Welcome to the 15th Egypt CSR and Sustainable Development Forum
The forum has served as the largest interactive platform for the business and sustainability community for over 10 years, aiming to raise awareness, build institutional capacity, and increase stakeholder engagement in Egypt and the Middle East. It gathers government bodies, the private sector, experts, civil society, and researchers, having achieved numerous successes, impactful partnerships, and influential initiatives.
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND?
Connect with international, local experts, decision-makers and stakeholders of CSR and sustainable development.
Open up to sustainability potential opportunities in sustainability
Recognize your company's impact on the world
Build multi-stakeholder and cross-sector partnerships.
Training on the best practices in the sustainability field.
Capturing and sharing businesses sustainability insights and learnings.
Expand your sustainability connections and business network for future collaborations.
Be a part of detailed and in-depth conversations with policy makers and sustainability professionals.
Know the stakeholders of development work in Egypt.
Learn how to prepare a professional sustainability report.
Our Honorable Speakers
Mr. George Riddell,
Trade Policy and CBAM Consultant.
Mr. Paolo Casamassima ,
CEO at MEIRA (Middle East Investor Relations Association)
Ms. IsabelleParasram OBE,
Chief Executive Officer of The Institute for Social Value - Social Value UK.
Ms. EleniPolychroniadou,
CEO and co-founder of Sintali
Mr. Haytham Torkey,
CEO and Managing Partner at United Accountants Member of Nexia Internationa
Ms. Nevine Mansour ,
Adviser to the Minister of Finance for Economic Institutions, Head of Investor Relations Unit.
Dr. Nasser Ayoub
Managing Director of EPD MENA and CEO of EPD Egypt.
Dr. Maali Khader,
Founder & CEO of Schema
Mr. David Brownlee
CEO of The Brownlee Group LLC
Dr. Mohammed Al Surf
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Tilad Sustainability Co. and Founder & . President of the Sustainability Professional of Saudi Arabia Association (SPSA
Eng. Amr Nader,
, CEO of A³&Co.
Khaled Abu Al-Makarem,
Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical and Fertilizer Industries.
Sherif El Sayad,
Chairman of Tredco for Engineering Industries & the president of the Engineering Export Council.
Dr. Ahmed Kamal,
Executive Director of the Environmental Compliance Office and Sustainable Development – Federation of Egyptian Industries.
Hisham El-Gammal,
CEO OF Infinity Capital & Chairman of the Benban Solar Developers Association- BSDA.
Amany Arafa,
Executive Chairwoman of Delta Building Systems and CEO of RMG Egypt for Energy Projects.
Dr. Kamel Abdallah,
Managing Director & CEO of . Canal Sugar.
Prof. Hend Farouh,
Director of Architecture & Housing . Institute, HBRC
Mr. Michael Yap
Group CEO and Deputy Chairman of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd.
Dr. ZEINA ACHI
ESG & Sustainability Strategist & CEO of Sustainability Hub.
Ms.Mounia Attiga
Energy & Sustainability Strategist Chair of lean in equity and sustainability - North Africa
Mr. Mert Dedebas
Regional Director of Frankfurt School of Finance and Management Middle East and North Africa.
Ms.WalaaElHusseiny
Country Director, UN Global Compact Network Egypt.
Ms. GhadaHammouda
Chief Sustainability & Marketing Officer, Qalaa Holdings
Ms. Yasmine Rashed
Marketing, Communications & CSR Director - eFinance Investment Group
Ms. Radwa Ahmed
Mountain View Foundation CEO Sustainability Director.
Ms. Mayar Naguib
Director of Corporate Communications Corporate Social Responsibility Telecom Egypt WE.
Dr. Mostafa Zamzam
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sonaa ELKheir Foundation, Member of The National Alliance for Civil Development Work and Ambassador of the Presidential Initiative "Haya Karima ".
Dr. Hassan Mostafa
President of Egypt CSR Sustainable Development Forum.
Dr. Dina Kayaly
Principle Consultant, CSR Arabia
Eng. EssamElnaggar
Charmain of General Organization for Export and Import Control.
Dr. Yasser Said
Sustainability and HSE Expert.
Dr. Ahmad Wafiq
CEO of Integral Consult.
Mr. Mohamed Hakim
Vice President Global Corporate Relations- CIB Egypt.
Dr. Maysoun Aly
Head of E&S Management and Sustainability Systems, CIB.
Dr. Ahmed Hozayen
Director of the Eco- Industrial Department Chemonics Egypt Consultant.
Ms. Dina Mukhtar
Country Representative for PROPARCO
Mr. Paul Wild
BFC Director, EgyptThe 15th Egypt CSR and Sustainable Development Forum
3:00 to 3:30 pm
opening speech
opening speech
Speaker:
Ms. Nevine Mansour ,
Adviser to the Minister
of Finance for Economic
Institutions, Head of
Investor Relations Unit.
3:30 to 3:45 pm
KEYNOTE SPEECH Sustainability
IN Action
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Speaker:
Dr. Kamel Abdallah ,
Managing Director &
CEO of Canal Sugar.
3:45 to 4:30 pm
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Sustainability Leadership Principles
Speaker:
Mr. David Brownlee ,
CEO of The Brownlee Group LLC
4:30 to 5:15 pm
EXPERT TALK
Leadership’s Role in ESG Transformation
Overview:
In an era where environmental, social, and governance ESG considerations are reshaping the
business landscape, effective leadership is crucial for successful organizational transformation.
The talk explores how leaders can drive meaningful ESG integration, moving beyond compliance
to create lasting sustainable value. Through practical insights, participants will understand the critical
role leadership plays in embedding ESG principles into organizational strategy and operations
emphasizing actionable approaches that leaders can implement immediately while maintaining
a longterm perspective on sustainable business transformation.
Speaker:
Dr. Maali Khader,
Founder & CEO of Schema
5:15 to 6:00 pm
FIRST SESSION
How Can Digital Products control and boost the Environmental
and Social Performance of Companies?
Sustainability 4.0 VS Industry 5.0
Key Topics:
The role of technology in driving industrial leaps and sustainable development.
The impact of digital transformation developments on institutional performance patterns.
The latest tools and technological applications used in managing and measuring environmental and social impact. Mechanisms to integrate innovation strategies with business plans.
Mechanisms of integrating digital transformation and institutional cultural for enhancing human capital
efficiency.
Speakers:
Mr. Michael Yap
Group CEO and Deputy Chairman of Azeus Systems
HoldDr. ZEINA ACHI
ESG & Sustainability Strategist & CEO of
Sustainability Hub.ings Ltd.
Ms.Mounia Attiga
Energy & Sustainability
Strategist Chair of lean in equity and sustainability –
North Africa
Moderator:
Mr. Mert Dedebas
Regional Director of
Frankfurt School of
Finance and Management Middle East and North Africa.
6:00to 6:30 pm
EXPERT TALK
The Linkage The Interconnectedness of Environmental
Sustainability Concepts
Overview:
This Expert talk will show the complex connections between several key concepts in environmental
sustainability popular and requested now a days including Life Cycle Assessment ( LCA ), Product Carbon Fotprint, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),and Organizational Carbon Footprint.
Through this talk also will identify the interdependencies and synergies among the data required to meet
the requirements of these concepts and opens discussion on how organizations may benefit from the
Linkage between these concepts.
Speaker:
Dr. Nasser Ayoub, Managing Director of EPD MENA and CEO of EPD Egypt
6:30 to 7:00 pm
EXPERT TALK
Why ESG
Reporting Is
Hard And
What To Do
About It?
Speaker:
Mr. Michael Yap
Group CEO and Deputy Chairman of Azeus Systems
10:00 to 11:00 Am
WORKSHOP
Why Are Environmental Assessment
Tools Important for Business
Sustainability?
Speaker:
Expert: Dr. Nasser Ayoub,
Managing Director EPD MENA and CEO EPD Egypt
10:00 to 11:00 Am
WORKSHOP COSO Framework
Speaker:
Expert: Mr. Haytham Torkey,
CEO and Managing Partner at United Accountants Member of Nexia International
11:00 to 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP
Social Impact Report
Speaker:
Expert: Ms. Isabelle
Parasram OBE,
Chief Executive Officer of The Institute for Social Value – Social Value UK.
11:00 to 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP
Leading By Example Building ESG into
Organizational DNA
Expert:
Dr. Maali Khader,
Founder & CEO of Schema
11:00 to 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP
EDGE Green Building Standard
Expert:
Ms. Eleni
Polychroniadou, CEO and co-founder of Sintali
10:00 to 12:00 pm
EXPERT TALK
Sustain360 Program
Speaker:
Ms.Walaa ElHusseiny
Country Director, UN
Global Compact Network Egypt.
Ms. Ghada Hammouda
Chief Sustainability & Marketing Officer, Qalaa Holdings
12:15 to 1:00 pm
FIRST SESSION
Climate in Action: Financing Egypt’s Sustainable
Future)
Key Topics:
.Key Topics:
The business case of transition fnance for potential clients.
Challenges and opportunities of fnancing a just and inclusive transition in Egypt and the region.
Collaboration and knowledge transfer among stakeholders to accelerate climate fnance.
Highlighting the business case for transition fnance, showcasing how it supports long term risk management,
competitiveness and economic growth.
Speakers:
Dr. Maysoun Aly
Head of E&S
Management and Sustainability Systems, CIB.
Dr. Ahmed Hozayen
Director of the Eco-
Industrial Department
Chemonics Egypt Consultant.
Ms. Soha Abu Zikry
Head of Global Corporate
Relations and Direct Investment, CIB Egypt.
Ms. Dina Mukhtar
Country Representative
for PROPARCO
Mr. Paul Wild
BFC Director, Egypt
1:00 to 1:30 pm
EXPERTS TALK
Sustainable Finance
and Responsible
Investment
Speaker:
Dr. Abdelhamid Beshara
Founder and CEO of Masader – Environmental
& Energy Services.
1:30 to 2:00 pm
Expert talk
Integrating ESG into Investor
Relations and Business Strategy:
Driving Sustainable Growth and
Financial Advantage
Overview:
This talk will examine the growing influence of ESG on corporate strategy and investment
decisions, as investors increasingly rely on ESG ratings to assess a company’s long-term resilience
and credibility. With regulatory oversight becoming more stringent, businesses must strengthen risk
management, compliance, and overall performance. By connecting sustainability initiatives to
financial outcomes, the session will provide actionable strategies for attracting investment,
enhancing corporate reputation, and seizing new market opportunities.
It will also explore the expansion of ESG-driven fixed-income markets, demonstrating how strong
ESG ratings can help issuers reduce the cost of capital and secure better financing terms by
mitigating risk and increasing investor confidence.
Speaker:
Mr. Paolo Casamassima ,
CEO at MEIRA (Middle East Investor Relations Association)
Dr. Maali Khader ,
Founder & CEO of Schema
2:30 to 4:30 pm
EXPERT TALK
Expert Talk: IFRS Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability &Climaterelated Financial Information S1 &S2
Overview:
During this talk you will gain an in-depth understanding of the Reporting Standards (IFRS S1, IFRS S2)
methodology, it also will interpret the requirements of the IFRS S1 (Sustainability Reporting – General
Requirements) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures) standards, which aim to improve the
quality and comparability of information about the impact of organizations’ activities on
sustainability and climate.
The talk will discuss how to use IFRS S1 and S2 reporting to manage risks related to sustainability and
climate, as well as to develop strategies and management decisions.
Moreover, it will explain how to assess the impact of business strategies on sustainability and climate,
and propose ways to optimize and improve, in addition to the mechanisms of analyzing data and
transforming it into a structured report that reflects the economic, environmental, and social aspects
of an Organization’s operations.
Speaker:
Mr. Haytham Torkey,
CEO and Managing Partner at United Accountants Member
of Nexia International
4:30 to 5:30 pm
SECOND SESSION
Inclusion and Empowerment Strategies
Key Topics:
What are the 4 major types and levels of CSR?
The best practices of creating a successful inclusion and empowerment strategy.
How to achieve integration between different CSR empowerment programs and activities?
What are the latest tools and methodologies for measuring and monitoring the SROI?
Speakers :
Ms. Yasmine Rashed
Marketing, Communications & CSR Director – eFinance
Investment Group
Ms. Radwa Ahmed
Mountain View Foundation CEO Sustainability Director.
Ms. Mayar Naguib
Director of Corporate
Communications Corporate Social Responsibility
Telecom Egypt WE.
Ms.Walaa ElHusseiny
,Country Director, UN
Global Compact Network Egypt.
Dr. Mostafa Zamzam
Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of Sonaa ELKheir
Foundation, Member of The
National Alliance for Civil
Development Work and
Ambassador of the
Presidential Initiative
“Haya Karima “.
Moderator:
Dr. Hassan Mostafa
President of Egypt CSR
Sustainable Development
Forum.
5:30to 6:00 pm
Expert Talk
Social Impact Standards & Reporting
Speaker:
Ms Isabelle Parasram OBE Chief Executive Officer of The Institute for Social Value. (Social Value UK)
6:00 to 6:30 pm
EXPERTS TALKS
CSR Emerging
trends 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Dina Kayaly
Principle Consultant, CSR Arabia
9:30 to 10:30 Am
WORKSHOP
Why Are Environmental Assessment
Tools Important for Business
Sustainability?
Expert:
Dr. Nasser Ayoub,
Managing Director EPD MENA and CEO EPD Egypt
9:30 to 10:30 Am
WORKSHOP
Leading By Example:
Building ESG into
Organizational DNA
Expert:
Dr. Maali Khader,
Founder &CEO of Schema
10:30 to 11:30 Am
WORKSHOP
Social Impact Report
Expert:
Ms. IsabelleParasram OBE,
Chief Executive Officer of The Institute for Social Value – Social Value UK.
10:30 to 11:30 Am
WORKSHOP
EDGE
Green Building
Standard
Expert:
Ms. Eleni Polychroniadou, CEO and co-founder of Sintali
10:30 to 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP
COSO Framework
Expert:
Mr. Haytham Torkey,
CEO and Managing Partner at United Accountants
Member of NexiaInternational
1:00 to 2:00 pm
FIRST SESSION
Mechanisms of Opening New Markets
and Increasing Export Rates – Quality
Standards and Certifications Aligned
with Environmental Sustainability
Standards
Key Topics:
Mechanisms of opening new markets for Egyptian exports and strategies for penetrating global
markets.
The key quality certifications and accreditations required to meet global specifications and
environmental sustainability standards. Overview of the efforts made and the initiatives available to empower the private sector
and increase exports.
Drivers of growth for promising sectors to increase exports.
Showcasing experiences and success stories of the Key Sectors That Have Increased Their Egyptian
Exports Overseas.
Speakers:
Khaled Abu Al-Makarem,
Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical and Fertilizer Industries.
Sherif El Sayad,
Chairman of Tredco for Engineering Industries & the president of the Engineering Export Council.
Moderator:
Dr. Ahmed Kamal, Executive Director of the Environmental Compliance Office and Sustainable Development – Federation of Egyptian Industries.
Eng. Essam Elnaggar
Charmain of General
Organization for Export and Import Control.
Dr. Ahmad Wafiq
CEO of Integral Consult.
2:00 to 2:45 pm
EXPERT TALK
CBAM, Its Role In Unlocking New Markets,
and the Economic Impact It Will Have On
Egypt and MENA
Overview:
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impose a cost on carbon
emissions for imported goods starting in 2026. This development could significantly disrupt trade flows
between Egypt, North Africa, and the EU, particularly since EU-bound exports account for approximately
25% of Egypt’s total exports. The implementation of the CBAM presents both challenges and opportunities,
as the region grapples with its impact on key industries and the broader economic landscape. The policy will
not only influence trade but also spark a shift in industrial strategies, environmental policies, and diplomatic
relations across MENA countries.
This talk will delve into the CBAM’s potential effects on Egypt and North Africa, exploring industry responses
to the carbon cost, regional adaptations, and policy evolution in response to these changes. It will examine
how MENA countries are addressing the challenges posed by the CBAM and what future developments in
international trade and policy might look like under this new mechanism.
Speaker :
Mr. George Riddell,
Trade Policy and CBAM Consultant.
2:45 to 3:45 pm
SECOND SESSION
Green Supply Chain and Green
Materials
Key Topics:
How can companies integrate green supply chain practices and green materials into their operations?
Examples of latest available materials that minimize environmental impact, such as recyclable,
biodegradable, and renewable resources.
What is the ROI of adopting green supply chain transformation?
What is the impact of innovative technology on monitoring and transition towards green supply chain?
Showcasing successful experiences and case studies of green and sustainable materials.
What are the challenges of adopting green supply chain and the actionable strategies to overcome
them?
Speaker:
MR. Hisham El-Gamal, Chairman of the Benban Solar Developers Association (BSDA).
Dr. Mohammed Al Surf, Co-Founder & Managing
Director at Tilad. Sustainability Co. and Founder &President of the Sustainability Professional of Saudi
Arabia Association (SPSA)
Eng. Amr Nader, CEO of A³&Co
Amany Arafa, Executive Chairwoman of Delta Building Systems and CEO of RMG Egypt for Energy Projects.
Sustaining Sectors
4:15 to 5:15 pm
Sustainability of the construction and building sector.
Speaker:
Ms. Eleni Polychroniadou, CEO and co-founder of
Sintali.
Prof. Hend Farouh, Director of Architecture & Housing
. Institute, HBRC
Eng. Amr Nader
CEO of A3&Co.
Mr. Mohamed Hakim
Vice President Global
Corporate Relations-
CIB Egypt.
5:00 to 5:45 pm
EXPERT TALK
Essential Certificates Required For Exportingr.
Speaker:
Dr. Nasser Ayoub,
Managing Director of EPD MENA and CEO of EPD Egypt.
5:45to 6:00pm
EXPERT TALK
From Local To
Global" - Why ESG
is key to export
competitiveness?
Speaker:
Dr. Yasser Said
Sustainability and HSE Expert.
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