GITS 2025 Speakers

Ali Saad

General Manager, Egyptian Federation for MSME Financing

With 26 years of experience, Ali is a foundational figure in Arab microfinance. He has developed cross-border framewo... Read More

Assem Kamel

CEO, SEKETAK Entrepreneurship Solutions

A visionary leader with 20+ years of experience in socioeconomic and driving growth in MENA. Co-founded startups, des... Read More

Bahija Maalla

Marketing Communication Manager, Shanti

A trailblazer in Tunisia’s startup ecosystem, Bahija transforms local ideas into global ventures through tailored i... Read More

Christophe Malherbe

MSME Financing II - Team Leader, KFW-EU funded project

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Dalal Takla

Chief Business Excellence Officer, Tamweely for Microfinance

I am a strategic, results-oriented Chief Business Excellence Officer with a broad and deep background across all face... Read More

Dalia Abd Allah

Senior Director , AUC- Innovation Hub

With 20+ years in innovation and SME support, she has led $50M+ in investments, created 1,500+ jobs, and fostered eco... Read More

Dhouha Chouikh

Minister Plenipotentiary, in charge of cooperation, The Tunisian Embassy in Egypt

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Dr. Diaa Youssef

CEO, AgriCash

At the forefront of AgriFintech, Dr. Youssef is redefining access to credit for rural MSMEs. His work with AgriCash s... Read More

Mrs. Dima Chehabedine

Agri-business Expert, Minister of Economy & Trade, Lebanon

With 15+ years in agri-food policy, Dima bridges farm-to-trade strategies to boost exports, empower SMEs, and advance... Read More

Djitaba Ouleymatou Sackho-Patel

 Responsable technique en finance solidaire, OIT Côte d’Ivoire

 Responsable technique en finance solidaire, OIT Côte d’Ivoire

Douja Gharbi

CEO, RedStart Tunisia Accelerator

From policy to grassroots, Douja brings a global lens to MSME development. Through decent work strategies, she transf... Read More

Faiçal Chroud

Coordinateur National de projet, OIT Tunisie

Coordinateur National de projet,OIT Tunisie

Jane G. Hanna

Director of Partnerships and Programmes, The Arab Academy Entrepreneurship Center

With a dynamic background in entrepreneurship, innovation, and ecosystem building, Jane brings years of experience le... Read More

Lamia Saleh

Founder & CEO, Smart Farmer & Agritech Expert, الجيل الخامس

An advocate for innovation in agriculture, Dr. Lamia merges sustainability with technology to digitize and globalize ... Read More

M. Tièmoko TRAORE

Coordinateur National du projet, Industrie 4.0 to foster youth employment

Coordinateur National du projet Industrie 4.0 to foster youth employment in Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire – ONUDI

Maher Abou Gabal

Secretary of the Foreign Relations Committee, the Arab Union of Agricultural Engineers Arab League

Secretary of the Foreign Relations Committee, Rapporteur of the Permanent Committee for Investment, Advisor to the G... Read More

Manal Hassoun

Financial inclusion expert & CFPO, SEKETAK Solutions

Manal Hassoun is an Senior Expert on financial inclusion, gender equality, socio-economic development, and strategic ... Read More

Margreet Magdy

Founder / Board Member , You are س / Youth Entrepreneurs Network

Margreet Magdy is an Ecosystem Builder, Entrepreneurial Strategist & Inclusive Innovation Advocate Margreet Ma... Read More

Mariam AbdelKarim

Business Development Manager - MENA, Hivos

Championing inclusive development, Mariam builds the capacity of MSMEs to grow, export, and drive social impact acros... Read More

Martin Ostermeier

Chief Technical Advisor, ILO Cairo

Economist with a PhD from the University of Göttingen, He leads the EU-funded METI project at the ILO, driving the i... Read More

Miguel Nyamedi

Member Services Associate, AfriLabs – African Technology and Innovation Initiative

Miguel Nyamedi is a professional with over 8 years of experience across 8 countries, including Togo, Côte d'Ivoire... Read More

Mohamed abd el Aziz

CEO, B2B Market place, Egypt

Mohamed is revolutionizing regional trade logistics, positioning Egypt as a digital gateway for B2B commerce across A... Read More

Mohamed El Sery

CEO, Mentors' Business Community, International Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Serri connects MSMEs with global mentors and networks to support sustainable growth through knowledge, access, an... Read More

Nejia Gharbi

General Director, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations Tunisie

With 30+ years in public finance, she is DG of CDC and Chair of CDC Gestion and CDC Développement. Former Chair of B... Read More

Nevine Nabil Nakhla

CEO, El Gondy Trading - AfCFTA Trading Company Egypt

Dr. Nevine N. Nakhla has 20 + years of experience in Import & Export and Distribution. Strategic management and ... Read More

Rasha Yousri

Head of Micro and Small Businesses, Central Bank of Egypt

Head of Micro and Small Businesses, Central Bank of Egypt A pillar of Egypt’s MSME strategy, Dr. Yousri brings 22 ... Read More

Sherine Assem

Handicrafts Sector Director, Egyptian Exporters Association "Expolink

A visionary in trade and investment, Sherine builds strong bridges between MENA and European markets. With deep exper... Read More

Shymaa Bedaiwy

Financial Inclusion & Women’s Economic Empowerment Expert, University of Massachusetts Boston.

Financial Inclusion & Women’s Economic Empowerment Expert As Egypt’s first female microfinance regulator at the ... Read More

Yousef Fennira

Chief Technical Advisor, Head Cluster Enterprise, ILO Office Tunisia

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