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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
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Chris Cummings
CEO, Sonas Group, (Wellbeing at Work)
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Mariam Moussa
Founder, Managing Director, Leadership & Team Coach, PROCIJ
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09:00 – 09:20

Keynote Address

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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?
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Myrna Fahmy
Culture Manager, Orange Egypt
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Dr. George Sedky
Head of Human Resorces, GB Corp
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Mohammed Husary
CEO
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Marwa El Kasier
Former Head of Human Resources, Erada Microfinance
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Your Expert Panel Chair:

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Sarah Anees
Head of People & Culture, Lite
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10:10 – 10:35
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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.
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Dr. Gary Pheiffer
Chartered Occupational Psychologist, British Psychological Society
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Dr. Ishfaq Vaja,
Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University
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10:35 – 10:55

Morning Networking Break

10:55 – 11:20
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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.
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Mohammed Husary
CEO, VIWELL
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11:20 – 11:45
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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?
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Engy Wahdan
Head of Human Resources, Jumia Egypt
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11:45 - 12:45

Hosted Leadership Workshops

1 - VIWELL

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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?
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Martina Nour
People and Culture Director, Decathlon
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Yomna Ali
Human Resources & Administration Director, Egytrans
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Nada Sadek
Head of Human Resources, Kuehne+Nagel
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Nermeen Abousalem
Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Pyramisa Hotels and Resorts
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Your Expert Panel Chair:

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Nourhan Hosny
People & Culture Director, Egypt, Vazeeta
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14:45 – 15:20
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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?
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Shereen Shaheen
Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, Tetra Pak
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15:20 – 15:45
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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.
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Dina ElFateh, Health & Medical Manager, L’Oreal
Health & Medical Manager, L’Oreal
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15:45 - 16:00

Closing Remarks

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Chris Cummings
CEO, Sonas Group, Wellbeing at Work
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Mariam Moussa
Founder, Managing Director, Leadership & Team Coach, PROCIJ
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16:00 – 17:30

Networking Reception