# Sherry Raef

Design Director; Founder · GGandGrace International , Designability · Egypt

Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/sherry-raef

Sherry is an Egyptian-Canadian Interior Designer, Design Director at GG&Grace International, and Founder of Designability, a consultancy dedicated to accessible and inclusive design. With over 20 years of international experience, she leads hospitality and mixed-use projects that combine design excellence with innovative technologies to create memorable, future-ready guest experiences. A Certified Age-in-Place Specialist and accessibility expert, Sherry is passionate about designing human-centered environments that enhance wellbeing, inclusivity, and operational efficiency. She advocates for integrating innovation, AI-driven design processes, sustainability, and universal design principles to help shape the next generation of hospitality destinations, aligning with Egypt’s vision of becoming a leading global tourism destination.

## Sessions at Techne Summit 2026

- [Hospitality in Egypt: Shaping the Future Through Government Vision and Tourism Growth](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/hospitality-in-egypt-shaping-the-future-through-government-vision-and.md): Sun 27 Sept, 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm, Ghurnata - Terrace Stage, Cairo