Cairo Agenda
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Venue to be announced shortly
08:00 – 08:50
Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome and Setting the Scene
An overview of the day's proceedings from your Co-Chairs
Chris Cummings
CEO, Sonas Group, (Wellbeing at Work)
Mariam Moussa
Founder, Managing Director, Leadership & Team Coach, PROCIJ
09:00 – 09:20
Keynote Address
09:20 – 10:10
C-Suite Panel – Wellbeing as the Power Behind Organisational Performance
How can support from the board lead to more successful outcomes in the wellbeing strategy? What role does leadership play in informing wellbeing initiatives across the organisation? How do wellbeing strategies deliver high performance and profits?
Myrna Fahmy
Culture Manager, Orange Egypt
Dr. George Sedky
Head of Human Resorces, GB Corp
Mohammed Husary
CEO
Marwa El Kasier
Former Head of Human Resources, Erada Microfinance
Your Expert Panel Chair:
Sarah Anees
Head of People & Culture, Lite
10:10 – 10:35
Leading Wellbeing through the COM-B Model
This session shows how leaders, HR, and wellbeing practitioners can embed wellbeing into organisational culture using psychology’s COM-B model. By focusing on capability, opportunity, and motivation, participants learn how leadership behaviours and evidence-based design can drivesustainable wellbeing, engagement, and performance across the workplace.
Dr. Gary Pheiffer
Chartered Occupational Psychologist, British Psychological Society
Dr. Ishfaq Vaja,
Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University
10:35 – 10:55
Morning Networking Break
10:55 – 11:20
Championing Employee Wellbeing
In a world where the workplace is constantly evolving, leaders need to ensure that employee wellbeing isn't just ticking a box but a driving force behind long-term success, this is a call to action for leaders who want to create a thriving, compassionate workplace where wellbeing is at the core of every decision. Explore how aligning wellbeing with business goals, embedding it into company values, and fostering a supportive culture can transform the organization by diving into actionable strategies that intertwine diversity, equity, and inclusion with wellbeing, creating a human-centric workplace where every employee feels valued and inspired. Learn how to craft comprehensive wellbeing programs that prioritize mental health, foster resilience, and equip managers to support their teams through challenges. Discover the power of effective communication in building trust and engagement and find out how leadership’s commitment to wellbeing can drive cultural transformation and team performance. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with the tools to lead your organization into a future where wellbeing drives success.
Mohammed Husary
CEO, VIWELL
11:20 – 11:45
How Great Employers are Ensuring a Healthier Future for the Workplace
How are Egyptian employers ensuring wellbeing at work equates to high performance and improved productivity? What more can be done to increase positive outcomes that ensure reduced burnout numbers, high performing teams and increased productivity in Egypt?
Engy Wahdan
Head of Human Resources, Jumia Egypt
11:45 - 12:45
Hosted Leadership Workshops
1 - VIWELL
12:45 – 13:45
Networking Lunch
13:45 – 14:00
Audience Energiser
14:00 – 14:45
Leadership Panel: Preventing Burnout
Where does wellbeing intersect with culture? How do organisations achieve wellbeing for all employees? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? How do organisations transcend belonging from the leadership to all employees?
Martina Nour
People and Culture Director, Decathlon
Yomna Ali
Human Resources & Administration Director, Egytrans
Nada Sadek
Head of Human Resources, Kuehne+Nagel
Nermeen Abousalem
Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Pyramisa Hotels and Resorts
Your Expert Panel Chair:
Nourhan Hosny
People & Culture Director, Egypt, Vazeeta
14:45 – 15:20
Communicating Wellbeing Initiatives Effectively
What part does trust play in employee’s expectations of their organization’s wellbeing efforts? How does wellbeing intersect with diversity, inclusion or equity? Is it necessary to put a diversity lens on wellbeing? Communications as the key to effective wellbeing initiatives - How do organisations achieve wellbeing for all employees and their families and to use this as a competitive advantage?
Shereen Shaheen
Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, Tetra Pak
15:20 – 15:45
Creating Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Implementing initiatives that ensure the health and wellbeing of the workforce. How collaborating with medical advisors can lead to better outcomes for employees and better insurance contracts for employers. Using a strategic approach to fostering a culture of care throughout the organization. Nurturing healthy routines for the next generation.
Dina ElFateh, Health & Medical Manager, L’Oreal
Health & Medical Manager, L’Oreal
15:45 - 16:00
Closing Remarks
Chris Cummings
CEO, Sonas Group, Wellbeing at Work
Mariam Moussa
Founder, Managing Director, Leadership & Team Coach, PROCIJ
16:00 – 17:30
