CITYSCAPE TALKS

MC: Ranim Elhamy, Presenter and Broadcast Journalist

Revive the Egyptian architectural heritage and learn how to design human centric homes influenced by the local environment!

Join us and know how to turn the sustainability aspects into usable living spaces, tailor made specifically for Egypt.

Speakers:

• Ahmed Aly, Architect & Content Creator
• Ahmed Elmaghraby, Founder and Head Designer, Elmaghraby Architectural Design House
• Mahmoud Abdrabboh, Principal, Abdrabbohs design house

Cityscape Egypt, in collaboration with The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is looking to empower the future generation of industry experts. By giving a dedicated space, we bring together architecture students from around Egypt to present their work to our visitors, academia and professional architects.  

 The talks serve as a platform for students and relevant groups to showcase their work, receive instant feedback from judges, network with peers, helping them to improve their projects, think of new ideas and collaborate. 

 For 2025, the theme for their work will revolve around sustainability – which is crucial in architectural design for several reasons, balancing environmental responsibility, human well-being, and long-term economic value.  

Judges:

• Ihab El Habbak, Egypt Country Representative, AIA
• Natalie Henain, Associate Partner, Director of Design and Innovation, ÖKOPLAN
• Prof. Yasser Al-Magraby, Head of Architectural competitions committee, Egyptian Engineers syndicate

Catalysing the tech-driven innovations in real estate sector, Egypt PropTech Challenge was launched in 2024 at Cityscape. The challenge serves as a premier platform for groundbreaking startups and PropTech innovators from Egypt and the region to showcase their cutting-edge solutions across all facets of real estate, from construction technology to smart home innovations.  

Building on the success of previous edition, with support of 500 Global, the 2025 challenge will place an even stronger emphasis on fostering strategic partnerships within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Participating startups will unlock accelerated access to valuable resources, including incubation programs, expert mentorship, and investor matchmaking opportunities.   

This enhanced support system is designed to provide startups with the tools and connections they need to scale their businesses and make a lasting impact on the real estate market. 

 Judges:

• Tarek Taha, Fintech & Innovation Hub Director, Central Bank of Egypt
• Dina El-Shenoufy, Co-Founder and General Partner, F6 Ventures
• Mo Salah, Founding Managing Partner, Pitlane Ventures (From Jordan)
• Moataz Abuonq, Investor, Founder & CEO, Value Makers Studio (VMS) (From KSA)
• Zeina Mandour, Venture Investments Manager, Dar Ventures

The judges of Egypt PropTech Challenge’s final round meet and discuss prospects and challenges of venture capital investing in PropTech startups, with a special focus on the Egyptian market. The discussion should guide entrepreneurs who are getting ready for their next funding round, and angel investors who are seeking a better understanding of the scene.

Speakers:

• Tarek Taha, Fintech & Innovation Hub Director, Central Bank of Egypt
• Dina El-Shenoufy, Co-Founder and General Partner, F6 Ventures
• Mo Salah, Founding Managing Partner, Pitlane Ventures (From Jordan)
• Moataz Abuonq, Investor, Founder & CEO, Value Makers Studio (VMS) (From KSA)
• Zeina Mandour, Venture Investments Manager, Dar Ventures