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Middle East Summit Headline Partner

 

Viwell (1)

Cairo Agenda

Tuesday 20th January 2026

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Hotel, First Settlement, Eastern Ring Road, New Cairo, 11477, Egypt

08:00 – 08:50

Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections

08:50 – 09:15

Welcome and Setting the Scene

An overview of the day's proceedings from your Co-Chairs
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Chris Cummings
Founder, Sonas Group, (Wellbeing at Work)
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Mariam Moussa
Founder, Managing Director, Leadership & Team Coach, PROCIJ
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09:15 – 09:20
Adelina Mashurova

Welcome from our Middle East Summit Headline Partner

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Adelina Usmanova
Business Support Manage, VIWELL
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09:20 – 10:00

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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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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10:00 – 10:25
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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

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Dr. Ishfaq Vaja,
Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University
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10:25 – 10:55

Morning Networking Break

10:55 – 11:20

Fireside Chat: Championing Employee Wellbeing

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Adelina Usmanova, Business Support Manager
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Riham Younis
People Experience, Culture, Wellbeing and Engagement Expert
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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 - The 2030 Workplace

The Workshop host will present Viwell’s vision, what we stand for & six pillars. The host will explain that we would like the participants to use their imagination and creativity to create a ‘2030 workplace’ all tied into what Viwell stands for. With the representation they are inputting into the vision of shaping a balanced workplace together. The delegates will be in groups of three. Each group will be provided with one of the six pillars, half of the room will create what they think would be a Viwell 2030 workplace from an employer point of view and the other half from an employee point of view. Each group will present their ‘2030 workplace’ allow a couple of minutes to discuss. The Goal: To help employers imagine long term wellness and benefit for their employees. Help shape the vision for a Viwell balanced work place. Awareness: Understand how VIWELL’s six pillars shape the future of work. Innovation: Generate forward-looking ideas for workplace well-being. Commitment: Leave with actionable steps to start building the 2030 workplace now. Collaboration: Strengthen team vision through shared scenario-building.
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Hosted by VIWELL
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2 - The AI Leader

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, leadership must evolve. This workshop introduces participants to the mindset, skills, and responsibilities of an AI Leader—a leader who leverages AI effectively while remaining human-centered, ethical, and adaptable. The session focuses on practical understanding rather than technical depth, empowering leaders to confidently lead in an AI-augmented workplace.
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Hosted by PROCIJ
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12:45 – 13:45

Networking Lunch

13:45 – 14:30

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, Vezeeta
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14:30 - 14:45

Networking Break & Connections

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
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15:45 - 16:00

Closing Remarks

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

Networking Reception