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Our Speakers

DiaaZiada

Software engineer

Microsoft

Ehsan Sayed

Business Development Team Lead

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Flat6Labs

ZiadMayhob

Accounting and Government Services Lead

Entlaq

Soha Abas

Omnichannel / Digital Health Director

Head of Omnichannel, Digital Health, Senior Leadership Team

Ahmed Mahmoud Abdeen

Founder and CEO

ElGameya

Ahmed Mahmoud Abdeen is an accomplished engineer, project manager, and entrepreneur, who exemplifies the spirit of achievement. His professional journey began at just 14, working in his family’s business. Despite starting young, he excelled academically, achieving an impressive 99.6% in his high school exams. He pursued a degree in Communications and Electronics Engineering at Cairo University, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University in the UK. Throughout his career, Ahmed has been involved in significant collaborations with renowned organizations such as the British Council and IBM. His expertise extended to the Saudi market, where he successfully managed "Watheq," an electronic archiving company, securing key deals with the Saudi Ministry of Economy and the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, "Etidal." Ahmed’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found "ElGameya," a financial technology company that has become a major player in the Egyptian and regional markets, attracting both local and international investments. He also formed a notable partnership with Alex Bank, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group. His achievements earned him a spot on Forbes’ 30Under30 list, which highlights young visionaries in the Middle East making an impact across various industries. Beyond his professional success, Ahmed has dedicated over 15 years to philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in organizations such as "Life Makers Egypt," the "Risala Charitable Association," and IEEE, leading to him receiving the prestigious Prince Philip Award. He achieved Bronze in 2016 and Gold in 2018, eventually becoming the honorary director of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award in Egypt. Ahmed's story is one of vision, perseverance, and a commitment to giving back, serving as an inspiration to those aiming to make a lasting, positive impact on the world.

Ahmed Abdelalim

Researcher at head office of Egyptian Tax Authority

Egyptian Tax Authority ETA

Mayy Abdelbary

CEO

It-Blocks

Abdelrahman Abdelmoneim

CEO

Skylinedooh

Nawar Abdelrahman

Business Development Manager

Advanced Consultancy Center

Ashraf Abdelwahab

Digital Transformation Director

Co-founder and Executive Chairman

Exits

Motaz Abounq

Founder&CEO

VMS Saudi Startup Studio

CEO & Managing Partner

Fikra AI Venture Studio

Sustainability and Foundation Manager- CSR

Mary Adib

Programs Technical Director

Gemini Africa

Mary Adib

Programs Technical Director

Gemini Africa

Mary Adib is the Programs Technical Director at Gemini Africa. With over 20 years of diversified experience in electronics engineering, software development, human resources management, business and operations management, and entrepreneurship, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Mary offers consultations in human resources, capacity building, leadership, and change management. She has a special interest in youth empowerment and making a positive impact, actively engaging in both the entrepreneurial and creative industries. As part of her role at Gemini Africa, she plays a key part in developing and implementing programs that support startups and MSMEs, particularly in underserved regions like Upper Egypt. Her efforts include fostering ecosystems that promote social entrepreneurship and creative industries, with a strong focus on women’s economic empowerment. Through her involvement in various developmental programs, Mary provides support to startups, offering one-on-one coaching to young talents in areas such as self-development, leadership, workplace ethics, and team building. Her commitment to youth and entrepreneurship extends to her work in business development, where she leverages her strong belief in matchmaking to connect startups and young entrepreneurs with key players and opportunities, helping to drive economic empowerment and sustainability within the ecosystems she supports. Being part of Gemini Africa, also helps Mary to contribute to the development of creative industries by participating in initiatives like CinemaTech, which aims to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and the filmmaking industry. Mary’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and her hands-on approach to creating impactful programs demonstrate her passion for leading change and making a difference in the community.

Mahmoud Aglan

Founder & CEO of AL-Arcade

International Business Development Manager, AfME

Blueholding

Roaa Ahmed

Regional Head of Strategy & Growth

Senior Business Development Manager

Deputy Minister for Technology Industry and Digital Capacities

Ministry of Communications and IT

Azza Alaa

Medical Center Supervisor

OneHealth by AXA

Mohamed Alaa

Chief Executive Officer

Shezlong

Heba Alashry

Deputy Director

AAST Entrepreneurship Center

Startups Without Borders

Community Manager /Content Creator/Streamer

Performance Excellence Expert

Influence Communications

Fady Amir

Senior Director

Influence Communications

Over the span of 10+ years, Fady has gained extensive experience in various facets of communication, allowing him to effectively lead diverse teams in managing high-profile PR accounts and projects. His expertise encompasses a wide range of communication services, including digital and traditional PR, media relations, content creation, and the development of comprehensive 360 PR campaigns. Among Fady's notable achievements are the strategic regional PR initiatives he spearheaded for renowned multinational corporations such as Agthia, McDonald’s, Mars, PepsiCo, Unilever, EMAAR, Etisalat by e&, IKEA, Ezzelarab, Juhayna, and Pepsi Oman, among others. These initiatives have made a tangible impact on enhancing their reputation and corporate image. In the past two years, Fady has taken on the responsibility of developing and refining the Public Speaking Masterclass, a program that has proven invaluable to numerous CEOs and leaders in the industry. Embracing a philosophy of integrated and creative communication strategies, Fady has personally led the creation and execution of several successful 360 campaigns, including the notable campaigns for Misr El Kheir such as (#THE_STRONG_TEN, #NOSAK_ELHELW), promoting Egyptian Squash heroes through the management of the CIB PSA World Championships for over five years. Concurrently, he oversees the management of more than 25 clients with the support of a robust and well-structured team. Fady holds a degree from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, English Section, at Cairo University, graduating in 2015.

Radwa El Amir

Partnerships & PR Manager

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Taly for Digital Payments

David Anton

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Taly for Digital Payments

David Anton holds 16+ years of experience across Governance, Risk, Compliance, Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Protection and Privacy fields, in various roles: • Chief Risk and Compliance Officer • Group Data Protection Officer - Interim • Head of Governance, Risk, Compliance Information Security • Business Development Manager & Security Solution Architect - Sales / Presales • Managed Security Solutions Expert – Service Ownership and Product Engineering • Information Security Consultant – Control Design, Implementation, Support, Security Operation Centers, and Incident Response As well as across different industries: • Banking/Financial Services. • Fintech. • Technology Distributors. • Managed Security Services. • System Integrator. • Telecom Service Providers. David currently serves as the Chief of the Risk and compliance division at Taly, overseeing Infosec, Operational Risk, Businesses Continuity, Regulatory Compliance & Legal functions. Ensuring that Taly is conducting its operations with proper risk management program and in full compliance with all laws and regulations that pertain to its mandate, as well as applicable professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal policies and standards. Since joining Taly 1st September 2022, David has successfully achieved new 3 PCI certifications (DSS, 3DS & SPIN) in 5 months period and has well maintained recertification for the 2nd year in a row. PCI standards and certifications are one of the most difficult to achieve in banking and payments industries, especially in such short time. In progress to achieve ISO27001, ISO27701 & ISO22301 and many more certificates to come to demonstrate a resilient and agile information security management system. Through previous roles, David succeeded to lead Group GRC, data protection and privacy programs across multiple countries and regions across UK, KSA, UAE, DIFC, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.