Global Investment & Trade Summit 2025

Hotel Mariott Zamalek - Cairo, Egypt | May 12-13, 2025

Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Day 1: Investment & Financial Inclusion in Global Trade

May 12, 2025

08:30 AM – 09:30 AM

Visit Stands and Registrations

Attendees explore exhibition stands and complete registration.

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Opening Session

Welcome remarks by distinguished speakers.

Speakers:

Mr. Assem Kamel - CEO, SEKETAK Entrepreneurship Solutions, Egypt
Mrs. Sarah Sabri - Senior Program Officer, ILO Cairo
Dr. Dhouha Chouikh - Minister Plenipotentiary, in charge of cooperation at the Tunisian Embassy in Egypt
Mr. Christophe Malherbe - Deputy Team Leader, European Union Delegation in Egypt
Dr. Maher Abo Gabel - Secretary of the Foreign Relations Committee, Rapporteur of the Permanent Committee for Investment, Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Arab Union of Agricultural Engineers - Arab League

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Trade Innovation Showcase and Exhibition

A vibrant showcase of export-ready products, trade finance solutions, and logistics innovations. Includes live demonstrations and networking opportunities.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Panel 1: Strategic Policies for Enhancing Trade Dynamics and Employment Creation

Moderated by Dr. Jane Hanna, Director of Partnerships and Programmes at The Arab Academy Entrepreneurship Center.

Speakers:

Dr. Martin Ostermeier - Chief Technical Advisor, ILO Cairo - Egypt
Mr. Assem Kamel - CEO, SEKETAK Entrepreneurship Solutions - Egypt
Mrs. Dima Chehabeddine - Agri-business Expert, representative of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Lebanon
Dr. Dalia Abdallah - Senior Director of Innovation Hub at American University of Cairo - Egypt
Mrs. Nejia Gharbi - General Director of Caisse de dépôts et de consignation - Tunisia
Mrs. Hania Tarek Salah - Senior Program & Operations Manager, Plug and Play Tech Center, Egypt
Dr. Maher Abo Gabel - Secretary of the Foreign Relations Committee, Rapporteur of the Permanent Committee for Investment, Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Arab Union of Agricultural Engineers - Arab League

12:30 PM – 02:00 PM

Panel 2: Financing Global Trade and Inclusive Solutions for MSMEs

Takeaways from Egypt on financing global trade and inclusive solutions for MSMEs.

Speakers:

Dr. Rasha Yousry - Head of Micro and Small Businesses (MSMEs Department), Central Bank of Egypt
Mr. Ali Saad - General Manager, Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs – MSMEF Egypt
Mrs. Manal Hassoun - Financial Inclusion Expert & CFPO of Seketak Solutions, Egypt
Dr. Dalal Takla - Non-Banking Financial Services Expert, Chief of Excellence Officer at Tamweely Microfinance Institution, Egypt
Dr. Shymaa Bedaiwy - Financial Inclusion and Women Economic Empowerment Expert. Lecturer at University of Massachusetts Boston
Dr. Diaa Youssef - CEO of Agri Cash, Egypt

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Opportunity for attendees to network and discuss insights from the morning sessions.

03:30 PM – 05:00 PM

Parallel Tracks: Investor Pitch Clinic & B2B Meetings

Investor Pitch Clinic

Facilitated by Dr. Jane Hanna and Mrs. Margreet Magdy for SMEs crafting trade-focused pitches.

Speakers:

Dr. Jane Hanna - Director of Partnerships and Programmes at The Arab Academy Entrepreneurship Center
Mrs. Margreet Magdy - Facilitator

B2B Meetings

Facilitated by Mrs. Dima Chehabeddine, with 60 pre-organized meetings for SMEs in agriculture, food processing, e-commerce, agritech, logistics, handmade and handicrafts, textiles, import/export of food staples and finished products, fintech, sustainable farming systems, and solar energy solutions.

Speakers:

Mrs. Dima Chehabeddine - Facilitator

Day 2: Inclusive Growth, Trade, Investment and MSME Development

May 13, 2025

09:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Panel 3: MSMEs' Export Readiness

Strengthening business development services, business community, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Speakers:

Mohamed El Sery - CEO, Mentors' Business Community, and Member of the International Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Douja Gharbi - CEO, RedStart Tunisia Accelerator
Mrs. Mariam Abdelkarim - Business Development Manager - MENA, Hivos Organization - Egypt
Dr. Nevine Nakhla - Export \ Import Expert & Founder of El Gondy Trading - AfCFTA trading Co Egypt
Dr. Lamia Salah - CEO. Of fifth generation company. Honer smart farmer application
Mrs. Bahija Maala - Communication Manager, Shanti Incubator - Tunisia
Mr. Mohamed Abd El Aziz - CEO Quick whole B2B Marketplace
Mrs. Sheine Assem - Handicrafts Sector Director, Egyptian Exporters Association "Expolink"

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Coffee Break & Networking

Attendees network and discuss insights from the morning session.

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM

Panel 4: Challenges and Opportunities for Creating More and Better Jobs through Trade and Investment

Moderated by Dr. Martin Ostermeier, focusing on job creation through trade and investment.

Speakers:

Mr. Nael Mohamed - National Project Officer, METI Project, ILO Cairo – Egypt
Mrs. Rasha Magdy - Head of Women in Business Unit, Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI)
Mr. Mohammed Abdullatif - Vice President, Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF)
Eng. Hatem Kamal - Egyptian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA)

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Closing Ceremony and Lunch

Closing remarks by Dr. Jane Hanna, followed by a networking lunch.

Speakers:

Dr. Jane Hanna - Director of Partnerships and Programmes at The Arab Academy Entrepreneurship Center

02:00 PM – 04:00 PM

B2B Meetings

Pre-organized meetings between SMEs/startups and potential buyers/partners to foster trade and investment opportunities in agriculture, food processing, e-commerce, agritech, logistics, handmade and handicrafts, textiles, import/export of food staples and finished products, fintech, sustainable farming systems, and solar energy solutions.