Arab-African Conference for Investment in Water and Energy
المؤتمر العربي الافريقي للإستثمار في المياه والطاقة
Wednesday, September 24, 2025: From 11:00 am to 07:30 pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025: From 11:00 am to 7:10 pm
Friday, September 26, 2025: From 11:00 am to 08:00 pm
Frist Day 24 Sep 2025
(Orascom – COM – CFM) 03:45 PM – 04:45 PM
The Role of Government and Institutions in Fostering Investment in Water Projects 05:15 PM – 07:00 PM
Eng. Essam El-Naggar
Chairman of the Board of Directors
The General Organization for Export and Import Control
Eng. Ahmed Abdel Qader
Chairman of
The Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater
Eng. Mohamed Abdel Samee
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects
Dr. Maha Fahim
Chairperson
General Organization for Physical Planning (GOPP) Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities
Prof. Amal Belal Mohamed
CEO at
Omran Business Incubator
Investment Opportunities in Egypt’s Energy Projects 05:15 PM – 07:00 PM
Eng. Ehab Ismaael
CEO of
New & Renewable Energy Authority
Dr. Akram Ibrahim Ali
Board Member for Planning, Research, and Generation Projects,
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Dr. Ahmed Rushdy
Sustainability Expert
The Egyptian Exchange
Eng. Hisham Elgamal
Chairman of
Benban Solar Developers Association
Eng. Enas Salah El Swify
General manager for studies of interconnection projects
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company
Dr. Hady Habib Fayek
Chairman of
IEEE (Industrial Electronics Egypt Chapter)
Second Day 24 Sep 2025
Harnessing the WEFE Nexus Strategies for Climate-Smart Resilience in the Arab Region: Pathways to Security and Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM
H.E. Prof. Mahmoud Abu Zeid
President
Arab Water Council
Dr. Hussein Al-Atfi
Secretary General of
Arab Water Council
Prof. Khaled Abu Zeid
Pr
Arab Water Council
Prof. Mohamed Rami Mahmoud
Retired Research Professor
The National Water Research Center
Prof. Hala Yousry
Professor of Sociology
Desert Research Center
Prof. Abdin Salih
Director
Arab Water Academy
(Orascom – COM – CFM) 12:30 PM – 01:00 PM
The Role of Consultants in Project Design, Management, and Implementation 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Dr. Mohamed Haikal
CEO & Founder
Hailkal Consult
Dr. Ahmed Al-Abbasi
Water Desalination and Treatment Consultant
Member of the Supreme Committee for the Egyptian Desalination Code
Dr. Hossam Mostafa
CEO of
El Kayan for Environmental Consultation
Chemist Hafez A. Hafez
Technical & Key Account Manager Environmental & Industrial Solutions
SAMORAL Company
Investment Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment Projects(Wastewater – Agricultural – Industrial) 02:40 PM – 03:20 PM
Dr. Rasha Saleh
Head of the Central Administration for Water Quality
Ministry of Environment
Dr. Khaled El-Sefey
Head of the Wastewater Treatment Department
Giza Drinking Water and Wastewater Company
Exploring Investment Opportunities between Egypt and African Countries in the Water and Energy Sectors 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
Dr. Alaa Al-Aissawy
Executive Director of
The International Federation of Arab Businessmen and Investors Abroad
Amb. Islam Hamdy
The Importance of Research, Innovation, Development, and Testing for Finding Effective Solutions to Water Sector Challenges 04:50 PM – 05:30 PM
Eng. Hani AlKhalifa
President of
Produced Water Society Middle East Chapter
Prof. Dr. Fathy Ghorab
Head of Water and Environment Department
Faculty of Earth Sciences, Beni -Suef University
Eng. Ahmad Onnab
Senior Manager – Water
NSF Middle East
Third Day 26 Sep 2025
Investment Opportunities in Water and Energy Projects in Arab Countries 02:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Dr. Mohamed Darwish
Design Manager of wet utilities
Dr. Jauad El Kharraz
CEO & Founder
Water-Energy-Climate Experts Network (WECEN)
Prof. Dr. Alaa El-Sadek
President of
Egyptian Water Bank
The Role of Modern Technology in Supporting Investments and Increasing Water
and Energy Efficiency 03:30 PM – 05:10 PM
Dr. Ahmed Shaaban
Professor of Water Treatment Technology
The National Research Center
Prof. Dr. Walid Tawfik Younis
Head of the Laser Applications Department
National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University
Eng. Mohamed Hamdallah
Power Generation Manager
TAQA Power
Dr. Mohamed Tash
General Manager of Energy Efficiency and Rationalization
GASCO
Eng. Ahmed Khaled
Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer
EtihadWe
Smart Water Technologies: Towards a More Efficient Future 05:20 PM – 06:00 PM
Dr. Zarif Mohammed
CEO
Metito Abu Dhabi LLC
Dr. Hassan Aboelnga
Head of the Water Security Group
The International Water Resources Management Association (IWRA)
Challenges and difficulties facing water treatment companies and solutions to these challenges and difficulties 06:10 PM – 08:10 PM
Eng. Mohamed Amer
CEO of
Water Engineering Technology (WETCO)