Organizers

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) of The American University in Cairo School of Business, Launched in 2010 as the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (EIP), the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), in 2015, became a pioneer hub for all entrepreneurial stakeholders not only in Egypt but also for the entire MENA region. For the past 10 years, CEI focus was directed towards promoting entrepreneurial education, supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering capacity building opportunities and research.

Being one of the first entities in the Middle East to promote entrepreneurship, CEI has worked its way to marking its unique footprint in the field. Building on these years of experience in launching accelerators, supporting businesses and connecting the ecosystem, CEI took upon itself in the  coming years to further advance the cause, empower its community and focus on enriching the market gaps in the ecosystem.


Etisalat Misr     

Etisalat Misr is the third mobile operator to enter the Egyptian market and the first integrated operator for telecom services in Egypt. It officially started its business in 2007 and managed to attract one million subscribers in the first fifty days of the launch of its operations, becoming one of the largest mobile networks in the Egyptian market. Etisalat Misr was the first company to provide high-quality 3.5G services, and was also the first to provide 4G services without the need for its customers to change their SIM cards, in addition to constantly developing its network. Etisalat Misr is one of the companies operating under Emirates Telecommunication Group Company, which was established in 1976 and later expanded to operate in 16 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving more than 148 million subscribers with its services. Etisalat Group is ranked as “The Most Valuable Portfolio Brand” in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by Brand Finance, breaking the $ 11 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value.In addition, through empowering technology, encouraging innovation, creating value for all our stakeholders and providing opportunities for distinction in our competitive environment, Etisalat Misr has positioned its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the heart of the company to become the telecommunications’ sector benchmark for community responsibility in Egypt. 

Information and Communication Technologies are key while dealing with sustainability challenges. For Etisalat Misr, focusing on health and technology through targeting sustainable growth activities/initiatives means building a secure, digital and healthy world, with the largest access to health services; while fostering


Alfa Medical Group

Alfa Medical Group (AMG) is one of the largest healthcare providers in Egypt and consists of 170+ pathology laboratories and six radiology centers, as well as a 170-bed hospital, with two further hospitals and the Alfa Medical City under construction. AMG traces its roots to the El-Safa hospital founded in 1977 by the late Prof. Samir Talaat, followed by Alfa Scan and Alfa Laboratories established over 25 years ago. 


AMG’s vision is to redefine the boundaries of care; with the mission to inspire our customers to lead happy and fulfilled lives, by providing exceptional quality and integrated care, while helping our people and partners thrive to success.
AMG Help People, to Unlock Life, beyond Health, through Wellness.