Where sustainable development experts meet.

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The official logo for Aspire Community Transformation, a Cairo-based organization that empowers communities to explore their full potentials and lead change.
RSD Forum, First Edition attendees in a room, some raising their hands, engaging in discussion or voting, with water bottles and notepads on the table.

Previous Partners

  • The official logo of First Abu Dhabi Bank, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of Talabat, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of ILO Prospects, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of Capgemini, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of the World Art Forum for Development Foundation, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of MADEV Creative Marketing, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of MedFest Egypt, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of KNVB WorldCoaches, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of Sanad Orphans, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.
  • The official logo of Egyptian Taqat for Development Foundation, and a partner for the RSD Forum, First Edition.

About The Forum

The Regional Sustainable Development Forum is driven by a core belief in human potential and a commitment to a better future for all. We believe the best way to make this happen is through the world of sustainable development; the art of weaving economic, social and environmental goals into one collective movement.

This vision demands unprecedented collaboration. Across the EMEA region, transformative work is already underway; its stories often untold and its connections unmade. That is why we are calling on sustainability experts from across the region to join us the heart of Cairo, Egypt and share your unique perspectives, best practices, the impact of your work, and lets forge the actionable plans that will accelerate the region’s journey towards a sustainable future.

The RSD Forum brings on a uniquely interactive and hands-on approach, designed to bring out the collaborative spirit of the industry, while also highlighting the profound impact of our work: helping people live longer, healthier, and more complete lives today, while building a thriving society for their children tomorrow.

RSD Forum is described as a thought-provoking and one-of-a-kind event by many. Join us for the full experience of talks, workshops, exhibitions, roundtables, and many more activities, and let’s create deep, lasting impact together.

Previous Speakers

  • A portrait of Lamise Aly Negm, an older woman with glasses, black hair, wearing a colorful patterned jacket, and a black shirt, with a small Egyptian flag and informational text about her role as a former CSR advisor to the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt.
  • A professional portrait of Bassem Emad, the CEO of Aspire Consulting International, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, with an Egyptian flag emblem beside his name.
  • Portrait of Johan Van Geijn, the International CSR/Partnerships Director of the Dutch football federation, with a flag of the Netherlands in the lower left corner and a black and white name and title label.
  • A woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a black top, smiling. Her name tag indicates she is Aline Bussman, Co-Director of Cewas, and features a German flag.
  • A smiling man with dark hair and facial hair wearing a blue shirt. Text overlay includes a small Egyptian flag, the name "Mohamed Sekina," and title "General Manager - Talabat Mart Egypt."
  • A woman with dark hair in a braid, smiling, wearing a beige shirt. The image contains an Egyptian flag and her name, Carol Iskander, along with her title as head of the Project Management Unit at Aspire Community Transformation.
  • A man with glasses dressed in a red polo shirt with a logo, thoughtful pose with his hand on his chin. Text overlay: Zjoyg ILheaomni Ramzi, The National Team's Technical Manager and Development Manager of DTN
  • A professional headshot of KJoumaya Lre Aonurg Pratap, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Capgemini Technology, with an Indian flag icon, wearing glasses and a black suit, against a white background.
  • Photograph of Mohamed Fawzy, Deputy Chief of Party at Workforce Egypt, wearing a dark blue suit and red tie, smiling, with his name and title displayed beneath, a small Egyptian flag icon on the left.
  • A professional headshot of Sally Samieh, a research project manager at the CRED Research Center, with Lebanese flag icon next to her name. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a black blazer.
  • A professional headshot of Amir Obeid, an Arab man with a bald head and stubble, wearing a gray blazer and checked shirt, smiling with a white background, with Egyptian flag icon and name label
  • A portrait of Hayat Elhariri smiling, wearing glasses and a grey shirt, with a Lebanese flag icon, and text stating she is the founder and director of Dialectic.
  • A portrait of Nour Elzeny, a woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, wearing makeup, a pink blazer, a pearl necklace, and a white top. The background is white. There is a small Egyptian flag icon and text below her photo that reads: "Nour Elzeny, Senior Director Corporate Communication and CSR at Suez Canal bank."
  • A smiling woman with dark curly hair, wearing a patterned shirt, with a small Egyptian flag, and text indicating her name is Joy Leon, ex-National Rugby Player and co-founder of Panthers Rugby.
  • A professional portrait of Melina Taprantzi, a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a black blazer, with a Greek flag icon, and text that reads 'Melina Taprantzi, Founder of Wise-Greece.'
  • A professional portrait of Sara Eid smiling, with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, wearing a red blazer, white shirt, and pearl necklace. There is a small Egyptian flag icon next to her name, which appears in bold, with her title 'Head of Fiscal Transparency & Citizen Engagement Unit' below in smaller font.
  • Professional headshot of Nader Ernest, an Egyptian man with short black hair, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling. Text overlay shows his name, Nader Ernest, and his title, Aspire Corporate Consulting and Training Director, with a small Egyptian flag.
  • A professional portrait of Halim Choueiry, an award-winning design thinker, with a Lebanese flag icon and his name, displayed on a digital name badge.
  • Photograph of Ahmed Hussini, an Egyptian man with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a dark blue blazer over a white shirt, with a small Egyptian flag icon and his name and title: 'Senior Training Manager & Researcher' in text.
  • Photo of Jesse Beesems with a Dutch flag and text indicating he is the manager of the WorldCoaches program KNVB.
  • Portrait of Maggie Morgan, an Egyptian film maker, wearing glasses, a pink vest, and a black top, with a necklace, against a white background.
  • Photograph of Elham Wagdy, an actress and TV presenter, with dark hair, wearing multiple colorful necklaces and a sleeveless white top. The image includes a flag of Egypt, and her name and title are displayed in text.
  • A smiling man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt, is featured in a profile image. There is a small Egyptian flag and text overlay indicating his name as Mina El Nagar, an actor and founder of Medfest Egypt.
  • Photograph of Nouran Amer, a woman with dark hair, smiling, wearing a dark blazer. Text overlay indicates she is a Gender and Private Sector Advisor at WESEP, US-AID Funded Program, with Egyptian flag icon.
  • A portrait of Salma Khalil with a white headscarf, smiling, with an Egyptian flag, and text indicating she is the Marketing and Communication Manager at Wataneya Association.
  • Professional headshot of Mustafa Abdelfattah, an Arab man with glasses, bald head, and a beard, wearing a suit and tie. The image has a small Egyptian flag and text indicating his name and position at Pathfinder International.
  • Photo of Sherine Zaklama, Chairwoman of Rada Public Relations, smiling, with an Egyptian flag icon, black and white text displaying her name and title
  • Portrait of Cherry Ramsis, an Egyptian woman with short dark hair and glasses, smiling, wearing a white sweater and a necklace. The image includes a small Egyptian flag and her name and title: Executive Director of Media-Arts for Development (MADEV).
  • Photo of Basma Ghanem, an Egyptian woman with long black hair, wearing a blue sleeveless top, smiling slightly. A small Egyptian flag icon is next to her name, and text below states she is the Financial Inclusion Team Leader at WSEP, USAID Funded Program.
  • Portrait of Mohamed Mostafa, a man with glasses, wearing a suit and tie, with a flag of Egypt and text indicating he is a Labour Policy Consultant.
  • Portrait of a woman with brown hair, wearing a black blazer and a red top, with an Egyptian flag icon, and the text 'Fransiska Salem, Social Policy Expert' on a white background.
  • A professional portrait of Ahmed Seddek wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and pink tie, with the Egyptian flag and name tag indicating his role as Public Service Excellence Awards Manager.
  • Professional headshot of Shaymaa Naeem, a woman with black hair, wearing a beige blazer and black top, with text indicating her as a General Expert & General Manager at NCW.
  • Photo of Sherry Botros, a woman with long dark wavy hair, smiling, wearing a dark blazer. Text overlay includes her name, an Egyptian flag, and her titles: Psychologist and Founder of Be Therapies Counseling.
  • Professional headshot of Ahmed Naguib, an independent business development and CSR expert, with an Egyptian flag icon at the bottom left.
  • Photograph of Yasmine El Hagry, wearing a white hijab, smiling, with a flag of Egypt icon and text indicating she is the Executive Director at Watanyea Society.

Looking back at the first edition…