Techne

2025 Speakers

Mahmoud Eldefrawy

Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer

Therapy Area medical Lead

AstraZeneca

Egypt

Ahmed Hammad

Chairman's advisor on Health policies and systems

Egypt Healthcare Authority

Ahmed Hammad

Chairman's advisor on Health policies and systems

Egypt Healthcare Authority

Dr. Ahmed Hammad is a distinguished healthcare professional with a diverse and extensive background in dentistry, health policy, management, and global health. He has made significant contributions to the healthcare sector in Egypt through various high-profile roles. Currently, Dr. Hammad serves as the Chairman's Advisor on Health Policies and Systems at the Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) since April 2023. He also holds the position of Director of the Chairman's Technical Office at the EHA, a role he has been in since June 2022. Prior to this, he was the Internal Audit Director at the EHA from August 2020 until June 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hammad played a crucial role as a member of the Central Crisis Room at the Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt from February to November 2020. Concurrently, he managed the Technical Office of the Minister Assistant for Monitoring and Follow-Up and was the Deputy Director for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) Implementation National Project from January 2019 to November 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Technical Officer at the Minister's Office at the Ministry of Health from July 2016 to August 2020. Dr. Hammad's early professional career was rooted in clinical practice, working as a dentist from November 2010 until June 2015. Recognizing the importance of integrating business acumen with healthcare, Dr. Hammad completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ESLSCA Business School (2017-2019). He continued to broaden his horizons with a Master's degree in Medical Science in Global Health Delivery from 2020 to 2022 from Harvard Medical School.

Rimon Sami

Marketing Director

Edita

Rimon Sami is an accomplished Marketing Director at Edita, a leading FMCG company in the MENA region. With over a decade of experience spanning FMCG marketing, Marketing for tech startups, and product development for big local and multinational companies, Rimon has consistently driven brand growth and innovation across diverse markets. Throughout his career, Rimon has contributed and led the successful launch of several high-impact snack brands and played a key role in introducing a new frozen bakery line to market. His ability to blend consumer insights with strategic execution has positioned him as a trusted leader in brand development and market expansion. Rimon’s expertise lies at the intersection of traditional FMCG practices and the fast-paced world of tech startups. This unique perspective enables him to craft agile marketing strategies that resonate with today’s dynamic consumer landscape. His work is grounded in design thinking, creative storytelling, and a deep commitment to delivering value through innovation and bridging legacy brands with digital-native consumers. He holds a degree in Marketing from the American University in Cairo (AUC) and is passionate about mentoring emerging talent, fostering innovation, and building brands that endure. Rimon is passionate about discussing practical knowledge and strategic insight on topics such as brand building in competitive markets, product innovation in the food industry and deep understanding of what drives consumer loyalty and market success.

Nashwa Ghaleb

Design Manager & Hospitality development

City Edge Developments

Laila Hazem El Shaarawy

Digital Health & Innovation Partner

Roche

Dr. Michael Safwat

Medical Affairs Manager / Medical Excellence Manager

Career Center Manager

University of Hertfordshire hosted by GAF

Nourhan Eltoor

Founder & CEO

Gateway Financials

"With over 15 years of experience, vast knowledge, and strong integrity in the finance field, Nourhan El Toor supported various small and large businesses to work toward pursuing their business goals. through her journey, El Toor filled top managerial positions and worked closely with some of the big names and multi-nationals in the different fields to meet their business and financial goals such as El Sewedy Industries, Madinet Nasr for housing & development, Dar El Mamar Group, El Sewedy Cables, Schneider Electric, Dell/EMC. After so many years of working with different businesses, Nourhan took the plunge from a stable, well-paying managerial position in order to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning her own business in the financial advising field. Hence, she founded Gateway Financials. Recognizing that each business has its individual needs, El Toor dedicated herself to understanding and appreciating each business situation prior to making any recommendations. She believes in educating clients and works diligently to assist them in developing achievable goals, understanding their financial choices and portfolio, and implement strategies that contribute to attaining their personal plans. In records time, she, through her company, consulted in more than 10000+ projects and various M&A deals and has 1000+ loyal clients in 15+ different countries. Apart from her achievements in the corporate world, Nourhan is a postgraduate program instructor at the American university in Cairo. She is certified as a financial analyst (CFA), Management accountant (CMA) and holds a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certificate. Nourhan has a Master’s degree in Finance and Economics from London School of Business"

Corporate Social Responsibility Manager in Egypt, IBM

Co-Founder, Leankhana Business

Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Design Point Interiors

Moataz Lotfy

Chief Business Development and Partnerships Office

Valu

Maged Maher

CEO

Pledge Communications

Modern Foundation for Development and Education Improvement (MDE)

Ann Adham

Professor of Marketing and Luxury Brand Management

Positive Discipline Educator

Ahmed Morshed

Invesment Product Senior Manager

MNT-HALAN

Salma Farouk

Senior Investment Associate

Dare For marketing solutions

Strategic Concept Creator

Freelance Consultant

Dahlia Abulwafa

Strategic Concept Creator

Freelance Consultant

"Dahlia A. Abulwafa – Strategic Concept Creator & Marketing Expert “Innovating concepts and crafting strategic marketing solutions that turn visions into success stories.” Dahlia A. Abulwafa is a Strategic Concept Creator and Marketing Expert with over two decades of experience shaping brands and business strategies across diverse industries, including hospitality, FMCG, retail, and e-commerce. Known for transforming ideas into market-winning strategies, she specializes in branding, rebranding, marketing innovation, and digital transformation for multinational corporations and startups alike. Dalia’s career is defined by her ability to build concepts that become market leaders, from spearheading major rebranding initiatives for Fine, Zeina, and Monginis, to leading the complete digital transformation of Sofitel Hotels in Cairo — elevating online bookings from $1,000 to $14 million within a year and setting a global best practice benchmark. Her expertise spans concept creation, business strategy development, brand architecture, consumer insights, and holistic marketing campaigns, combining creativity with a sharp strategic mindset. As a consultant and marketing coach, she empowers companies — from emerging startups to global corporations — to build strong brand identities and craft impactful marketing plans. A multi-award-winning professional with more than 15 industry accolades, Dalia is also a renowned public speaker, invited globally to share her thought leadership on marketing strategies, branding, growth marketing, and franchise models. Her unique approach blends innovation, perseverance, and values-driven leadership, making her a trusted partner in shaping future-ready brands."