Ministry of Foreign Affairs
HE. Sameh Shoukry
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Egypt
President Designate, CoP27
Climate Change CoP27
H.E. Dr. Yasmine Fouad
Minister of Environment, Egypt
Forum 2022
Strategic Partners and Session Convenors
Event Overview
As the preparatory event for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27), the Environment & Development Forum (EDF) 2022, held under the patronage of the Government of Egypt, under the auspices of H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs and CoP27 President Designate, and in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, led by H.E. Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment and CoP27 Ministerial Coordinator and Envoy, set the stage for high-stake discussions, from 11-13 September 2022 at the InterContinental City Stars Cairo.
With 29 countries attending, the Forum convened ministries, governments, regional and international organizations, global corporations, research institutions, technology and solution providers amongst others with the vision of improving collaboration between stakeholders, identify key challenges faced regionally and optimal sustainable development strategies to overcome them, as well as develop recommendations and drive technology and innovation in environment protection.
EDF featured three days of technical and plenary sessions, an international expo, the prestigious EDF awards, and a Youth and Innovation Stage, which provided extensive opportunities to identify and implement effective solutions to some of the biggest global issues facing nations in current times.
The Forum was supported by 14 Sponsors, 26 Strategic Partners, 26 Media Partners with the presence of 21 Media reporters onsite.
In line with these critical topics and in preparation for the Climate Change CoP27 hosted in Sharm El Sheikh, the event is organized to bring together the thought leaders in this field, from across sectors and industries, in a unique forum which will discuss key critical topics from three angles: Research and development, technical, and commercial. More Specifically, the event aims to achieve the following:
- Attracting innovative technology and solution providers from around the world
- Provide a key milestone in the preparations for the Climate Change CoP27
- Driving creativity and innovation in technology
- Sharing knowledge and developing local skills and human capital
- Hosting a Youth and Innovation Stage: Educating the “young & youth” community and providing them with a platform to demonstrate their initiatives
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Event Target Outcomes
Improving collaboration amongst the region’s decision makers and environment and sustainable development decision makers and experts
Driving technology
innovation and advancement
in environment
protection
innovation and advancement
in environment
protection
Identifying key
challenges faced
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the best sustainable
development strategies
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challenges faced
in the region and
the best sustainable
development strategies
to overcome them
Speakers
VIPs at EDF 2022
Speakers
VIPs at EDF 2022
H.E. Mohamed SHAKERMinister, |
H.E. Sameh ShoukryMinister – President Designate, COP27, |
H.E. Ali MoselhyMinister, |
H.E. Ali TareqMinister Of Water Resources |
H.E. Ali AlbouslMinister Plenipotentiary |
Jihad KANAANDeputy Minister, |
Mceibisi SkwatshaDeputy Minister |
H.E. Reda HegazyMinister, |
H.E. Ibrahim MunirMinister Of Environment |
Sayed IsmailDeputy Minister For Water Wastewater Infrastructure, |
Khaled Sharaf ABOU BAKRAssistant Minister For Planning |
Hesham El-HelbawyAssistant Minister Of Local Development For Rural Development, |
Ahmed Usama RedaAssociate Minister For Industrial Affairs At |
Ambassador Salih Mutlu SenAmbassador, |
Sheikh Rachid Malachie NiragiraAmbassador |
Roberto EbertAmbassador, |
Myint LwinAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, |
Amjad AdailehAmbassador of The Hashemite |
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nayif RasheedAmbassador of the Republic of |
Polly IoannouAmbassador, |
Håkan EmsgårdAmbassador, |
François CornetAmbassador, |
Mamdouh RASLANChairman, |
Inger ANDERSENUnder-Secretary-General and Executive Director |
Speakers
H.E. Sameh ShoukryMinister, |
H.E. Dr. Yasmine FouadMinister of Environment, |
H.E. Hani SweilamMinister of Water |
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-MarkabiMinister of Electricity and Renewables Energy |
H.E. Dr. Ali El MoselhyMinister of Supply and Internal Trade |
Prof. Walid AbdelrahmanVice President, |
H.E. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abu-ZeidPresident |
Dr. Fadi ComairDirector of Energy, |
Mai AbdelhalimPresident, North Africa |
H.E. Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General, |
Plácido Plaza LopezSecretary General |
Nada ElAgizyDirector, Sustainable Development and |
Ambassador Ayman TharwatDeputy Director, Environment, |
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinHigh-level Champion of the UN, |
H.E. Mariam Al-Sadiq Al-MahdiSudan Former Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Mohamed Abbas FayedCEO & MD, |
Jerome FontanaHead – Egypt Delegation |
Aly Abou SabaaCGIAR Regional Director Central & |
Amr El BaheyCEO, Egypt, |
H.E. DR. HUSSEIN ELATFYSecretary General, |
Dr. Roula KhadraSenior Researcher/International Officer, |
Mohamed AbdelgadirHead of Multi-Country Office – Near East, |
Rana El HajjTechnical Advisor for NAME Region, |
Prof. Khaled AbuZeidRegional Director for Water Resources |
Dr. Hesham El-AskaryProfessor of Remote Sensing |
Rasso Jorg BartenschlagerGeneral Manager, Power Division |
Dr. Samir TantawiClimate Change Expert, |
Janka O’BrienDirector of Sustainability, |
Kibrom AbayEgypt Country Program |
Dr. Ahmad WagdyDirector of the Capacity Building Project |
Dr. Hesham El HelbawyAssistant Minister of Local Development for Rural Development, |
Inger AndersonExecutive Director |
Dr. Jean D’cunhaSenior Global Advisor on |
Zuzana SchwidrowskiDirector, Sub-regional |
D. Balgis Osman ElashaRegional Coordinator, Chief Climate |
Daniele GuzzoAccess to Energy Officer |
Rasha AbuelhassanWater & Habitat Coordinator International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |
Dr. Amr Abdel megeedRegional Director for |
Youssef BrouziyneCGIAR Water Systems Lead, |
Cathrine Tranberg HårsakerSenior Advisor – Climate Analysis, |
Kate NewtonDeputy Regional Director, |
Dr. Hossam AllamRegional Director for Sustainable Growth |
Pascale FressozFounder and President, |
Dr. Omar ElBadawyRegional Director of Land Resources |
Raffaele BertiniRegional Data Hub Coordinator |
Feras Al FarrasRegionalWater and Rehabilitation Director, |
Dr. Adel GhandourAgriculture Expert |
Dr. Mohamed HassanProfessor of Plant Pathology, |
Alexander EulerHead Managing Director, |
Yara El NagdiProgram Officer Climate Change |
Joana PostProgramme Management Officer, |
Shargiil BashirChief Sustainability Officer, |
Dr. Safwat Abdel DayemSenior Advisor, |
Masako UedaRegional Migration, Environment & |
Ahmed El-DorghamyBasic Services & |
Laila El MoshnebGender & Social Inclusion Advisor, |
Dr. Kamel Mostafa AmerHead of Regional Office, |
Husam Abdel AlSenior Director, Origination & |
Dr. Reda RizkPGR & Biodiversity Expert, |
Dr. Mohamed AbdelmonemSenior Advisor, |
Dr. Omar LatifDutch Embassy |
Dr. Maya AtieRegional Climate Security Network Officer, |
Dr. Amel AzabSDGCF Project Coordinator, |
Emad HassanConsulting Team Leader, |
Dustin SchinnClimate Change Specialist, |
Dr. Martina Sherin JaskloskiClimate Consultant, |
Dr. Khaled Abdel HalimAdvisor to the Minister of Local |
Dr. Mohamed NadaSenior Urban Specialist, |
Dr. Hanem AhmedConsultant for International Cooperation, |
Dr. Marwa ElwakilHead of Academic Research Sector, |
Dr. Riham Abd ElhamidCoordinator of Sustainable |
Eng. Samah SalehHead of Sustainable Development |
Ahmed AyoubResearcher, IoT Lab Operator, |
Ahmed HashemiExecutive Director, Terrestrial |
Manal ShraidehMENA Programme Officer, |
Natalie EsmailRegional Youth Engagement and |
Nour El DeebPrograms Manager, |
Nuran AtefRegional Coordinator, |
Shaddin ElMasriArab Water Council, |
Tarik HassanClimate Change Specialist, |
Wessam ElBeihDirector of Drosos Foundation, |
Prof. Hend FarouhProject Manager |
H.E. Ambassador Shahira WahbiTechnical Secretariat |
Dr. Mahmoud FathallahHead of the Technical Secretariat |
Dina El SewefyFounder and CEO, |
Vinay NangiaTeam Leader Soil, Water and Agronomy, |
Ms. Mentallah SalamaUN Women Programme Assistant for |
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Moneim HaikalConsultant & Water |
Mohamed Abdel BakyEditor in Chief, |
Dr. Hala YousryDesert Research Center, |
Advisory Committee
Organizing Committee
Executive Committee
Advisory Committee
H.E. Prof. Mahmoud
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PROF. WALiD
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H.E. DR. HUSSEIN
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PROF. SAFWAT
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Mohamed Meatemed
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Organizing Committee
Prof. Khaled AbuZeidRegional Director for Water Resources, |
Ambassador Ayman TharwatDeputy Director, |
Dr. Roula KhadraSenior Researcher/ |
Dr. Amel AzabSDGCF Project Coordinator, |
Dr. Mahmoud FathAllahDirector, Environment and |
Dr. Jauad ElKharrazExecutive Director, |
Dr. Amr AbdelmegeedRegional Director for |
Dr. Hossam AllamRegional Director for |
Dr. Omar ElbadawyRegional Director for |
Dr. Emad AdlyChairman Arab Office for Youth |
Dr. Mohamed BayoumiAssistant Resident Representative, |
Executive Committee
Arab Water Council | |||
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Ms. Mervat HassanOperation Director |
Ms. Manal Abdel AalFinancial Manager |
Dr. Mary HalimTechnical Advisor |
Ms. Sherine YoussefSenior Event Organization Officer |
Ms. Yara Al-NagdyProject Officer, |
Mr. Mohamed AwadallahIT Senior Officer |
Mr. Hossam GebrilIT Senior Officer |
Mr. Ahmed MohsenPR & Event Organization Officer |
Ms. Menna GhoneimCommunication Officer | |||
Great Minds | |||
Noel GreenwayManaging Partner |
Asmae HamidiHead Of Production | ||
Event Format & Focus
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Who will Attend
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Directors for Climate Change Action
- Global Policy Makers & Regulators
- Managing Directors, General Managers
- Ministers & Government Agencies
- Private Sector Presidents, Vice Presidents, & Chairperson
- Directors for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Partners & Associates
- Chief Economists
- Carbon Management Technologists
- Heads of Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage
- International & Regional Organizations
- Scientists and Researchers Heads of Climate Change
- Heads of Clean Energy & Sustainability
- Heads of Finance & Investment
- Local and international media
Forum and Expo Themes
For climate change adaptation & mitigation
Water Resources
- Water & Climate Change
- Water sector climate change adaptation measures
- Climate‐Smart water management
- Water Desalination Technologies
- Water & Wastewater Treatment & Re‐use
- Smart Asset Management
- Water Monitoring Equipment & Solutions
- Agriculture Water Savings Techniques
- Urban Water Saving devices
- Industrial Water Recycling and Saving Technologies
- Water Network Technologies
- Water Services, Project Management & Consultancy
- Open Channel & Piped Water Metering Devices
- Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment
- Storm Water Management
- Transboundary Climate Impacts on Water
- State of the Water Reports
Biodiversity & Oceans
- Biodiversity & Ecosystem Preservation
- Nature-based Solutions
- Sea Level Rise Solutions
- Renewable Energy for Biodiversity
Industry
- Alternatives of cement
- Energy efficiency in industrial process
- Mitigation Measures in Industry
- Technology Transfer
- Research and Development in Industrial Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation Solutions
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Smart Meters & Monitoring
- 3D Printing
Waste Management
- Waste Management Service Providers
- Waste Management Solutions & Equipment
- Waste-to-Energy
- Industry & Hazardous Waste management
- Recycling & Biodegradables
- Organic Waste Treatment
- Electronic Waste Management
- Waste Management Sector Climate Change
- Mitigation Measures
Agriculture & Food Security
- Agriculture, Food Security & Climate Change
- Agriculture Sector Climate Change Adaptation Measures
- Climate-Smart & Precision Agriculture
- Food & Agriculture
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Energy
- Solar Energy Technologies and Solutions
- - Thermal/CSP, O&M Services
- - PV (Inverters, Tracking and Mounting)
- - Floating, Rooftop and Building Integrated PV
- Renewable Energy
- Mini Hydropower Facilities
- Wind Energy
- Hydrogen
- Energy Storage Systems and Technologies
- Smart Grids
- Oil & Gas Clean Energy
- Nuclear Energy
- Geothermal Energy
- Energy Sector Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency Solutions
- Energy CRE
Transportation
- Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations
- Hydrogen Vehicles & Charging Stations
- Smart Mobility Solutions
- Sustainable Transportation
- Driverless Cars & Flying Taxis
- E-Mobility
Sustainable Growth & Cities
- Sustainable Growth and Climate Change
- Smart Mobility Solutions
- Smart & Energy Efficient Building Technology
- Smart Infrastructure
- Air Quality & Pollution
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation Solutions
- Climate‐smart Infrastructure
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Smart Meters & Monitoring
- 3D Printing
- Smart City Kiosks
- Urban Sector Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation Measures
- Green cities
Forum & Expo Cross Cutting Solutions, Issues and Tools
For climate change adaptation & mitigation
Solutions
- Adaptation
- Mitigation
- Decarbonization
- Environmental Governance
- Local Communities Participation
- Nature Based Solutions
- Resilient Infrastructure
- Capacity Development
- Environment & Climate Education
- Land Use Planning
Issues
- Gender
- Youth & Civil Society Roles
- Risk Management & Emergency Response
Tools
- Finance
- Science & Innovation
- Early Warning Systems
- Knowledge Management
- Earth Observations Systems
- Instrumentation, Meteorology & Analysis
- State of the Environment Reports
- Global Environment Outlooks
- Geographical Information Systems
- Mobile Applications
- Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Mapping
- Climate Change Assessment Reports
- Climate Change Modeling
- Global & Regional Circulation Models
- Green Financing
- Financial Engineering Frameworks
- Atlas’ Development
- Atlas’ Development
- Social Media
- Media
- Public Awareness
If you are interested to organize a session at EDF, kindly fill and submit the below forms’
Program at a Glance
Environment & Development Forum 2022 11-13 September 2022, Cairo, Egypt
EDF Expo & Floor Plan
The Forum will witness a constantly evolving Expo that confirms its position as a platform for meetings and modern solutions that enable business transactions and the presentation of new technologies in the environment & sustainability sector.
To exhibit at EDF 2022, please contact partnerships@ed-forum.org or call +971-4 568 4456 / +971-52 969 7209
Why Get Involved at EDF
Meet and shortlist the best business partner that can represent your organization in the region
Demonstrate how you have successfully helped other security agencies through your solutions.
Keep up-to-date with market trends and identify new business opportunities.
Multiple opportunities to increase your brand visibility, before during and after the event.
Use the exhibition floor to demonstrate your latest products and technologies.
Multiple opportunities to increase your brand visibility, before during and after the event.
Opportunities to participate
We only work with the best to offer the best to our customers. EDF is a great platform to get your message across to your target audience. Whether you are looking to educate your target market, launch a new product or increase your branding and visibility, our team will work closely with you to develop a package that suits your requirements and helps you stand out in this space.
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available; a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives.
Below are a few available options.
- Speaking slot in the main programme
- Speaking slot in one of the forum streams
- Seat on a panel discussion
- Play corporate video to the audience for 2 minutes.
- Lunch Sponsor for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3
- Coffee Sponsor for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3
- Product display area
- Archway Sponsor
- Information wall Sponsor
- Registration Desk Sponsor
- Event Stationery Sponsor
- Lanyard Sponsor
- Delegate Bag Sponsor
- Branded Podium
- Directional Signage
To exhibit at EDF 2022, please contact partnerships@ed-forum.org or call +971-4 568 4456 / +971-52 969 7209
EDF Awards
EDF awards are created to recognize and honor best practices in:
Waste Reduction Award
Winner
Dr. Gomaa Abdelgawad
Mohammed Ali
Associate Professor of
Physical Chemistry,Faculty of Science,
Al-Azhar University,
Egypt
Towards Net Zero Award
Winner
Dr. Saeed Alhassan
Alkhazraji
Founder ManhatUAE
Innovative Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation Product Award
Winner
Bahr El-Baqar Water
Treatment & Reuse Plant
Water Savings & Reuse Award
Winner
Dr. Mohamed ElHagarey
Associate Professor, Head of Irrigation & Drainage Unit Division of Water Resources & Desert Land Desert Research Center (DRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Egypt
Certificate of Appreciation
For Water Savings & Reuse
Awarded to
Dr. Wessam Essam Elssawy
Researcher and Lecturer Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AEnRI) Agricultural Research Center (ARC) EgyptCertificate of Appreciation - For Water Savings & Reuse
Awarded to
Eng. Ali Mohammed S.A. Aqlan
Representative of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands Master Student in the field of Energy & Environmental Sciences, University of Groningen, Yemen/ NetherlandsGreen Building Award
Winner
Bahr El-Baqar Water
Treatment & Reuse Plant
Please Download Document for more information on EDF Awards
Please submit the Award Application Form along with requested documents.
Youth & Innovation Pavilion
Hosted by
The Youth Pavilion, hosted by the UN Women and Arab Water Council Children and Youth Network witnessed strong participation from the region’s universities and schools including IVY Stem School, NIS among others. Further, the Expo featured the exclusive Youth Talk which saw various stakeholders give series of inspiring talks.
Youth Talk Speakers
H.E. Adel Abdel Wahab
Governor of Rotary Egypt
Dr. Omnia El Omrani
COP27 President Envoy on Youth| COP27 Presidency Team
Eng. Mahmoud El Komy
CEO of ROBOTO Menna Salama
Programme Assistant, Empowering Women Migrant Workers in the, Informal Sector, UN Women Regional Office of Arab States
Prof. Alaa Sadek
President of the Arab Foundation of Young Scientists Yara El Nagdi
Program Officer and Arab water Council Youth Network Coordinator Natalie Ismail
Regional, Youth Engagement and WASH/Climate Change Officer | Participatory Action Research – UNICEF
Benjamin Basmaci
Policy Analyst (Climate Change) SDG-Climate Facility Project, Regional Hub for Arab States – UNDPSupporting Association
Sponsors
BANKING PARTNER FOR
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
OFFICIAL BANKING PARTNER
Official Solar Charging Partner
Official Decarbonization Partner
Strategic Banking Partner
Sustainable Construction Partner
Strategic Banking Partner
Sustainable Construction Partner
Sustainable Furniture Partner
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
Media Partners
Venue
InterContinental City Stars Cairo, Egypt
Register
Technical Session Hosting/Organization
$3000
- Categories: International and Regional Organizations, Developers, Consultants, Contractors, Research Institutions, Academia, Associations
AWC Members Registration Fees
$125
Vendor Delegate Registration Fees
$3000
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Categories:
Technology and Service Providers
Youth Registration Fees (under 35)
$75
Participant Registration Fees
$250
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Categories:
Government Institutions, International & Regional Organizations, Developers, Consultants, Contractors, Research Institutions, Academia & Associations
Student Registration Fees
$50