MahtaAlRamlSq
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Theme: Green Entrepreneurship

June 6, 2024
12:00pm - 5:30pm EET
(UTC +2hrs)
Cairo, Al Qāhirah
Egypt
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are available.

Discover the future of sustainable business at TEDxMahtaAlRaml: Ignite Green Entrepreneurship. This electrifying event is your gateway to the world of green innovation, where passionate entrepreneurs and environmental champions come together to inspire change and drive sustainable success.

Why Attend?

Inspiring TEDx Talks: Be captivated by visionary speakers who are revolutionizing the way we think about business and the environment.
Engaging Panel Discussions: Dive deep into conversations with experts on the cutting edge of green technology and sustainable practices.
Unmatched Networking: Forge powerful connections with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and eco-conscious leaders.

Who Should Join Us?

Ambitious entrepreneurs ready to lead the charge in sustainability.
Eco-warriors and advocates passionate about green technology.
Investors seeking groundbreaking sustainable ventures.
Anyone driven to combine business acumen with environmental responsibility.

Great theater
Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001
Cairo, Al Qāhirah, 17611
Egypt
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Speakers

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Adib Dada

Lead Architect & Forest Maker at theOtherDada
Lead Architect & Forest Maker at theOtherDada Adib Dada is an award-winning environmental activist and architect. In 2010, he founded theOtherDada [tOD] Regenerative Consultancy & Architecture practice, with a mission to activate projects across architecture, living systems, and art. Based on Biomimicry thinking, tOD’s work promotes a symbiotic relationship between nature and the built environment by exploring new ways of creating generous and regenerative habitats for humans and other organisms; in essence working with nature to develop resilient and generous cities.

Ahmed djeghri

Entrepreneur and automation engineer
Ahmed Djeghri, 28-year-old entrepreneur, is a marketer, certified instructor, mixed martial arts athlete, and session musician. Initially an automation and system engineering graduate, he currently leads a marketing agency while training for a professional fighting career. Passionate about disciplines such as chess and cooking, he strives for high-reaching goals.

Ahmed Hussein

Founder of Wonder Box
Founder of Wonder Box Specialized in manufacturing over the table top wooden products. Certified instructor for CAD/CAM carton packaging designing (EngView software) Export Sales Director in carton packaging industry.

Fatima Alzahraa Abozaid

CEO OF QWT COMPANY FOR AGRICULTURAL
CEO OF QWT COMPANY FOR AGRICULTURAL EU JEEL CONNECTER Fatima Al-Zahra Ramadan Abu Zaid, I am 25 years old Executive Director of Qwt Agricultural Production and Investment Company, which was chosen as the best environmentally concerned project in the Eyes on Blue competition in Ecomondo, Italy, as well as Head of the Food Inspection Department at United International Inspection Company and a member of EU JEEL CONNECT. Interested in the field of environment and climate change, and also in project management, as I worked in this field in several companies.

Ghaith Al Momanil

Entrepreneurial Jordanian businessman
founder and general manager of "AQABA BY LOCALS," Mr. Gaith Al-Momani embodies this vision as a Jordanian entrepreneur. He is the founder and General Manager of 'AQABA BY LOCALS,' a company focused on sustainable tourism. A skilled trainer in project development, marketing, and digital marketing, Mr. Al-Momani also has expertise in project monitoring, evaluation, and facilitation. He combines knowledge, skills, and practical experience in these various aspects of business to achieve success and sustainability in his professional field.

Jasser Riahi

Tunisian activist and student researcher in public law
Jasser is a law student studying for a Master's in Public Law, having earned a University Diploma in Private Law from the Faculty of Legal, Political, and Social Sciences of Tunis. Born in Hammamet in 2000, he has been actively involved in civil society since 2014, focusing on promoting culture and reinforcing democracy and citizenship among Tunisian youth. In 2020, he founded the Nefaal Association. As a debater, Jasser has participated in numerous televised debates on the Tunisian revolution and democracy, achieving top positions in various legal competitions. In addition to his academic and professional commitments, he founded the Public Policies Club at the Faculty of Legal, Political, and Social Sciences of Tunis, where he continues to promote discussion and innovation in public policies.

Karim Hanafy

CEO and Founder of Byond Media
CEO and Founder of Byond Media Kariem Hanafy, Egyptian, 28 years Old Bachelor of civil engineering, 10+ years of experience in Marketing and Business Founder and CEO of Byond media, an international marketing & video production agency My content is about business, marketing, human development 2.8M+ Followers combined

Lachen El Mejdoubi

CEO founder of MJ bike Morocc
African champion in cycling and CEO founder of MJ bike Morocco, a sport ecotourism entrepreneur Mr. Lahcen El Mejdoubi, a champion of Morocco and Africa in cycling, exemplifies this courage. He is the founder and CEO of MJ Bike Morocco, and a pioneer in the field of sport ecotourism.

Mahmoud Mansi

Entrepreneur | Author | HR Consultant | Post Graduate Lecturer
He has been judging at the GULF Sustainability Awards in UAE, and Action with Africa Sustainability Awards with Enactus Germany. In addition to teaching Entrepreneurship for Bachelor students at the university. He was granted the UAE Golden Visa for Special Talents & Entrepreneurs in 2024. He was the only Egyptian to participate in the “Entrepreneur’s Journey” book in UAE published in 2022 with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, with his chapter “Entrepreneurial Human Resources Influencers”.

Maya Karkour

CEO and Founder EcoConsulting
An Environmental and Circular Economy Specialist, an Eco-Entrepreneur, and the Managing Director of EcoConsulting, a specialized sustainability consultancy which she founded in 2003 in the UK and in 2007 in Lebanon. She has been since 2022 the Chair of the EcoSwitch Coalition for green entrepreneurs in Lebanon. Maya has directly worked on numerous projects aiming at reducing their environmental footprint. She has been a keynote speaker or moderator at various sustainability/environmental conferences in Lebanon and other countries; and has organized and conducted numerous sustainability, green building, circular economy and environmental seminars & workshops. She has been coaching environmental start-ups with innovative entrepreneurial solutions and is mentoring eco or social entrepreneurs to help them establish themselves and scale up. Maya has been actively promoting the Circular Economy and sustainable practices in Lebanon, more recently by launching the Circular Hub.

Mona Ibrahim

Octopus General Manager
A tech hub builder for global companies expanding their reach to top talents. During her pervious role as RTG’s HR Manager, Mona has a track record of successfully expanding a startup team from just 6 members to a thriving organization with over 120+ members. She played a crucial role in establishing the foundation for a robust organizational culture, implementing an effective performance management system, creating a well-structured compensation and benefits framework, and formulating essential policies and procedures. All of this was achieved in an environment dedicated to continuous learning and growth. Mona was also able to grow the percentage of women within the organization over the years by 169% giving more opportunities for women to thrive in the tech industry. As a mother, Mona’s passion lies in the realms of human and child development,

Nour Hazem

Short Term Consultant at GIZ Egypt - Project Manager
Nour is a Research and Development Assistant at Banlastic Egypt. She is a passionate political science graduate with over 5 years of experience in the field of climate Justice. She is actively working on empowering young people in the field of climate action where she has conducted over 30 sessions to more than 300 young people all over Egypt. Furthermore, she is a member of the Rule of Law Youth Network under South programme V of the Council of Europe and the European Union where she is working on tackling environmental corruption using a gendered lens. In 2023, Nour worked as a consultant with the GIZ where she contributed to the development of the Future of ICT jobs and the Future of Green jobs in Egypt Reports as well as the organization of the 2nd National Forum on the Future of Work in Egypt. Additionally, she developed an incubator under UN Women’s Programme Rabeha, where she supported 30 young Egyptian women with the skills to empower them to open their own green businesses.

Organizing team

Sherif
Mahmoud

Alexandria, Egypt
Organizer