Session 1: Monday , September 16 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Netherlands – Farming the Future
Workshop Speakers
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
Session 2: Monday , September 16 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 Pm
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
Session 3: Tuesday, September 17 - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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
Session 4: Tuesday, September 17 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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