buildings-architectural-detect"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-mansour","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-mansour.md"},{"slug":"ahmed-mokhtar","name":"Ahmed Mokhtar","title":"Innovation Consultant","company":"SODIC","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Ahmed Mokhtar is an Innovation Consultant specializing in startup–corporate collaborations, product development, and commercialization through venture clienting. He manages the innovation department at SODIC, overseeing company-wide hackathons and partnerships with startups, accelerators, and VCs. 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He received his Ph.D. in Health Technology from Duke University, USA.\nDr. Morsy has held many lead and advisory roles in the healthcare technology management space. He was Lead R&D Engineer at Philips Medical Systems in Seattle, USA; and the General Manger of IBE Technologies. He later served as Senior Advisor on IT strategy planning to the Chairman of Egypt National Post Organization, Senior Director at SysDSoft (acquired by Intel), and Senior Program Manager at the Microsoft Innovation Center in Cairo leading the healthcare innovation team. 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I have previously held senior positions with organizations including JLL, TMG, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Kann Finch Group and Mazaraki FBK, delivering projects across Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Morocco, KSA, Iraq and the UK.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/9e21c1903664.webp","sessions":["building-tomorrow-technology-s-impact-on-egypt-s-diverse-projects-and"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-moustafa","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-moustafa.md"},{"slug":"ahmed-nagy","name":"Ahmed Nagy","title":"Founder & CEO","company":"EfhamAI","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Ahmed Nagy is a serial entrepreneur and technology founder based in Egypt, building at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and education. He is the founder of Anspire, a Cairo-based digital agency with over 13 years of experience and a team of 20+ engineers, and the founder of NixAI, a Wyoming-registered AI venture studio and MicroSaaS product studio backed by U.S. investors.\nHis latest venture, EfhamAI.com, is an Arabic-language AI education platform launched in 2026 with over 100 lessons in Egyptian colloquial Arabic, built to reach the 400+ million Arabic speakers worldwide who are underserved by existing AI education content.\nAlongside his independent ventures, Ahmed serves as Chief of Innovation at his family's healthcare IT business, ESG Group, whose Hospital Information System powers over 100 hospitals across Egypt and Saudi Arabia — bringing his product and AI expertise to modernize a sector with deep, lasting impact.\nA computer science graduate of the British University in Egypt, Ahmed has been a founder and freelance designer since high school. 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My expertise in financial accounting and project feasibility studies enables the team to make informed decisions that align with business objectives and stakeholder interests.\nWith a Certified Internal Auditor credential earned in early 2025, I bring advanced proficiency in internal controls and risk management to support organizational growth. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I aim to drive sustainable financial strategies that empower innovation and operational excellence within VMS and its diverse portfolio of ventures.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/dc00c0f350cf.webp","sessions":["saudi-market-entry-navigating-regulations-government-platforms-and-bus"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-rakha","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-rakha.md"},{"slug":"ahmed-rashad","name":"Ahmed Rashad","title":"Founder of Business Belarabi platform and angel investor","company":"Business belarabi","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Ahmed Rashad is the founder of Business Belarabi one of the leading\nArabic media, education platforms specialized business and career\neducation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, alongside his work as an\nangel investor supporting early-stage ventures. 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Holder of\nISSF C & D Coaching Certificates, with strong expertise in\nperformance analysis, training program design, and mentoring\nathletes of all levels (youth, junior, senior). Skilled in guiding local\ncoaches, implementing modern coaching methods, and fostering\nathlete motivation to achieve excellence.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/4d93beb0474e.webp","sessions":["how-iot-is-transforming-the-sports-experience"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-shaban","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ahmed-shaban.md"},{"slug":"ahmed-shaboury","name":"Ahmed Shaboury","title":"CEO","company":"Torasna","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Ahmed Shaboury is the Founder and CEO of Torasna, a heritage development company turning Egypt’s cultural assets into sustainable economic and cultural engines through public-private partnerships. He developed the business model for the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, and co-authored the Strategic Management Plan for the Pyramids of Giza, aligning with UNESCO benchmarks and advancing sustainable tourism.\nAs Co-Founder of Shaboury Associates, he has led 70+ visitor center and museum projects across the ancient world, including the Neom Experience Centre in Saudi Arabia and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in the UAE. As Managing Partner at Citadel for Asset Management, he transformed Cairo’s Salah al-Din Citadel into a vibrant cultural destination through heritage-led regeneration, destination marketing, and cultural programming.\nAhmed is a board member of Egypt’s General Authority for Tourism Promotion and serves on the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities’ Experts Committee. He is a frequent speaker at international forums on heritage development, cultural tourism, and site management. 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I am also the Founder and Owner of A90 for Health Services.\nI 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.\nIn 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. 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Academically, Ayman holds an MBA from the University of\nWarwick, a Bachelor's in Accounting from the American University in Cairo,\nand a project finance certificate from Harvard University, making him a\nwell-rounded and versatile leader in finance.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/668829d1cd58.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-el-tanbouly","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-el-tanbouly.md"},{"slug":"ayman-elsawy","name":"Ayman Elsawy","title":"Founder & CEO","company":"Bokra","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"A highly experienced financial expert with over 28 years of experience working in the financial industry, with a proven track record of providing strategic financial guidance to clients across Egypt and the Middle East, helping them unlock their growth potential and achieve their financial goals","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/96d33bb5d9be.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-elsawy","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-elsawy.md"},{"slug":"ayman-elsherbiny","name":"Ayman Elsherbiny","title":"General Manager","company":"تنقيب - TanQeeb","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"NO. 1 Influencer all over LinkedIn Egypt, 700,000 Followers, I am an Egyptian LinkedIn influencer, with a passion in LinkedIn branding, LinkedIn algorithms optimization, and personal branding strategies for Experts to help individuals achieve the best possible results in securing meaningful job opportunities for growth.\nOver the past two years, I’ve helped more than 15,000 clients, with 80% of them successfully landing better job opportunities after optimizing their LinkedIn profiles.\nIn addition to my consulting work, I deliver workshops and lectures in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, focusing on career development for fresh grads & student , personal branding for CEO's & Entrepreneurs, and building professional LinkedIn profiles that stand out in today’s competitive job market.\ndriving success in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and FMCG industries. With over 14 years of experience in multinational companies, I have gained expertise across various fields including finance, warehousing, logistics operations, supply chain, and costing.\nAs an influential LinkedIn presence, I strive to share my knowledge and insights with fellow professionals, fostering industry growth and development. With a proven track record of achieving results and driving operational excellence, I am dedicated to contributing to the success of organizations and professionals alike.\nLet's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate and make a positive impact in the industry.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/85adcfe04ad9.webp","sessions":["ai-skills-that-pay-unlocking-the-next-generation-of-freelance-opportun"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-elsherbiny","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-elsherbiny.md"},{"slug":"ayman-essawy","name":"Ayman Essawy","title":"Co-Founder & CEO","company":"Lucky App","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"The Co-founder & CEO of Lucky,\nEgypt’s leading consumer fintech platform. 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Most recently, he served as Commercial Director at Nacita Mobility, following senior regional and country leadership roles with Basebone, Digital Virgo, Mondia, Ooredoo Qatar and Orange Egypt.\nAyman started his career as a telecom engineer and evolved into commercial leadership, business development, partnerships and new revenue creation. His experience spans telecom, digital products, VAS, payments, mobility and emerging business models.\nOutside business, Ayman is a professional musician, singer and guitarist, actor in immersive theatre, and partner at Stage Left Productions. 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Her contributions have received international recognition through numerous awards, fellowships, leadership programmes, and speaking engagements at conferences and international events.\nIn recent years, Balsam has expanded her work into the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, combining emotional intelligence, an understanding of human behaviour, communication, and innovation. 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They also delivered over 3,400 hours of training, coaching, and mentorship, awarded 18 grants valued at approximately USD 440,000, and supported participating startups in securing around USD 40 million in follow-on funding while generating more than USD 32 million in revenues.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/95145906f6a2.webp","sessions":["innovation-theater-vs-real-impact-how-to-tell-the-difference","mena-expansion-lab-your-playbook-for-scaling-from-egypt-to-the-gulf"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hassan-mansi","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hassan-mansi.md"},{"slug":"hatem-elbanna","name":"Hatem Elbanna","title":"Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at ‏ESLSCA University & Mansoura University.","company":"‏ESLSCA University","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"I am an Assistant Professor of Sport Science specializing in Sport Psychology and Intelligent Systems. 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As a Sports Psychology and Performance Consultant, I work with elite athletes and national teams in Egypt, including the Judo and Fencing national teams, supporting their mental preparation and performance for international and Olympic competitions.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/f713666a9071.webp","sessions":["sports-education-beyond-physical-training"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hatem-elbanna","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hatem-elbanna.md"},{"slug":"hatem-sallam","name":"Hatem Sallam","title":"Cofounder and CEO","company":"EduSofx","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Hatem is currently the founder and CEO of EduSofx. “EduSofx Learning Buddy” provides AI Agents for Curriculum-Grounded Teaching and Learning. An AI-powered learning platform that lives inside your school's existing ecosystem—connecting to LMS, SIS, and content repositories to empower them with intelligent agents. With 30 years of experience, and a master’s degree in Organization Consultancy from Hult (Ashridge) in UK, Hatem is an impact driven leader who developed a proven track record of Leading transformational projects that changes peoples’ life. As a member of Global Alliance team for MBRGI Digital School in UAE serving 150K students in 12 countries and aiming to reach 1M in 3 years’ time. Hatem Led the Education Transformation efforts in EMEA large customers for Microsoft as a Principal Transformation Architect/Consultant. This involved solutions north of $500M. Before Microsoft, Hatem served as a Partner and Chief Growth Officer in Almentor.net (2018 to 2021, During this assignment, Hatem drove the growth strategy for this online platform that has more than 2.2 million visitors and 3 million visits during 2018 which was its first year of operation. In 2021, it almost tripled in terms of visits. 1M learning experiences were achieved on the platform and the company is a well-established video-based learning platform serving the Arabs needs around the globe with more than 15,000 high quality video-based learning experiences now. Before Almentor.net Hatem held many executive positions like the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer for the largest K-12 school chain globally GEMS Education. With many transformation projects in the K-12 learning business model. As well as the CEO for ITWORX Education where the company reached to 6 million learners on its platform. Hatem held management and technical position for Microsoft, IBM for almost 9 years in Egypt and Gulf Area. Hatem’s work in the Education and learning spaces impacted some deprived groups like Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey as well as low-income families in east Africa. Hatem helped many nation-wide education transformation projects (e.g., BSF in UK in Durham and Kent, National projects for Education in Qatar, UAE, KSA, and Egypt). Hatem is sharply focusing on the opportunities to nurture people’s capabilities. Driving Impact in all fields is the main motivation. 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In this role, he has been\npivotal in establishing NI Capital's Private Equity (PE) department and developing the Ayady Investment strategy.\nUnder his leadership, the PE team has executed transactions exceeding EGP 1 billion and successfully exited\ninvestments valued at over EGP 4 billion.\nPrior to joining NI Capital, Kamel served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Naeem Financial Investments,\nthe asset management arm of Naeem Holding, a leading investment bank in the MENA region. He was responsible\nfor driving strategic initiatives and overseeing daily operations across Egypt and the UAE. Earlier, as Head of\nNaeem's Investment Unit, he played a key role in growing assets under management (AUM) in Saudi Arabia from\nUSD 0.5 billion to USD 3.1 billion, while managing the operations of the Investment Management Division.\nKamel began his career at Prime Holding in 1997, where he developed comprehensive financial expertise through\nvarious leadership roles. He has served on the boards of several prominent companies, including Tamweely for\nMicrofinance, Delta Misr for Payments (\"Sahl\"), One Finance, Enmaa for Leasing, and El Gameya.\nKamel holds an MBA from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands and has completed executive\neducation programs in Venture Capital, Fintech, and Equity Valuation at Saïd Business School, Oxford University.\nHe also holds a BSc in Accounting (English section) from Ain Shams University.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/a9146d90e939.webp","sessions":["the-next-funding-frontier-mobilizing-private-capital-for-startup-innov"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hazem-kamel","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hazem-kamel.md"},{"slug":"heba-adly","name":"Heba Adly","title":"Head of Business Development","company":"El Qalaa El Hamraa","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Head of Marketing @ Al Ahly Sporting Club | Marketing Communications","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/d3cdcd000544.webp","sessions":["beyond-the-game-business-development-in-the-sports-industry"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-adly","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-adly.md"},{"slug":"heba-ayad","name":"Heba Ayad","title":"Founder & Managing Partner","company":"Talent 360 ME","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/10a942a1ed57.webp","sessions":["culture-as-a-strategy-from-employee-experience-to-business-performance"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-ayad","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-ayad.md"},{"slug":"heba-el-dessouky","name":"Heba El-Dessouky","title":"Director of Hospitality Development","company":"Mountain View Developments","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Heba is a seasoned executive director over 20 years of consulting and management experience in both local and international firms.\nHeba has been selected as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Egypt for the year 2022.\nShe 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.\nFor 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","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/efb4ce447475.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-el-dessouky","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-el-dessouky.md"},{"slug":"heba-elazayzy","name":"Heba ElAzayzy","title":"Regional Sales Manager, SMEs","company":"Fawry","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Regional Sales Manager at Fawry, where I lead the acceptance product for my business unit in addition to overseeing sales, partnerships, and operational teams. 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Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and enhance customer experiences.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/8938aeaca6f3.webp","sessions":["the-connected-ecosystem-for-the-smes"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-elazayzy","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-elazayzy.md"},{"slug":"heba-labib","name":"Heba Labib","title":"Chief Innovation Officer","company":"Zewail City of Science and Technology","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Dr. Heba Labib is the Chief Innovation Officer at Zewail City of Science, Technology and Innovation, where she is leading the development and operationalization of the City’s innovation and entrepreneurship pillar. Her work focuses on transforming Zewail City’s scientific capabilities, research, technologies, talent, and advanced infrastructure into economic and societal impact.\nShe oversees Zewail City’s activities in technology transfer and industry collaboration, entrepreneurship and venture development, innovation ecosystem building, and the development of innovation spaces. She is currently leading the establishment of the systems, policies, programs, partnerships, and organizational capabilities required to commercialize research, create deep-tech ventures, strengthen university–industry collaboration, and position Zewail City as a leading deep-tech innovation hub in Egypt and the region.\nBefore joining Zewail City, Dr. Labib served as AVP for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Nile University, where she led NilePreneurs, one of Egypt’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. Through NilePreneurs, she contributed to supporting more than 450 startups and 850 SMEs, training over 25,000 individuals, and facilitating the development of more than 200 innovative products and research-based solutions.\nDr. Labib previously served as Director of the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Center and managed Nile University’s Technology Commercialization and Industry Relations Office. She also founded NU100, an entrepreneurship initiative supporting university entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Palm Paper, a wastepaper recycling company, and Nile’s Gift, an exporter of medicinal and aromatic plants.\nHer contributions have received several recognitions, including being named among Egypt’s Top 50 Influential Women and being recognized as a leading entrepreneurial figure in Africa at the 2023 Triple E Awards in Barcelona. She has also received the Arab Business Challenge Award, the Business in Development Challenge Award, and the Shell Intelaqah Award for Best Business Idea.\nDr. Labib holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University in Michigan, USA, and an MSc and PhD in Management of Technology from Nile University, Egypt. She also teaches in the fields of technology entrepreneurship, innovation management, blue economy entrepreneurship, and innovation in wastewater reuse. She is a member of the European Innovation Expert Support Board for the Future4PRIMA initiative and contributes to regional and international discussions on research commercialization, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurship.\nOutside her professional work, she is an avid traveller and a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/4aebec159629.webp","sessions":["beyond-the-pilot-turning-corporate-startup-collaboration-into-growth","from-innovation-to-investment-building-a-resilient-entrepreneurship-ec"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-labib","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/heba-labib.md"},{"slug":"hesham-abaza","name":"Hesham Abaza","title":"CEO and Co-founder of Burkan Sports Agency","company":"Burkan Sports Agency","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/3a31821be376.webp","sessions":["sports-education-beyond-physical-training"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hesham-abaza","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hesham-abaza.md"},{"slug":"hesham-farouk","name":"Hesham Farouk","title":"Technology Development advisor at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)","company":"Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Prof. Hesham Farouk is an Advisor for Technology Development at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Since March 2023. Dr. Farouk was the Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Digital Transformation from 2020 to 2023\nDr. Farouk is a Prof. at the Electronics Research Institute (ERI), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.\nDr. Farouk participated in some strategic studies, such as Mobile for Development, National Cloud Computing, Arabic eContent, Government Mobility, and ERI 2030 Roadmap.\nDr. Farouk is a consultant at the ITU (International Telecommunication Union)","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/d31097d1a27a.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hesham-farouk","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hesham-farouk.md"},{"slug":"hilda-louca","name":"Hilda Louca","title":"Partner and Managing Director","company":"Converted","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":true,"bio":"Hilda Louca is Partner & Managing Director of Converted, a next-generation AdTech and marketing automation platform helping businesses grow through AI-driven advertising and data intelligence. 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She has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen for two consecutive years (2023, 2024), and serves as a Shark on the first season of Shark Tank Egypt.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/ba311aff1685.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hilda-louca","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hilda-louca.md"},{"slug":"hilda-loucca","name":"Hilda Loucca","title":"Managing Director","company":"Converted","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Hilda Louca is Managing Director of Converted, a next-generation AdTech and marketing\nautomation platform helping businesses grow through AI-driven advertising and data\nintelligence. Converted is building the digital commerce infrastructure of the MENA region,\nserving over 5,000 businesses across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and expanding regionally through\nits Pay, Orders and Leads product lines.\nPrior to Converted, Hilda founded MITCHA, Egypt's leading multi-brand fashion marketplace,\nwhich was acquired by Converted. She has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the\n100 Most Powerful Businesswomen for two consecutive years (2023, 2024), and a\nShark on the first season of Shark Tank Egypt.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/7e93f579c156.webp","sessions":["meet-and-greet-hilda-loucca","ai-infrastructure-for-commerce-scaling-intelligent-data-driven-systems"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hilda-loucca","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hilda-loucca.md"},{"slug":"hisham-akram","name":"Hisham Akram","title":"Founder & CEO","company":"GRANITE Financial Holding","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Hisham Akram is a pioneer in Egypt’s financial sector with over 30 years of experience in building and scaling leading institutions. 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He currently serves on the boards of several institutions, including Misr Real Estate Assets Management and the Investment Committee of the Endowments Authority.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/71da625484fc.webp","sessions":["the-new-startup-playbook-growth-capital-and-survival-in-2026","unlocking-the-future-of-digital-assets-tokenization"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-akram","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-akram.md"},{"slug":"hisham-ghorab","name":"Hisham Ghorab","title":"Cofounder & CEO","company":"Style Desgin","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/b5bd97ad0e0e.webp","sessions":["designing-for-people-the-intersection-of-architecture-and-human-behavi"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-ghorab","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-ghorab.md"},{"slug":"hisham-mohamed","name":"Hisham Mohamed","title":"Egypt Chief Information Security Officer","company":"AWB Egypt","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Short BIO :Hisham Mohamed Aly – Chief Information Security Officer - More than 15 years of experience in cyber security - ITU Cyber Security Expert (UN Organization)- Formally named to the IFSEC Global “Top Security Influencers for 2020”- Member in Blockchain Committee – Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)- Public Speaker - Blockchain expert - Fintech expert - IoT expert Awarded: - CISO of The Year - Arab Security Conference 2018 , 2020- CISO Of The Year - IDC 2019 , 2020- CISO RISING Star - Arab Security Conference 2019- Covid-19, Superstar Global CISO Award 2020- Covid-19 Superhero CISO Award – MEA Region (Enterprise IT)- Deliver Cyber Security Trainings in different occasions and events.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/5dce59d2798f.webp","sessions":["cybersecurity-as-a-corporate-innovation-enabler"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-mohamed","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-mohamed.md"},{"slug":"hoda-dahroug","name":"Hoda Dahroug","title":"Advisor to the Minister","company":"Ministry of Communications and Information Technology","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Eng. Hoda Dahroug\n• Advisor to the Minister for Digital Community Development at the Ministry of\nCommunications and Information Technology (MCIT).\n• National Project Director of The Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in\nEgypt at MCIT in cooperation with UNDP\nAs a pioneer in Egypt's digital transformation, Hoda Dahroug has devoted her career to connecting\ntechnology with development, empowering communities, and driving social impact. With over 35\nyears of experience, she has been instrumental in shaping national policies that align with Egypt's\nSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leveraging technology as a catalyst for progress.\nIn her role as Advisor to the Minister for Digital Community Development and National Project\nDirector of the Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development program, a collaboration\nbetween MCIT and the UNDP, she has led initiatives that have transformed the lives of thousands\nof women, youth, and individuals with disabilities. Projects such as Qodwa.tech and the\nPresidential Telemedicine Initiative, both under her leadership, have demonstrated the\ntransformative power of digital tools in underserved communities, providing critical ICT and\nbusiness skills that have opened doors to new economic and social opportunities.\nHer efforts extend beyond national borders, where her ability to foster cooperation between Egypt\nand global organizations, including the UNDP, WHO, and ILO, showcases her expertise in global\npartnerships. These collaborations have not only addressed global challenges but have also\ninspired many within the international tech community to pursue technology-driven solutions for\nsocial good.\nEng. Dahroug's contributions to the fields of technology and sustainable development have earned\nher numerous prestigious personal and institutional recognitions. In 2026, she was honored with\nPersonal Photo*\nClick or drag to uploadAccepted: image/*, application/pdfMax size: 20.0 MB\nCompany Logo*\nClick or drag to uploadAccepted: image/*, application/pdfMax size: 20.0 MB\nCompany Website*\nAvailability From*\nAvailability To*\nSelect both start and end availability dates to calculate duration.\nAre you interested in allocating some time for mentoring?*\nYesNo\nWould you be interested in delivering a workshop at Techne Summit 2026?*\nYesNo\nSocial Media Links\nPlease provide us with your social media links\nLinkedIn Profile*\nFacebook Profile\nInstagram Profile\nTwitter Profile\nNotes\nSubmitمصر للأفضل)قمة مصر للأفضلقمة مصر للأف( the Top 50 Most Influential Women Award at Egypt's Top Award Ceremony\norganized by the Top 50 Women Forum and Amwal Al Ghad for her key role in public policy and\neconomic transformation. Internationally, she was selected among the top 4 leaders across the\nMiddle East and North Africa for the Women in Tech MENA Award (2024) under the Tech\nDiplomacy category, and received the African ICT Community Development Award (AFICTA,\n2024) in recognition of her track record of impactful community initiatives. Furthermore, her\nprojects have received more than 32 global awards, including the Arab Council for Youth Award,\nthe World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize, and the Prince Talal Award for Human\nDevelopment, highlighting her innovative leadership and executive management in sustainable\ndevelopment.\nAs a member of the Specialized Advisory Presidential Council for Community Development, Eng.\nDahroug provides strategic guidance on policies promoting inclusive digital transformation and\ntechnological innovation. Her deep involvement in initiatives like the Saving Street Children\nInitiative and Taheel, a program advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the\nworkforce, showcases her passion for creating inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.\nBeyond her professional accomplishments, Dahroug is a passionate advocate for women's\nempowerment and personal development. She has inspired countless individuals, particularly\n1\nyoung people and women from marginalized communities, to embrace technology and pursue\ncareers that make a difference. As a wellness coach, she has further extended her influence,\nhelping women lead balanced and fulfilling lives, while her commitment to inclusivity and diversity\nhas left a lasting mark on Egypt's development landscape.\nHer academic qualifications\nParis Sorbonne University, and a Bachelor's in\nElectronics and Communication from Cairo University. These credentials, along with her strong\ncommunication skills developed through public speaking and international conferences, have\nallowed her to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders from government, private sector, and\ninternational organizations.\nEng. Dahroug's ability to unite stakeholders and her dedication to using technology for social good\nposition her as a key figure in digital diplomacy. Her innovative work continues to inspire others,\nencouraging future generations to harness technology to create a more inclusive and sustainable\nfuture.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/ee440c0021f5.webp","sessions":[],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hoda-dahroug","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hoda-dahroug.md"},{"slug":"hoda-kassem","name":"Hoda Kassem","title":"Head of Operations Division","company":"Emirates NBD Egypt","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Born and raised in Alexandria Egypt, started my career 33 years ago with HSBC Group, working in UAE, Egypt and with Global Shared Services. Moved to Emirates NBD in January 2025 to Head the Operations Division and drive the Operations Evolution agenda. Thru out my career I managed Operations, Branch Network, Contact Centres and Shared Services, with extensive expertise in Performance and Stakeholder. I worked on embedding strategies, delivering change, leading transformation, capacity management and adopting new ways of work. I have gained competency in people management, internal controls and fostering compliance culture, while driving end-to-end Customers’ Journeys and Customer Experience agendas. Appointed as a board member within HSBC Global Service Centre, in addition to ongoing facilitation of Leadership Programs and providing mentorship and coaching to Execs at different levels and Regions.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/5ac63ca796b2.webp","sessions":["from-digital-adoption-to-customer-loyalty-rethinking-banking-engagemen"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hoda-kassem","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hoda-kassem.md"},{"slug":"hosam-mattar","name":"Hosam Mattar","title":"Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer","company":"Kera Health Platforms Inc.","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"As the Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer at Kera Health Platforms Inc., I lead the clinical aspect for development and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. 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This background continues to strengthen his ability to engage effectively with\npolicymakers, with a sustained focus on advancing investment, reform and economic impact.\nUnder his leadership, Mr. Derbala has provided critical support to major global companies, including\nCoca-Cola, Meta, TikTok, Kaspersky, Illumina, and Johnson & Johnson, enabling successful market entry and\nexpansion in Algeria. These efforts were supported by a strong local presence and a series of high-level\nmeetings with ministers and government officials, aimed at strengthening the investment environment and\nfacilitating business establishment in Algeria.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/55d7ae030739.webp","sessions":["built-in-chaos-building-and-scaling-when-the-rules-keep-changing"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-derbala","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-derbala.md"},{"slug":"mohamed-el-rewainy","name":"Mohamed El Rewainy","title":"Digital Solution Director","company":"E&","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Enterprise Digital Transformation and ICT Solutions Leader with 20+ years of experience across tier-1 telecom operators in Egypt and the GCC, driving revenue growth, portfolio scale, and enterprise transformation.\nCurrently leading Enterprise Digital & ICT Solutions at e& Egypt (e& Group), with full ownership of end-to-end enterprise portfolios spanning connectivity, cloud (IaaS/SaaS), security, and digital services. Known for tripling ICT revenues within 18 months, positioning the OpCo as one of the fastest-growing ICT players in the region.\nMy career spans Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat, combining deep technical foundations with commercial and strategic leadership. 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That's the standard I set for myself and for every engineer on my team.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/a5b5eb171f7b.webp","sessions":["fra-sandbox-from-regulatory-testing-to-market-innovation"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-kamel","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-kamel.md"},{"slug":"mohamed-khedr","name":"Mohamed Khedr","title":"Consultant","company":"خضر وبزنس","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Dr. Khedr is a management and entrepreneurship consultant and a bestselling author with over 30 years of experience in founding, managing, investing in, and partnering with businesses. 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He holds multiple professional certifications including **Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester eXtreme (eWPTX), Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP), Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP), and Certified Agentic AI Pentester (C-AgAIPen).** Beyond professional security work, Mohammed is an active cybersecurity educator, speaker, and researcher, sharing knowledge about offensive security, AI security, and emerging cyber threats with the security community. 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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.\nElnahhas is also active Angel Investor, Technology Advisor and Mentor for many of the Startups and FinTech companies in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern ecosystems.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/7b4dafe8aa84.webp","sessions":["ai-infrastructure-for-commerce-scaling-intelligent-data-driven-systems"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-elnahhas","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-elnahhas.md"},{"slug":"mostafa-essa","name":"Mostafa Essa","title":"Head of GRC & Digital Transformation","company":"Azimut Investments - Egypt","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Mr. Mostafa Essa is the Head of GRC & Digital Transformation at Azimut Investments Egypt, a subsidiary of Azimut Group, Italy and Founder and President of the Egyptian Compliance Society (ECS)\nHe brings over 18 years of experience in compliance, governance, financial crime prevention, digital transformation and risk management across asset management, including mutual funds, portfolio management, holding, venture capital, underwriting, and brokerage sectors. He has a proven track record in building compliance frameworks, preventing financial crime and AML, strengthening governance structures, and leading regulatory transformation initiatives, and driving the adoption of fintech solutions and innovative applications in dynamic financial markets.\nPrior to this, Mr. Essa served as Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering at Rasmala Egypt Asset Management, a subsidiary of Rasmala Holding (UAE). He also held compliance positions at Mubasher Trade Egypt and NBK Capital Egypt, subsidiaries of Mubasher Capital (UAE) and the National Bank of Kuwait, respectively. 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He also holds the ICA Certificate in Compliance (ICA – London), an AML/CFT certification from ECMA and EBI, and is a certified trainer (TOT) from the American Board.\nالسيد/ مصطفى عيسى رئيس قطاع الحوكمة وإدارة المخاطر والالتزام والتحول الرقمي بشركة ازيموت للاستثمارات – مصر، التابعة لمجموعة ازيموت الإيطالية، هو المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي للجمعية المصرية لمسؤولي الالتزام (ECS)\nيتمتع بخبرة تمتد لأكثر من 18 عامًا في مجالات الالتزام والحوكمة ومكافحة الجرائم المالية ومكافحة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب والتحول الرقمي وإدارة المخاطر داخل قطاع إدارة الأصول، بما يشمل صناديق الاستثمار، وإدارة المحافظ، وشركات القابضة، ورأس المال المخاطر، وتغطية الاكتتابات، والوساطة المالية. وقد نجح في بناء أطر فعّالة للالتزام، وتعزيز نظم الحوكمة، والحد من مخاطر الجرائم المالية ومكافحة غسل الأموال، إلى جانب قيادة مبادرات التحول الرقابي ودعم تبني الحلول المالية التكنولوجية والتطبيقات الابتكارية في الأسواق المالية.\nشغل سابقًا منصب رئيس قطاع الالتزام ومكافحة غسل الأموال بشركة رسملة لإدارة الأصول – مصر، التابعة لمجموعة رسملة القابضة (الإمارات). كما تولى عدة مناصب في مجال الالتزام لدى كل من شركة مباشر للتداول – مصر التابعة لمباشر كابيتال (الإمارات) وشركة NBK كابيتال – مصر التابعة إلى بنك الكويت الوطني على التوالي. وهو مرخص من الهيئة العامة للرقابة المالية (FRA).\nيُعد السيد/ مصطفى عيسى محاضرًا معتمداً، حيث يساهم في عدد من الجهات المهنية البارزة، منها جمعية الالتزام الدولية (ICA) لندن - والجمعية المصرية لمسؤولي الالتزام (ECS)، والجمعية المصرية لإدارة الاستثمار (EIMA)، والجمعية المصرية للمحللين الفنيين (ESTA)الى جانب التحدث في عدد من الجهات المختلفة سواء المحلية أو الدولية.\nحصل على ليسانس الحقوق من جامعة القاهرة، وبكالوريوس التجارة الخارجية من جامعة حلوان، ودبلومة في تحليل أسواق المال من كلية الاقتصاد والعلوم السياسية – جامعة القاهرة. كما يحمل شهادة الامتثال من الجمعية الدولية للالتزام ICA – لندن، وشهادة مكافحة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب (AML/CFT) من ECMA وEBI، بالإضافة إلى كونه مدربًا معتمدًا (TOT) من البورد الأمريكي.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/9b7c9822f2b5.webp","sessions":["fra-sandbox-from-regulatory-testing-to-market-innovation"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-essa","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-essa.md"},{"slug":"mostafa-gabr","name":"Mostafa Gabr","title":"Founder","company":"Be Productive Training & Consulting","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"I am an Egyptian productivity consultant and Founder of Be Productive Training & Consulting, with a methodology officially documented by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture under the field of psychology. I specialize in transforming chaotic workplaces into high-performance systems that double output and maximize efficiency.\nMy work is centered on helping clients reclaim their time and focus through practical Time Management and Productivity Systems, building sustainable habits, not just theory.\nOver the past 5 years, I've helped more than 1,000 professionals and business owners reclaim their time and achieve peak performance across coaching, group programs, and corporate training. My clients consistently report 50 to 70% improvement in productivity within the first 2 months of implementing my proven systems.\nWhat I Do:\nProductivity consulting for company owners and executives at leading organizations including SUTRA, CURVA, GIB GAS, 99 AGENCY, and GLORIA.\nOne-on-one consulting for over 200 professionals, transforming their mindset and work approaches.\nCorporate training programs that have impacted 100+ participants.\nSpeaking & Training:\nAs a 2x TEDx speaker, I've delivered impactful presentations at prestigious events including the Egyptian Ministry of Communications, Google Developers Groups, Alex Techne Summit, Cairo Techne Summit, ASU IHUB, and IEEE BUB SB.\nMy mission is simple: help ambitious professionals and business leaders eliminate overwhelm, build sustainable systems, and achieve extraordinary results without burning out.\nReady to transform your productivity? Let's connect and explore how we can unlock your peak performance together.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/4f2318baad36.webp","sessions":["meet-and-greet-mostafa-gabr"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-gabr","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-gabr.md"},{"slug":"mostafa-sakr","name":"Mostafa Sakr","title":"Founder & CEO","company":"Nancy AI","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"3x CTO at Dutch tech startups and Antler Alumni, with experience across Egypt, India, KSA, the Netherlands, and the USA.**\nFounder of Nancy AI, an AI hiring platform powering 10,000+ AI interviews and assessments every day.**","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/e358d88cfe5a.webp","sessions":["from-10-people-to-2-how-ultra-lean-startups-are-being-built-today"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-sakr","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-sakr.md"},{"slug":"mostafa-salem","name":"Mostafa Salem","title":"Architect | Founder of Coconut Premium Interiors | Ministry of Culture Ambassador","company":"Coconut Premium Interiors","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Mostafa Salem is an award-winning architect, Ministry of Culture Ambassador, and founder of Coconut, a Dubai-based studio specializing in architecture and interior design. He has received 14 national and international awards across architecture, urban design, interiors, lighting, and storytelling - including a full MSc scholarship from the University of Greenwich. He curated Egypt’s National Pavilion at the 15th Venice Biennale of Architecture and secured 2nd place representing Egypt in the 2025 edition. He is the initiator of the Cairo Makeover Initiative, which led to government-backed restoration projects across Egypt’s historic districts. He was honored with the 2025 Egypt State Encouragement Award, the Al Rawi Storyteller Award, 1st place at the SYNC Awards, and most recently, the Creativity Award in Digital Media on Architecture from the Arab Council for the General Union of Arab Archaeologists. He regularly speaks on global and regional platforms, including three TEDx Talks, GITEX, RiseUp Summit, PropTech, and Cityscape. He also teaches creativity and design courses part-time at universities, inspiring the next generation to reimagine Egypt’s future through architecture and innovation.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/a2ee2b405a32.webp","sessions":["from-legacy-to-livability-the-impact-of-heritage-on-urban-development"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-salem","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-salem.md"},{"slug":"mostafa-taha","name":"Mostafa Taha","title":"Head of Ecommerce","company":"Hayat","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/063e917aa0f5.webp","sessions":["ai-powered-commerce-building-the-next-generation-of-retail"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-taha","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-taha.md"},{"slug":"mustafa-ramzi","name":"Mustafa Ramzi","title":"Head of Retail Banking & Wealth Management","company":"Emirates NBD Egypt","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Mustafa Ramzi brings a wealth of expertise to his role as the Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management International at Emirates NBD-Egypt, a role he has excelled in since 2023. With a proven track record of success in leading and growing businesses across diverse markets, Ramzi is visionary leader poised to drive Emirates NBD-Egypt Bank's expansion.\nPrior to that, Ramzi served as EMEA Head of International - Wealth Management and Personal Banking at HSBC based in Dubai, UAE from the period of 2021 to 2023. In this role, he spearheaded the development and execution of regional growth strategies in managing retail banking and wealth management activities across multiple countries Some of which are Bahrain, Oman, Turkey, Armenia and Greece.\nMustafa Ramzi nurtures an impressive career trajectory in which he held the position of Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management in HSBC Egypt from 2016 to 2021, where he forged strong client relationships, driving growth to new heights. Ramzi's significant tenure at HSBC incorporated his assignment of prestigious roles based in Dubai, UAE, where he held Head of Network Distribution position (2010-2014), Head of UAE Cards (2009 – 2010) and Regional Head of Direct banking during (2007 – 2009). His significant experience is built upon a foundation of prior experience at National Bank of Dubai, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Mashreq Bank.\nRamzi holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Baker College, Michigan USA (1997-2000) and a Diploma in Communication Engineering from Ajman University (1993-1997).\nComplementing his rich professional experience, he has actively pursued continuous learning through prestigious programs such as Strategic Leadership in the Era of Disruption at the University of Oxford's Said Business School and the Next Generation Development Program at HSBC in London, India, and China.\nRamzi’s commitment to professional development is further evident in his participation in various specialized training programs, including those at HSBC, Harvard Business School, Shanghai, and Zurich Insurance among others. These strong achievements demonstrate his foresight into the future of banking and showcase his dedication to staying ahead of industry trends and fostering strategic leadership skills.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/e2386e150a91.webp","sessions":["from-digital-adoption-to-customer-loyalty-rethinking-banking-engagemen"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mustafa-ramzi","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mustafa-ramzi.md"},{"slug":"nabil-khalifa","name":"Nabil Khalifa","title":"CEO/Co-Founder","company":"Meska Ai","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Nabil Khalifa Co-Founder & CEO, Meska AI Nabil Khalifa is a serial entrepreneur on a mission to make AI adoption practical and measurable across MENA and beyond. As Co-Founder and CEO of Meska AI, he leads a fast-scaling company spanning AI education, corporate training, and transformation consulting — helping organizations move past the hype to real execution. His entrepreneurial foundation runs deep: he co-founded Sigma Fit, a tech-powered wearables company serving 400,000+ users, and Hive Analytics, a performance-marketing and AI services firm supporting 200+ clients. That track record in scaling ventures now drives his vision for Meska AI as a leading force in the region's AI transformation.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/16c0f13ddcb9.webp","sessions":["building-in-the-era-of-ai-what-startups-will-actually-win-in-the-next"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nabil-khalifa","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nabil-khalifa.md"},{"slug":"nada-akrab","name":"Nada Akrab","title":"Senior Business Development Manager","company":"Vezeeta","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Senior Business Development Manager at Vezeeta, Egypt's largest digital health platform, driving growth in Health Tech through channel partnerships and business development.\nI lead Pharma Partnerships across Egypt and KSA, building and scaling strategic relationships with leading pharmaceutical companies. I also own Education as a standalone BD channel — covering universities, schools, nurseries, academies, and e-learning platforms — and I'm driving the expansion of Shamel, our healthcare subscription e-card product.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/2a15920be926.webp","sessions":["beyond-apps-why-healthcare-ecosystems-need-integration","medical-bills-inflation-how-can-tech-decrease-medical-bills"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-akrab","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-akrab.md"},{"slug":"nada-helmy","name":"Nada Helmy","title":"Value Creation Manager","company":"HALA Capital","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Nada Helmy is a Value Creation Manager at HALA Capital, where she works closely with portfolio companies to unlock growth through strategic partnerships, business development, and access to new opportunities across the MENA ecosystem.\nShe has spent the past decade working across the venture capital and startup ecosystem. Before moving into VC, Nada was a startup founder herself, giving her firsthand experience of building and scaling a business.\nNada is also a business content creator and host of The Real Preneur. With 50+ podcast episodes and 120K+ followers across social media, she shares insights on entrepreneurship, startups, and business.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/bc8897bc893f.webp","sessions":["building-egypt-s-digital-future-skills-safety-and-opportunity"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-helmy","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-helmy.md"},{"slug":"nada-shaheen","name":"Nada Shaheen","title":"Managing Director","company":"GB Ventures","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":true,"bio":"Nada Shaheen is the Managing Director of\nGB Ventures, the corporate venture capital\narm of GB Corp, one of the leading industrial\ngroups in the Middle East and Africa. As the\nfirst Egyptian woman to lead a corporate\nventure capital fund in Africa, she plays a\npioneering role in bridging corporate\ninnovation with high-growth startup\necosystems across emerging markets.\nWith over a decade of experience in\nentrepreneurship, venture capital, and\ninnovation, Nada has worked with\ninstitutions including the Central Bank of\nEgypt and the European Union, and now\nleads strategic investments across fintech,\nmobility, logistics, and industrial\ntechnologies. A serial entrepreneur, she\nbrings an operational lens to investing and\nactively mentors early-stage founders across\nEgypt and Sub-Saharan Africa.\nNada is a member of Global Women in VC\nand a frequent speaker at leading\ninternational technology and investment\nforums across Africa and the Middle East.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/51745596405b.webp","sessions":["investor-roundtable-build-the-deal-capital-stacking-for-climate-ventur","corporate-venture-building-from-strategy-to-first-product","vcs-and-angels-competitors-or-co-creators","she-negotiates-women-power-and-the-seat-at-the-table","beyond-representation-what-female-founders-actually-need-to-scale","ai-is-reshaping-venture-capital-but-where-are-the-real-returns"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-shaheen","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nada-shaheen.md"},{"slug":"nadeem-barkat","name":"Nadeem Barkat","title":"Founder & Managing Director","company":"Grow Academy","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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.\nAs 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/f02efd48d3d7.webp","sessions":["the-next-move-reimagining-mobility-in-emerging-markets"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadeem-barkat","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadeem-barkat.md"},{"slug":"nader-ernest","name":"Nader Ernest","title":"Aspire Corporate Consulting and Training Director and Vice President of Emergenetics","company":"Aspire Consulting International","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"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).","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/54420b57a852.webp","sessions":["the-science-of-learning-designing-and-delivery"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nader-ernest","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nader-ernest.md"},{"slug":"nader-fouda","name":"Nader Fouda","title":"Co-Founder & CEO","company":"Ldp+Partners","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Co-Founder, CEO and Design Manager of Ldp+partners\na leading architecture and engineering consultancy firm specializing in innovative architectural solutions, integrated engineering services, and exceptional interior design.\nWith 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.\nI 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/6f1ad010e015.webp","sessions":["hospitality-in-egypt-shaping-the-future-through-government-vision-and"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nader-fouda","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nader-fouda.md"},{"slug":"nadia-el-tawil","name":"Nadia El-Tawil","title":"North Africa Coverage Manager","company":"British International Investment British International Investment","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Nadia El-Tawil is North Africa Coverage Manager at British International Investment (BII), based in Cairo, where she covers Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. She has over 16 years of private equity and investment experience across Africa, having previously worked at pan-African fund manager AfricInvest and leading Egyptian private equity firm Compass Capital. Based in Egypt throughout her career, Nadia has extensive knowledge of the Egyptian business landscape and a strong track record of investing across multiple sectors and company sizes.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/1c18beb25367.webp","sessions":["sanad-elevateher-pitch","beyond-the-funding-gap-what-would-it-take-to-change-the-investment-pip"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadia-el-tawil","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadia-el-tawil.md"},{"slug":"nagy-iskandar","name":"Nagy Iskandar","title":"Founder / General Manager / Consultant","company":"ISKAGAS","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Nagy Iskander is a seasoned investor, business leader, and entrepreneur with a distinguished 35-year career spanning finance, oil and gas, FMCG, and venture capital. As an active investor and mentor, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-growth startups and investment ventures across diverse industries, including Green Energy, Fintech, AI, E-commerce, Deeptech, and Agritech.\nNagy’s investment acumen is rooted in a deep understanding of capital markets, deal structuring, and strategic growth. His expertise was honed during his tenure at BP, where he spent 22 years negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with governments across Egypt, Trinidad, and the US. He also held key leadership roles as CEO of United Gas Derivatives Company (UGDC) and board member for BP Egypt, Natural Gas Vehicle Company (NGVC), and BP’s LNG, oil trading, and Castrol Lubricants divisions. His background in banking, including experience at the Export Development Bank of Egypt, further solidified his ability to navigate financial landscapes and assess high-value investments.\nAs an angel investor, Nagy actively supports and funds startups through MINT Incubator, AUC Venture Lab, DarE Incubator, Raya, and Cultiv Ventures. His hands-on approach goes beyond capital injection—he provides strategic mentorship, leveraging his vast industry network and operational expertise to help entrepreneurs scale and secure follow-on investments.\nBeyond his investment portfolio, Nagy contributes to the financial and energy sectors as a lecturer at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime and as a mediator at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, specializing in complex dispute resolutions.\nHe holds a B.Sc. in Engineering from Ain Shams University and M.Sc. in International Banking and Finance from Southampton University, UK. 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Roberts also taught the nation’s first AI education and certification course in a paralegal program at Kapi‘olani Community College in Hawaii.\nAs Managing Attorney of The Roberts Legal Firm, Roberts represents high-profile clients in litigation and advises clients on AI, technology, and emerging technology issues. His appellate experience includes two oral arguments and two victories before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as well as securing a denial of certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court that preserved one of those victories. His most recent Third Circuit victory, Culp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (3d Cir. 2023), resulted in a precedential opinion departing from nearly a century of Tax Court and appellate precedent concerning taxpayer compliance with the 90-day deficiency petition filing deadline. 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He also obtained his MMIE (Master in Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Class of 2021) from the Smith School of Business and Faculty of Science at Queen’s University. Omar is passionate about using the power of entrepreneurship and business to impact and change people's lives. During his undergraduate career, he was able to start his own social entrepreneurship business. This water filtration and sanitation business implemented in Upper Egypt was able to filter more than 150,000 litres of water to 50 different families in its first four months. After graduation, he worked with the DMZ at Ryerson University for 6 years. After the DMZ, Omar joined Highline Beta which is a consultancy group aimed to provide corporate innovation consultancy to Fortune 500 companies. In early 2023, Omar decided to move back to Egypt and join the family business ELARABY GROUP. He currently leads their Corporate Strategy and Business Development departments. 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After several years of trial and error with the digital model, Omar decided to go brick and mortar with Shaghalni by building the first hiring center in Egypt, and he chose Sohag as a starting point to combat one of the highest unemployment rates in Egypt, where jobseekers get interviewed instantly and gain access to training programs and financial solutions. After the initial success of the first hiring center, Omar had the opportunity to pitch the idea in Shark Tank and managed to land investment from all five sharks, which led to establishing a central hiring center serving Greater Cairo. To date, Shaghalni contributed in employing approximately 10,000 jobseekers in decent jobs across Egypt. 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Her work at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and material innovation has earned international recognition, including being recognized as a Change Maker by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at the IUCN Leaders Forum in Geneva in 2024.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/276eb3a9c792.webp","sessions":["investor-roundtable-build-the-deal-capital-stacking-for-climate-ventur"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yara-yousry","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yara-yousry.md"},{"slug":"yasmine-abdel-karim","name":"Yasmine Abdel Karim","title":"Chief Strategy Officer","company":"Yassir","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Yasmine AbdelKarim is a trailblazing entrepreneur, Harvard Kennedy School graduate, and Founder of YFS, one of North Africa’s breakthrough on-demand logistics technology platforms. Known for transforming bold ideas into scalable ventures, Yasmine has become one of the region’s most influential voices in technology, innovation, and women’s leadership.Yasmine founded YFS with a clear mission: revolutionize last-mile logistics in Egypt through technology, operational excellence, and trust. Under her leadership, YFS quickly grew into a benchmark for reliability in the region, earning partnerships with major brands and attracting regional media attention for its economic impact and women-led governance. Her work has been featured in many global Tech publications, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur Europe (15 European leaders), AlMal, Zawya, and multiple editions of Forbes Middle East.Her outstanding achievements have earned her some of the region’s most prestigious recognitions & awards, including being named one of Forbes Middle East’s Top 3 Tech Entrepreneur Women (2022). She was also selected as a UNCTAD Global eTrade for Women Advocate a role given to exceptional female founders driving digital transformation in emerging economies. In addition, Yasmine serves as the World Bank MENA Representative for Women in Tech, amplifying the role of women in the digital economy across the Middle East and North Africa. She has also been honored with the EY MENA Women Entrepreneur Award, recognizing her as one of the region’s most impactful innovators.A graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School, Yasmine blends public-policy insight with entrepreneurial execution. She has been invited to speak globally on innovation, economic inclusion, and the future of tech in emerging markets, consistently championing scalable solutions that create real-world impact.Today, Yasmine is embarking on another transformative venture with Yassir: launching a cutting-edge Finetech platform & SuperApp for North Africa, France, & Senegal. This new initiative aims to solve one of the region’s most persistent challenges, fragmented financial access, by building a seamless, secure, and inclusive payments ecosystem for both businesses and consumers. 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She holds a BSc in Actuarial Science from the American University in Cairo, with minors in Computer Science and Economics.\nBefore 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.\nHer 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.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/2d29e16f8083.webp","sessions":["how-is-ai-reshaping-sme-financing"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yasmine-khalil","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yasmine-khalil.md"},{"slug":"yasmine-nagaty","name":"Yasmine Nagaty","title":"COO","company":"ElGameya","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Yasmine has over 10 years of experience managing teams and programs. 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Yasmine’s success in her first venture cemented her status as a pioneer in Egypt’s English language lifestyle magazine market.\nYasmine then sold her shares in Cleo and went on to launch Enigma magazine: the Arab region’s glossy lifestyle magazine for sophisticated Arab men and women with an international outlook. Enigma quickly became the region’s leading English lifestyle magazine and expanded its distribution throughout the Middle East. eniGma was also the first magazine in the Middle East to be available in print and online, with a dynamic online platform that includes video clips of Enigma cover shoots, interviews, and photos from social events, as well as a comprehensive archive of past magazine features. With a market presence spanning 22 years, eniGma has become a leading pan-Arab lifestyle English language magazine, featuring the region’s most dynamic celebrities, entrepreneurs, fashion and interior designers, and trendy destinations. 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Enigma also organized the Cairo International Film Festival’s closing party sponsored by Bulgari and many other events in Cairo and beyond.\nYasmine also set up another division, eniGma TV, which films exclusive celebrity and entrepreneur interviews, cover shoots, PR events, and the latest fashion trends, for eniGma readers online. Enigma TV videos can be viewed on Enigma’s website, social media platforms and its dedicated YouTube channel. Today Enigma Star is a digital platform with strong social media presence.\nIn 2013, she launched an Arabic language sister magazine, eniGma Star, a pan-Arab magazine, dedicated to celebrity and fashion news and features. The magazine was created to target the pan Arab audience around the Middle East, with exclusive and stylish content. Today Enigma Star is a digital platform with strong social media presence.\nEnigma also hosts an annual Celebration of Arab Glamour & Success in both Beverly Hills, California, London and Dubai to highlight the best of the Middle East and to bring an exclusive selection of VIPs from the Middle East and around the world together. The events are always star studded and also feature the presentation of Enigma Achievement Awards, to honour leading Arab personalities and entrepreneurs who have had an international impact throughout their careers. Past awardees have included Naguib Sawiris, Mohamed Alabbar, Mohamed Hadid and many more. These successful events have helped promote a greater appreciation of Arab success and culture around the world and help bring the East and West closer together.\nAfter 25 years in the industry, despite the political challenges in the region, the Enigma brand has continued to grow and succeed due to Yasmine’s dedicated efforts and genuine love for her work. Her extensive experience has provided her with an invaluable understanding of exclusive content and media production, public relations, business development and an amazing database. 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I have acquired the following certificates:\n• Certified professional in Talent and Development (CPTD) from the Association of Talent and Development (ATD) (www.td.org).\n• Certified Associate Consultant, from Assessment and Development Consultants (a&dc.uk) https://www.adc.uk.com/\n• Core Facilitation Skills Program from ILM (City and Guilds Group Business) (https://www.i-l-m.com)\n• Train the Trainer (TOT) Certificate from Regional IT Institute (http://www.riti.org)\nDesigned, delivered and managed leadership academies, Train the Trainer, Retail programs, Sales, Customer Service, Presentation skills, Public speaking, NGO’s development, most of the basic business and soft skills topics for various industries.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/da6c83b34606.webp","sessions":["the-science-of-learning-designing-and-delivery"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yosra-thabet","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/yosra-thabet.md"},{"slug":"youssef-al-refaey","name":"Youssef Al Refaey","title":"VP, Strategic Growth Director","company":"Meska AI","country":"","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Youssef VP & Director of Strategic Growth, Meska AI | Founder & CEO, RAFI AI Labs Youssef is the VP and Director of Growth at Meska AI, a Cairo-based applied AI education and consulting company with a community of over 2,000 members. 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He has been a member of the Supreme Council of Culture since July 2025.\nHe serves as Rapporteur of the Digital Culture and Cultural Information Infrastructure Committee at the Supreme Council of Culture (since March 2020) and has been a member of the same committee since November 2023.\nHe is the First Deputy Chairman of the Egyptian Esports Federation (2022),\na member of the Advisory Board for the \"Digital Egypt\" initiative (2022),\nand a member of the Advisory Body for the Youth Research Program at the National Center for Social and Criminological Research (since 2024).\nHe also wrote a daily column for *Rose al-Yusuf* newspaper from 2018 to 2024.\nHe held several positions at the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), including: Head of the IDSC and Head of the National Committee for Crises and Disasters (2018–2019); Director of the Communications and Networks Department and Deputy Head of the Information Technology and Projects Sector (2011–2018); and Communications and Networks Engineer (1995–2001). Additionally, he was a member of the Supreme Council for Cybersecurity (2014–2020) and a member of the technical team that contributed to localizing the Internet within Egyptian government entities during the 1990s. He authors numerous specialized articles for various magazines—such as *Al-Siyassa Al-Dawliya* (International Politics), *Al-Democratiya* (Democracy), *Al-Hilal*, *Al-Musawwar*, *Al-Ahram Al-Iqtisadi*, and *Lughat Al-Asr*—as well as for websites including *Al-Siyassa Al-Dawliya*, *Al-Ahram Al-Masa'i*, *Kalimatuna*, *Arabian Utopia*, and *Nabta* magazine.\nHe possesses over 30 years of experience in consulting, designing, and managing information systems, telecommunications networks, digital transformation solutions, information security, and artificial intelligence. His expertise extends to designing and managing systems for crisis and disaster management and government complaint handling, as well as developing information centers and conducting studies on decision support and development. He has served on examination committees for numerous Master’s and PhD theses in fields such as information technology, economics, political science, media studies, and specialized education.\nHe has participated in various judging panels for information and communication technology (ICT) projects and cultural competitions.\nHe has published eight books on digital transformation and the information age:\n1. *Zero One: An Introduction to Digital Awareness* (2021)\n2. *Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis* (2022)\n3. *A Guide to the Ethics of Using AI Applications in Scientific Research* (2022)\n4. *The Gang... Putting ChatGPT on Trial* (2025)\n5. *Bahia... The Future of Digital Culture in Egypt* (2025)\n6. *Generation Alpha Innovates for Egypt* (2025) – Supreme Council of Culture / National Center for Child Culture / State Award for the Young Creator\n7. *Reflections on the Information Age... Technology and AI: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?* (2025) 2026\nSupreme Council of Culture\nThe eighth edition, titled \"Culture 2.0: Artificial Intelligence and Reshaping,\" 2026.\nHe holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology and Business Administration (2000) from Middlesex University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering (1994) from Cairo University.\nHe has been honored by numerous institutions and bodies; notably, he was recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture as one of the \"Makers of Egyptian Identity\" during the inaugural \"Culture Day\" in January 2025. Most recently, he received the Arab Media Excellence Award in Digital Media from the League of Arab States—in recognition of his role in raising awareness about digital media—on the sidelines of the 55th session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, held at the League’s General Secretariat headquarters in Cairo in October 2025.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/42084127485f.webp","sessions":["ai-powered-open-innovation-from-real-world-challenges-to-scalable-solu"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ziad-abdeltawab","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ziad-abdeltawab.md"},{"slug":"ziad-ashraf","name":"Ziad Ashraf","title":"RTG","company":"","country":"Egypt","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":false,"bio":"Ziad Ashraf is a Product Manager and Solution Architect at Robusta Technology Group, leading product across e-commerce, fintech, and PropTech engagements. His background bridges finance and product: he owned P&Ls and led FinOps at Talabeyah (Acquired by MNT-Halan) before moving into product, where he now builds both products and AI agents using AI-native tooling. Outside of work, Ziad is an avid sportsman who plays almost every sport he can get his hands on. His current focus is kitesurfing, after years of rowing and padel.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/202527bedd8a.webp","sessions":["building-high-converting-product-pages-pdps-that-sell"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ziad-ashraf","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ziad-ashraf.md"},{"slug":"zoe-harries","name":"Zoë Harries","title":"Founder & Senior FDI & SEZ Advisor","company":"Impact Zones FDI Advisory","country":"United Arab Emirates","headliner":false,"investorsProgramme":true,"bio":"Zoë Harries is the Founder of Impact Zones FDI Advisory, specializing in foreign direct investment, special economic zones, investment attraction, location strategy, and the activation of new innovation and startup ecosystems.\nShe advises governments, investment promotion agencies, economic zones, and developers on how to build competitive investment destinations, activate new ecosystems from the ground up, and attract the international businesses, talent, and capital they need to take hold and grow.\nA former Chief Investment Officer for a PIF backed special economic zone project in Jeddah, Zoë brings senior international experience across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and global markets, including establishing investment attraction functions for greenfield economic zones from their earliest stages.\nHer work sits at the intersection of capital, talent, and place, exploring why investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses choose one market over another, what it takes to activate a startup or investment ecosystem where none existed before, and how locations create the conditions for businesses and investment to establish, scale, and grow.","photo":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/img/speakers/a49d0a5920b7.webp","sessions":["what-it-takes-to-build-a-lasting-venture-ecosystem","talent-capital-and-place-what-makes-an-ecosystem-the-location-of-choic"],"url":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/zoe-harries","markdown":"https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/zoe-harries.md"}]