Cityscape Egypt Conference Agenda 2022
Under the theme: Egypt: At the forefront of change
Inflation, global crises, currency devaluation, and macroeconomic policies are all factors that have had a massive impact on Egypt’s real estate industry and overall financial stability. With the aid of global partnerships and learnings of success stories from the region, the Egyptian real estate market is setting up for growth in 2023 and beyond. With Egypt ready to host the COP 27, the Cityscape Egypt Conference serves as a precursor to the sustainability conversations that are to follow in the upcoming months. Hosting key members of the industry from within the MENA region, the conference is set to pave the way for discussions around governmental regulations and policies, Egypt’s Sustainability ambitions, Costs Management, Investment trends and market demand, Smart Cities and so much more…
Cityscape Egypt Opening
MC: Hussein Sayed, Anchor at CNBC Arabia
9:00
Open Registration
09:30
Morning Refreshments
10:00
Opening Remarks
Teneshia Naidoo, Head of Content, Cityscape
10:10
Chairman’s Welcome Remarks
Eng. Fathallah Fawzi, Chairman of MENA for Real Estate Development Consultancy and the Cityscape Egypt Conference
10:15
Government Address
Dr. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Arab Republic of Egypt
With the COP27 conference only a couple of months away, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development shares an overview of Egypt’s sustainable progress in 2022 and plans for the future development of the nation.
10:30
The third wave of economic reforms in Egypt and its reflection on the real estate sector. – Panel in partnership
with Al Misri Al Youm
On the occasion of the imminent signing of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
Moderator:
Abdellatif El Menawy – Managing Director and Editor in Chief of Almasry Alyoum
Dr. Ahmed Shalaby- CEO and Managing Director of Tatweer Misr and Professor of Architecture and Urban Development at Cairo University
Speakers:
Amr El Monayer- Former Egyptian Deputy Minister of Finance and Executive Partner of METEC Consulting
Fakhry El Feky- Head of the Plan and Budget Committee in the Egyptian Parliament and Professor of Economics at Cairo
University
Ziad Bahaa El Din, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Lawyer
Dr. Hazem El-Beblawy, Former Prime Minister of Egypt
11:15
Lost Treasures of Egypt – Redevelopment of state-owned assets; revenue enhancement and asset monetization*
*This session will be in English and does not include translations.
Mansoor Ahmed, Executive Director – MEA Region, Colliers for Real Estate, Healthcare, Education & PPP
The key development & investment opportunities that Egypt’s real estate market presents: A focus on redevelopment and regeneration of state-owned assets resulting in revenue enhancement and asset monetisation to bring in much needed FDI and job creation resulting in a positive economic and social impact.
11:45
What’s Hot in Egypt’s Real Estate Market today?
Amad AlMsaodi, CEO, AqarMap
- Demand Trends Updates
- Market pricing updates
- Case Study about the power of data
12:15
In partnership with Egypt: Insight into the nation’s global cooperation and partnerships
A deep dive into partnerships entered to aid in sustainable development of the industry and battle effects of climate change in the region.
Moderator: Hussein Sayed, News Anchor, CNBC ARABIA
Panelists:
Mohamed El Nady, CEO, New City Developments
Mohamed Kaoud, Associate Director - Hotels & Tourism (MENA), Colliers
Eng. Abdel Nasser Taha, President, FIABCI Egypt
12:45
A How-to Guide: Construction Costs Controls & Finance Management
Gaby Tayoun, Founder, Europtima
More than ever Developers and Investors are faced with cost instabilities and delivery chain disruption. This session will shine a spotlight on:
- How controlling escalating costs of construction materials and forecasting inflationary impacts are key to saving developments.
- Why should Banks be wary of financing risks?
- What technics should be implemented to avoid catastrophic risks, distressing of assets, and suffering the inevitable financial cuts?
13:15
The Case of Downtown Cairo and the importance of Assets Enhancement
Moderator: Mohamed Galal, Chairman, Misr Real Estate Assets Management
Panelists:
Karim Shafei, Chairman, Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investments
Amr El Hamy, CEO – Tourism and Real Estate SubFund, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt
Zeyad El Sayad, Director, El Sayad Associates - Architects & Planners
14:00
Lunch & Networking
15:00 – 16:30
Workshops:
- Workhop A: The importance of thermal insulation in energy conservation
- Mechanisms for applying thermal insulation techniques
- The need to activate the thermal insulation code in projects
- Thermal insulation production capacity in Egypt
Speakers:
Dr. Kamal El-Desouky, Head of the Insulating Materials Division and a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Industries
Eng. Ahmed Al-Masry, CEO of Delta Sand Bricks Company
- Workshop B: Smart cities in Egypt and the issue of sustainability
- Sustainability and its role in solving energy and water crises
- The costs of achieving sustainability for the projects and the expected return
- Egypt is turning green, so what are the suggestions to take advantage of all the data?
Speakers:
Dr. Abdul Khaleq Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Housing for Technical Affairs, Supervisor of the Smart and Sustainable Cities Unit, PhD in sustainable cities from Britain
Dr. Abbas Al-Zafarani Professor of Environmental Design and Planning - College of Urban Planning and former Dean
16:30
End of Cityscape Egypt Conference 2022 - Day 1
MC: Hussein Sayed, Anchor at CNBC Arabia
09:00
Open Registration
09:30
Morning Refreshments
10:00
Welcome Remarks
Eng. Fathallah Fawzi, Chairman of Cityscape Egypt Conference and Chairman of MENA for Real Estate Development Consultancy
10:10
Keynote Address
Eng. Khaled Abbas, Chairman, New Administrative Capital
10:20
In Conversation with: Eng. Khaled Abbas, Chairman, New Administrative Capital
Moderator: Eng. Fathallah Fawzi, Chairman of Cityscape Egypt Conference and Chairman of MENA for Real Estate Development Consultancy
10:30
Post North Coast 2022: Trends & Data of the best-selling coastal destination in Egypt
Ahmed Zaki, Co-Founder & Managing Director, The Board Consulting
11:00
Workshop 1: Architecture Workshop Panel Discussion on ‘The Link between Sustainability and Design’ – Powered by the RIBA*
*This session will be in English and does not include translations.
Moderator: Hussein Sayed, Anchor at CNBC Arabia
Panelists:
Ron Bakker, Founding Partner, PLP Architecture
Chris Williamson, Founder & partner, Weston Williamson + Partners
11:40
Workshop 2: How to Make and Publish Environmental Product Declarations for your Products - An Introduction
Dr. Nasser Ayoub, Co-founder and CEO of EPD Egypt
12:10
Workshop 3: New laws and requirements that affect the real estate investment and development industry
Moderator: Eng. Fathallah Fawzi, Chairman, MENA for Real Estate Development Consultancy
Panelists:
Dr. Walid Abbas, Deputy Minister of Housing and Supervisor of the Planning Sector at the New Urban
Communities Authority
Eng. Ahmed El Seginy, Chairman of the Local Administration Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives
Eng. Ahmed Mansour, CEO, Cred Development
Eng. Bashir Mustafa, CEO, First Group Development Company
Eng. Alaa El-Basiouni, Head of the Construction and Real Estate Investment Division at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
13:10
Workshop 4: : RICS – Measurement Standards and its importance for the Egyptian Real Estate Industry*
*This session will be in English and does not include translations.
A one-hour session where niche industry players introduce the importance of industry measurement standards (IPMS, ICMS, ILMS) and RICS role in promoting and setting the standards for the global industry.
Moderator: Jordan D’Gama, Head of Insight, Strategy & Success, RICS
Panelists:
Ahmed Ashraf Anwar, Managing Director, AAA Consultancy and Chair of RICS Egypt Board
Tarek Madany, Managing Director, GAT and Board member of the MEA MAP Board and member of RICS Egypt Board
Catesby Langer-Paget, Head of Savills Egypt and member of RICS Egypt Board
14:10
Closing remarks by Cityscape Egypt Conference Chairman, Eng. Fathallah Fawzi
14:15
15:15
Lunch & Networking
End of Cityscape Egypt Conference 2022
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