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The Women in Agri Networking Event
A distinctive networking experience where influential women in agriculture connect in an environment that seamlessly blends professional advancement with meaningful social interaction. This signature event showcases female leaders whose innovations are transforming sustainable farming practices while fostering a supportive community of industry professionals. Our gathering creates a welcoming space where business networking naturally intertwines with engaging social activities—moving beyond traditional conferences to facilitate connections that are both strategically valuable and personally enriching.
16th of September, at Sahara’s Technical Conference Hall (2)
Agenda
10:15 - 11:00
Single Speeches: Inspiring Journeys – From Boardrooms to Fields: Women Planting Seeds of Change
Dr. Hend Abdellah: PhD, Head the Central Laboratory for the Analysis of Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals, QCAP
Dr. Mai Darawy: CEO of Lavender Life Group
Nouran Ezzeldin: Founder and CEO of Granos Oros
Dr. Mona Murad: CEO of On Air Group for Investment and CEO of the CEO Women Conference
Dr. Rawya Mansour: Founder and Chairman of the Ramsco Trading and Distribution Company
Soha Raafat Abu Gharara: Regional Officer at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
11:00 - 11:30
Guess the Crop!
11:30 - 12:15
Panel 1: Women Breaking Agribusiness Barriers
Zahraa Mahdi: Founder of Mountain Rose, Dried Fruits and Nuts Project in St. Catherine, South of Sinai
Aya El Turkey: Researcher at Agricultural Research Center
Dr. Ehsan Rashad: Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Research Center, Seed Pathology Research Department.
Mary Shakour: Head of Commercial Agri-food devision at Wadi Group
Mayar El Kheshen: Head of Strategic Innovative Finance at The United Nations World Food Programme
12:15 - 12:45
Activity 2: Agri-Icons Match-Up
12:45 - 1:30
Panel 2: Women Influencing Agriculture: Policy, Progress, and Impact
Ph.D. Dina Orabi: Professor at Media Production – Galala University
Sahar Sultan: Deputy Director General of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA)
Dr. Lamis Negm: CSR Advisor to the Executive Chairman – Financial Regulatory Authority
Dr. Mohamed Tawfik: Socio-economic and governance expert with a specialization in water management and agriculture
