Cultivating the Future: Enabling Agri-Entrepreneurs  

Developing towards future-proof food production urges investments in farming systems and human capital. As the second largest agricultural exporter in the world, the Netherlands continuously seeks partnerships. This seminar explores what various partners from Egypt and the Netherlands offer to facilitate SMEs and start-ups in the agricultural sector. Join us to hear from young entrepreneurs, start-ups, and participants from SASPEN and Orange Corners about the opportunities and support available for doing business in the agricultural landscape.

Nadia El-Tawil

Investment Officer at AfricInvest 

Tanja Schmid

Business Developer – Agri & Food at Invest International     

Saly Sami

Project Manager of the
SASPEN Program, CARE Egypt 

Smart Farming: Innovating Climate and Water-Wise Solutions

With limited natural resources, Egypt must transition to water and nutrient-efficient agriculture. Leading companies share their pioneering projects that aim to achieve high production while significantly reducing the water footprint. But
what if salinity threatens agricultural production? Discover innovative solutions and best practices that are shaping the future of sustainable
farming.

Anas Azzam

Project Manager Egypt at Delphy

Mark Bakker

Chief Commercial Officer at eLEAF

Gaber Abdellatif

PhD Researcher, Water Resources Management, Wageningen University&Research

Greenports: Horticulture Cluster Development for the Future

The Greenports concept integrates the spatial concentration of high-value crop production, logistics, storage, processing, and research facilities to drive intensive horticultural development near cities. This seminar explores the Dutch experience with Greenports, highlighting the roles of private and public partners, and examining how this model can be applied internationally. Inspiring case studies and new initiatives to strengthen controlled environment
agriculture will be shared.

Mr. Ivo Meijer

Senior Manager International & Economic Affairs at The Municipality of Westland

Dr. Walid
Hakiki, Head of Planning Sector at Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation

Mr. Giovanni Angiolini

Director Middle East & Africa at Dutch Greenhouse Delta

Salah Ali

Manager Delphy Team Egypt at Delphy

Cultivating Resilience in Egypt – building a robust farming system

Explore cutting-edge technologies in the Egyptian agricultural value chains, from water and nutrient-smart cultivation, GPS and satellite data utilization, robust crop varieties, biopesticides, and post-harvest techniques, illustrated with
inspiring examples on potatoes and strawberries. How can data be translated into improved operations? This seminar will discuss how the sectors are tackling climate-related challenges and uncover the potential for growth in
Egypt’s old lands.

Engy Elarnaouti

Product Manager at BioEgypt

Alfred Rol

Regional Business Manager EMEA at Ag Leader

Mr. Mohd. Faruk

Head of Sales at Allround Vegetable Processing