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Techne Summit 2026
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Saturday, October 3
 

11:00am EEST

OPENING
Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Opening

11:30am EEST

SANAD ElevateHer Pitch
Saturday October 3, 2026 11:30am - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 05: Techne Arena

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:30am - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 05: Techne Arena
  Pitching

1:00pm EEST

AI‑Powered Commerce Evolution
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Explore how AI agents are reshaping e-commerce through personalized shopping, natural language product discovery, seamless ordering, and smarter customer retention strategies.
Speakers
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Mahmoud Gomaa

Co-Founder & CBO, DXwand
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Gillan Shaaban

Chief Commercial Officer, Paymob
Gillan is the Chief Commercial Officer of Paymob, the leading payments infrastructure company powering digital transactions for merchants across the Middle East & North Africa. With deep experience in SME acquisition marketing and commercial strategy, Gillan has been shaping Paymob's... Read More →
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Dina Sallam

Head of Data & AI, Orange
Dina Sallam is a seasoned technology leader with over 17 years of experience in Data Management, Data Science, AI, and Customer Experience Management. She currently serves as Head of Data, AI & CVM Analytics at Orange Egypt, where she drives large-scale innovation through... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  eCommerce, Panel

1:00pm EEST

Creativa
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Startup Innovation, Panel

1:00pm EEST

Will AI Replace Founders or Create Better Ones?
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
AI can now write code, generate products, automate workflows, and even support strategic decision-making. Does this make founders more powerful, or less necessary? This session explores who will win in an AI-driven startup ecosystem, and how entrepreneurship itself is being redefined.
Speakers
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Mohamed Elmasry

Founder, Tactful.AI
The second act Most founder stories have one arc. Mine has three. The build (2004 – 2022) My first company was Luxor Instruments, founded in 2004 while I was still an engineering student at Minia University. A small operation in Upper Egypt building self-service internet... Read More →
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Samhaa Beltagy

Chief Artificial Intelligence Office, Nawy
Samhaa R. El-Beltagy is the Chief AI Officer at Nawy, where she leads the company's AI strategy and innovation agenda, driving advanced AI solutions that transform real estate technology and customer experience. She is also a Professor of Computer Science and the Founding Dean of... Read More →
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Abd Elrahman Sleem

CEO, Oligence AI
TikTok Speaker MEA , Favikon partner in KSA & Egypt, ‏CEO Oligence AI, Founder IMFND academy, Instructor @Udemy, 18 years of Experience in Technical Marketing and Growth Hacking.
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Maged Ghoneima

Cofounder & Managing Partner, M-Empire Angels
Dr. Maged Ghoneima is an angel investor, professor, and ecosystem builder. Through M Empire Angels, he has invested in more than 200 startups across over 30 countries. He is the Founder and General Partner of M Empire Angels, and Chairman of Startup Egypt, a community he founded... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Startup Innovation, Panel

1:00pm EEST

Building Strategic Alliances in Tech Brands
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
In the hyper-competitive tech landscape, scaling a brand requires more than just product excellence, it demands powerful synergy. This workshop dives deep into the art of identifying, negotiating, and sustaining strategic partnerships that drive exponential growth. Learn how to align partner incentives with your brand vision, navigate complex deal-making, and leverage ecosystem alliances to expand your market reach.
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  HealthTech, Workshop

1:00pm EEST

Automation for the Rest of Us: Affordable Robotics & WMS for SMEs
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
Comparing WMS, IoT sensors, and semi-automated picking solutions for non-enterprise budgets. Participants leave with a vendor comparison matrix.
Speakers
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Khaled Elgeneidy

Assistant Professor, Robotics - Innovation Hub Director, The Knowledge Hub Universities
Dr. Khaled Elgeneidy is an Assistant Professor in Robotics leading the Innovation Hub at The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH). He holds a PhD in Robotics from Loughborough University, UK, and is recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), bringing over a decade... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  Logistics, Workshop

1:00pm EEST

Build Your Tech Startup with AI: From Idea to MVP Roadmap in 60 Minutes
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
A handson workshop that will guide participants through a fast, practical “startup capsule” using AI tools to generate, refine, and shape a strong business idea.
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a clear, structured startup concept and an understanding of how to move from idea to early validation in a simple, actionable way.

Speakers
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Salma Medhat

Co-Founder, Hiryo
Co-founder of Hiryo, a global award-winning family safety ecosystem and #1 Safety Tech company in Egypt, offering Hiryo Safety App, Fly Personal Alarm, and Salamty Self-Defense Workshops. 
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

1:45pm EEST

From AI Features to AI‑First Commerce Businesses
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Explore how AI is reshaping customer behavior through personalization, smarter profiling, omnichannel strategies, and new AI-powered business opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Mohamed Shaheen

Mohamed Shaheen

CEO, Appgain
Mohamed Shaheen is a technology entrepreneur and AI transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience across artificial intelligence, SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, telecommunications, and customer engagement technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Appgain.io, where he... Read More →
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Amir Hassan

Group Director of eCommerce, Elsewedy Electric, Elsewedy Electric

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Ahmed Magdy

CCO Gidea, Gidea

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Adel Heikal

Performance Marketing & E-Commerce Media Manager, Unilever

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  eCommerce, Panel

1:45pm EEST

DETGD PANEL
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Startup Innovation, Panel

1:45pm EEST

From 10 People to 2: How Ultra Lean Startups Are Being Built Today
Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
AI and automation are allowing startups to build, launch, and scale with extremely small teams. What does this mean for hiring, roles, and the future of company building and can lean teams outperform traditional ones
Speakers
avatar for Kamal Reggad

Kamal Reggad

Founder & CEO, RemotePass
Kamal Reggad is the Co-founder and CEO of RemotePass, a global HR and fintech platform helping companies hire, manage and pay teams across 150+ countries. A serial tech entrepreneur, Kamal previously founded and scaled one of Morocco’s first e-commerce companies before its acquisition... Read More →
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Mostafa Sakr

Founder & CEO, Nancy AI
Building a Unicorn with a small team + AI agents
3x CTO for Dutch startups and an Antler Alumni.
Work experience between Egypt, India, KSA, USA and the last 9 years in the Netherlands.
First Egyptian Joined Antler.
participated for 2 years in Leading Bugaboo tech migration across 40+ countries to scale it up after acquisition by Bain Capital(180 $ Billion VC) to the next acquisition by Mubadala(302B $ VC)



... Read More →
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Ahmed Raafat

AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architect Manager, AWS UK & Ireland
Ahmed Raafat is Head of Data & AI Specialist Solutions Architects at AWS UK & Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in technology. He helps leading organisations harness AI, machine learning, cloud, and data to drive innovation and business transformation. A trusted advisor to... Read More →
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Sally ElAkkad

CEO, Abjjad

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Startup Innovation, Panel

2:00pm EEST

M&G 01
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet
  Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

2:10pm EEST

Building a Career as an Online Coach: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Really Takes
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
covers niche positioning, building credibility, client management, pricing, and the real path to a sustainable online coaching business.
Speakers
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Abdelrhman Bergo

Online Coach, Bergo Ceps
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  E-sports, Workshop

2:10pm EEST

AI Tools Every Healthtech Team Should Be Using Today
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
The speed of innovation in healthtech is no longer defined by human effort alone, but by how effectively teams integrate AI into their workflow. This hands-on workshop cuts through the noise, focusing on the essential AI-powered tools that are currently transforming engineering productivity, data analysis, and product development.
Speakers
avatar for Fidel Kaldas

Fidel Kaldas

Co-Founder & CTO, Determinds Solutions
Fidel Kaldas co-founded Determinds Solutions and runs engineering there, leading architecture and delivery across fintech, banking, healthcare, and enterprise software. He has built systems processing over 2 billion EGP in transactions and still writes and reviews code across web... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  HealthTech, Workshop

2:10pm EEST

WS Ahmed Rashad
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Speakers
avatar for Ahmed Rashad

Ahmed Rashad

Founder, Business Bel Araby
Management consultant, executive coach and business Strategist, Entrepreneur Magazine Contributing writer, and podcaster focused on helping businesses and leaders unlock their growth potential and stand out from the competition by developing competitive strategies, streamlining their... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

2:30pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  BREAK, BREAK

2:30pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  BREAK, BREAK

2:30pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  BREAK, BREAK

3:00pm EEST

M&G 02
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet
  Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

3:00pm EEST

AI-Powered Commerce: Building the Next Generation of Retail
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Explore how AI is transforming e-commerce operations through smarter fulfillment, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, last-mile delivery, and enhanced customer experiences.
Speakers
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Amr Fawzi

Co-Founder & CEO, Goodsmart

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Gohar Said

Co-Founder, Suplyd, Suplyd
An entrepreneur with 16 years of on ground experience across different sectors. Edged in commercial agreements, go to market strategies, and digitization. Built Suplyd from the ground to becoming one of the main components in the restaurants supply chain in Egypt. 
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Ali Nasser

CEO, ShipBlu, ShipBlu

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  eCommerce, Panel

3:00pm EEST

Healthcare Content Creators: Does it Build Trust or Abrupt Patient Journey?
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
Explores the double-edged sword of healthcare content creators stepping into the creator economy. While healthcare storytelling simplifies complex concepts and builds community trust, it can also fragment the patient experience. This session uncovers how to leverage educational digital content (videos, podcasts) to drive organic growth without disrupting or confusing the physical care journey.
Speakers
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Nour Emam

Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer, Daleela

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  HealthTech, Panel

3:00pm EEST

Autonomous Supply Chains: From Predictive AI to Self-Orchestrating Freight
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
Egypt's position at a key global trade chokepoint. How digital customs, smart port infrastructure, and the Suez Canal corridor can be leveraged by tech startups and logistics players.
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Logistics, Panel

3:20pm EEST

Building Brands That Actually Sell: How Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Drive Sustainable Growth
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
A successful brand goes beyond awareness—it drives growth. In this workshop, discover how brand strategy, digital marketing, and ecommerce come together to attract customers, increase conversions, and build long-term loyalty. Gain practical insights and proven strategies to create a brand that delivers measurable business results in today's digital landscape.
Speakers
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Adel Heikal

Digital Marketing & Performance Manager, Pharco Corporation

Experienced Digital Performance Marketing Manager with a proven track record in driving business growth through data-driven strategies and product management. Proficient in developing scalable solutions, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing customer engagement. Skilled in MarTech, web analytics... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  Creative Economy, Workshop

3:20pm EEST

Scaling E-Commerce: From Launch to Sustainable Growth
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
Launching an online business is only the beginning. This workshop explores the strategies, processes, and performance metrics required to scale e-commerce operations while maintaining profitability, operational efficiency, and a seamless customer experience.
Speakers
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Mahmoud Taema

E-Commerce Director, Spinney's Egypt
mahmoud Taema is a senior retail and e-commerce executive with more than 25 years of experience leading digital transformation, omnichannel growth, and commercial strategy across the retail and consumer goods sectors in the Middle East. He currently serves as E-Commerce Director... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  eCommerce, Workshop

3:20pm EEST

AI Automation Framework for Business
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
AI Automation Framework for Business is an interactive workshop that equips founders and business leaders with practical AI automation frameworks, real-world case studies, and live demonstrations to drive business growth. Participants will gain actionable strategies, engage in hands-on discussions, and leave with a clear roadmap for implementing AI in their organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Abd Elrahman Sleem

Abd Elrahman Sleem

CEO, Oligence AI
TikTok Speaker MEA , Favikon partner in KSA & Egypt, ‏CEO Oligence AI, Founder IMFND academy, Instructor @Udemy, 18 years of Experience in Technical Marketing and Growth Hacking.
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

3:45pm EEST

The Myth of Personal Brand
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Moderators
avatar for Mohamed Shehab El-Din

Mohamed Shehab El-Din

CEO & Founder, RESOLVE Consulting

Speakers
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Said Baaghil

The Brand Scientist, The Baaghil

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Creative Economy, Fireside chat

3:45pm EEST

From Industry Validation to Investment: How Corporate Partnerships Make Logistics Startups Fundable
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
A discussion between logistics industry leaders and investors on how startups can leverage corporate partnerships, pilot projects, and industry validation to build credibility, gain traction, and attract investment. The session will highlight what corporates seek in startup collaborations and what investors look for when evaluating logistics startup
Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Logistics, Fireside chat

3:45pm EEST

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Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  SC, Fireside chat

4:00pm EEST

Utilising Data to Enhance Patient Journey While Maintaining Compliance
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Data is the heartbeat of a better patient experience, yet balancing personalization with strict privacy remains a complex 'data tightrope.' This session goes behind the scenes to examine how health informatics can personalize care journeys and predict patient needs without compromising security. We unpack strategies to build trust through transparency, demonstrating how to turn data privacy from a legal obligation into your brand’s greatest competitive asset.
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  HealthTech, Fireside chat

4:00pm EEST

MEET & GREET: Said Baaghil
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet

Speakers
avatar for Said Baaghil

Said Baaghil

The Brand Scientist, The Baaghil
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.
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet
  Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

4:00pm EEST

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Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  SC, Panel

4:00pm EEST

From Recognition to Growth: Unlocking the Benefits of MSMEDA for Startups
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
With the MSMEDA framework and the Mithaq providing startups and MSMEs with a clearer path toward formalization and support, what comes next? This session explores how startups can move from obtaining recognition and licenses to actually accessing the financing, incentives, government programs, market opportunities, and other benefits available to them.
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Startup Innovation, Panel

4:15pm EEST

Defragmenting the most fragmented industry: Uplifting Patient Journeys
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
The patient journey is often a disconnected maze of clinics, pharmacies, and insurance approvals. This panel explores how unified digital platforms are solving this fragmentation by acting as the glue between these isolated touchpoints. We will unpack the operational playbook for building a seamless ecosystem, from digitizing doctor discovery and clinic management to automating insurance workflows and last-mile medication delivery
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  HealthTech, Panel

4:30pm EEST

Injury Prevention Through Predictive Analytics: A Practical Playbook for Clubs
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
A Practical Playbook for Clubs An injury avoided is a season saved. This panel moves beyond the theory and into the practical realities of using predictive analytics to keep athletes on the field. Drawing on real-world implementation experience, sports scientists, medical professionals, and performance analysts will walk through how clubs of different sizes and budgets can build data pipelines that flag risk before it becomes damage. The conversation will cover tool selection, staff buy-in, integration with existing medical workflows, and the critical question of how much weight to give an algorithm when a player is pushing through pain.
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  E-sports, Workshop

4:30pm EEST

Building High‑Converting Product Pages (PDPs) That Sell
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
Discover how AI is enhancing product pages by improving user experience through stronger trust signals, reviews, personalized cross-selling, and high-quality product content, while accelerating PDP content creation without compromising quality.
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  eCommerce, Workshop

4:30pm EEST

AI For Business | Meta
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

4:45pm EEST

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Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  SC, Fireside chat

4:45pm EEST

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Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  SC, Fireside chat

5:00pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm EEST

BREAK
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm EEST

MEET & GREET: Ahmed Raafat
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet

Speakers
avatar for Ahmed Raafat

Ahmed Raafat

AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architect Manager, AWS UK & Ireland
Ahmed Raafat is Head of Data & AI Specialist Solutions Architects at AWS UK & Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in technology. He helps leading organisations harness AI, machine learning, cloud, and data to drive innovation and business transformation. A trusted advisor to... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet
  Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

5:30pm EEST

Medical Bills Inflation: How Can Tech Decrease Medical Bills?
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Rising healthcare costs are shifting the financial burden directly onto the patient, but the solution isn't just about paying less, it’s about operating smarter. This panel uncovers how integrated tech ecosystems, from virtual consultations and pharmacy logistics to data-driven insurance navigation, are cutting out inefficiencies to drive down prices. We examine how seamless connectivity between doctors, labs, and providers can transform a fragmented, expensive process into a transparent and affordable experience for everyone.
Speakers
avatar for Mohamed Mahfouz

Mohamed Mahfouz

CEO & Founder, Mahfouz Pharmacies

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  HealthTech, Panel

5:30pm EEST

The Smart Corridor: Turning Suez into the World's Most Programmable Trade Route
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
Explores how digital transformation of ports and trade corridors is unlocking Egypt’s position as a global logistics and trade hub.
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Logistics, Panel

5:30pm EEST

META
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Workshops, Workshop

5:40pm EEST

E‑commerce Analytics Dashboards: From Data to Decisions
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
Learn which e-commerce KPIs matter most and how to build dashboards that drive smarter decisions while avoiding common reporting pitfalls.
Speakers
avatar for Youssef Kamal

Youssef Kamal

Director of Data, People Of Data

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  eCommerce, Workshop

5:40pm EEST

The Network Effect: Building Scalable Logistics Ecosystems from Scratch
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
Practical sprint for early-stage founders — validating logistics pain points, scoping an MVP, pricing models, and acquiring the first 10 customers without a full tech stack.
Speakers
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Mohammed Shalaby

Co- Founder, Mrkoon
Master of Industrial Engineering; co-founder of MrKoon, transforming over 10,000 tons of Saudi and Egyptian scrap into value and creating the first end-to-end scrap management platform for the industrial and construction sectors.
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  Logistics, Workshop

5:40pm EEST

تبدأ منين؟ | Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: Incubators, Accelerators, Investors & Beyond
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing participants to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the key players that support startups, including incubators, accelerators, investors, and support organizations. The session will help aspiring entrepreneurs understand where to start, how to navigate available opportunities, and how to become part of the entrepreneurial communit
Speakers
avatar for Habiba Shawkat

Habiba Shawkat

Technical program manager, DMZ Cairo
As the Technical Program Manager at DMZ Cairo, a university-based incubator, I design and lead entrepreneurship and innovation programs that help startups transform ideas into viable ventures. My work combines design, education, coaching, and venture development to create impactful... Read More →
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Radwa Younes

Senior Manager, DMZ Cairo

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

6:00pm EEST

MEET & GREET:
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 09: Meet & Greet
  Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

6:15pm EEST

KEYNOTE: Distortion Protocol: Perception vs. Reality
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
This keynote examines the dangerous gap between what individuals and organizations believe to be true and what reality actually proves. Through a powerful six-slide, black-and-white visual experience, Said Baaghil reveals how unchecked perceptions become distorted narratives, how those distortions create real consequences, and why progress begins only when decisions are realigned with reality.
Speakers
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Said Baaghil

The Brand Scientist, The Baaghil
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.
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Creative Economy, Keynote

6:15pm EEST

Keynote: Mohamed Shehab
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  Startup Innovation, Keynote

6:40pm EEST

WS INV
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Capital Connect, Workshop

6:50pm EEST

Workplace Wellness in a Fast-Paced Tech Industries
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
Tech environments thrive on agility and speed, but constant pressure often leads to burnout and diminishing returns. This workshop bridges the gap between high-performance culture and mental sustainability. Designed for leaders and teams in demanding environments, we explore evidence-based strategies to build psychological safety, manage chronic stress, and maintain cognitive peak performance without compromising mental health. Learn how to architect a work environment that nurtures resilience, keeps morale high, and sustains productivity in the long run.
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  HealthTech, Workshop

6:50pm EEST

Business Transformation: Reshaping Your Company Before the Market Forces You
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
Markets evolve faster than ever, and businesses that wait to adapt risk falling behind. Discover practical strategies to transform your business, build resilience, and create a growth-driven organization that stays ahead of disruption instead of reacting to it.
Speakers
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Medhat Yassin

Executive Vice Chairman, Mori International
Medhat Yassin is a distinguished strategic business transformation consultant, serial entrepreneur, and business mentor with over 30 years of experience across diverse commercial domains, including marketing, brand development, business development, and sales. He has advised... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

6:50pm EEST

Saudi Market Entry: Navigating Regulations, Government Platforms & Business Setup
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
A practical workshop on entering and establishing a business in Saudi Arabia. Learn about key regulations, licensing requirements, government platforms, and business setup processes, with actionable insights to help tech companies and startups navigate the Saudi market confidently.
Speakers
avatar for Ahmed Rakha

Ahmed Rakha

Chief Financial Officer, VMS
Ahmed Rakha is a Chief Financial Officer at VMS, with over 18 years of experience in financial management, investment, business development, and corporate operations across diverse industries. He has extensive experience supporting startups, investors, and companies entering and expanding... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

7:15pm EEST

Creative Economy PANEL 04
Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Creative Economy, Panel

7:15pm EEST

From Idea to Market: Launching a SportsTech Startup in Egypt
Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
Launching a SportsTech Startup in Egypt The intersection of sport and technology is generating some of the most exciting entrepreneurial opportunities of our time — and Egypt is beginning to stake its claim. This panel is a practical, no-filter guide for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the journey from concept to commercialization in the Egyptian market. Experienced startup founders, investors, and ecosystem builders will share what it takes to validate a SportsTech idea, secure early funding, land your first club or federation partnership, and scale with intent in a region full of untapped potential.
Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  E-sports, Panel

7:50pm EEST

Blessing of the Business!
Saturday October 3, 2026 7:50pm - 8:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
explores how strong governance, built on transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership, creates the foundation for sustainable growth while making businesses deserving of Allah's blessings (barakah). Drawing on decades of consulting and entrepreneurial experience, Dr. Mohamed Hossam Khedr shares practical insights on aligning governance with long-term business success.
Speakers
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Mohamed Khedr

Consultant, خضر وبزنس
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. His expertise is built on decades of practical business leadership, complemented by a Doctorate in Busines... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 7:50pm - 8:50pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 04: Lecture Room
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

8:00pm EEST

Video Analysis & Computer Vision: The New Eyes of Modern Coaching
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
The New Eyes of Modern Coaching The clipboard and the gut feeling are giving way to something far more precise. This panel explores how video analysis and computer vision technologies are revolutionizing the way coaches observe, assess, and develop performance. From automated tracking of player movement to real-time tactical breakdowns, panelists will discuss how these tools are being adopted at elite and grassroots levels, the skills coaches need to work alongside them effectively, and what happens when the data on screen challenges what the coach believes they saw.
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  E-sports, Fireside chat

8:00pm EEST

The Business of Being Creative
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
Behind every successful creator, actor, designer, comedian, or media personality is a business. Today's creative careers aren't built on talent alone, they're built on strategy, partnerships, intellectual property, and sustainable growth. This panel explores how creative professionals are turning their craft into thriving businesses without losing their authenticity.
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Creative Economy, Panel

8:00pm EEST

Shopify Checkout & Conversion Optimization (Checkout Cycle Deep Dive)
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
Explore strategies to reduce checkout friction, build customer trust, improve payment and shipping experiences, and optimize conversions through effective experimentation.
Speakers
avatar for Mostaf Younis

Mostaf Younis

Shopify Partner & BU Head, RTG
Mostafa Younis is a Shopify Business Manager at Robusta Studio, where he leads Shopify launches for fashion, lifestyle, and retail brands, including PUMA Group Egypt's Shopify launch. With 8+ years working on Shopify e-commerce projects, his account became the first Shopify Select... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 06: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A
  eCommerce, Workshop

8:00pm EEST

How To Stay Creative In A Highly Regulated Industry: Tech
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
Innovation in healthcare doesn’t require choosing between compliance and creativity. This workshop challenges the myth that 'highly regulated' implies 'non-innovative' by diving into the art of building scalable, user-centric products within the bounds of strict medical laws. We explore how to turn compliance from a hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing practical strategies to design intuitive patient journeys that remain bulletproof in the eyes of regulators.
Speakers
AW
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 08: Room C - Workshops C
  HealthTech, Workshop

8:00pm EEST

From Zero to Scale: Lessons from Building Taager Across Markets
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
The session could explore the realities of expanding across different markets, scaling operations, navigating challenges, building teams, and the key decisions that shaped Taager's growth journey.
Speakers
avatar for Abdelrahman Sherief

Abdelrahman Sherief

VP of Growth, Co-founder, Taager
With over 10 years of experience as a growth and digital marketing professional, I’ve been part of numerous growth models built in companies of different scales located in KSA, Bahrain, Egypt, and UAE. Inspired by a journey across a wide range of industries including e-commerce... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 07: Auditorium - Workshops B
  Startup Innovation, Workshop

8:15pm EEST

How Technology Has Transformed the Online Coaching and Supplements Field
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
covers video platforms, AI feedback, wearables, real-time analytics, remote coaching quality, and the evolution of the coach-athlete relationship.
Speakers
AB

Abdelrhman Bergo

Online Coach, Bergo Ceps
avatar for Omar Marzouk

Omar Marzouk

CEO, Pureganic
Omar Marzouk is the founder of Better Life and the Egyptian sports nutrition brand Pureganic. He began his professional journey as an engineer in the heavy industries sector before turning his passion for entrepreneurship and marketing into a growing business in the sports nutrition... Read More →
Saturday October 3, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 03: Small Theater
  E-sports, Panel
 

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