Euromoney Egypt conference to highlight country's financial matters

Euromoney Egypt conference enters its 20th year presenting interactive sessions with key government and private sector speakers that will discuss topics related to financing the future of Egypt.

The conference will aim to bring global capital together with opportunities to increase the flow of direct and portfolio investment into the country’s economy.

Keynote speakers, panelists and workshop participants will examine the best financing mix for the development of the Suez Canal Corridor and the many energy and electricity projects in the pipeline.

International and local speakers will examine the use of the credit markets and the role of public and private equity in Egypt’s financial future. Euromoney Chairman Richard Ensor will lead a panel with the country’s leading real estate developers and housing experts. Other key discussion points include financial inclusion and the development of SME financing.

Speakers this year include: Curtis Ferguson, president of Middle East & North Africa, Coca-Cola; John Sfakianakis, director of Middle East, Ashmore Group; Ahmed El Sewedy, president and CEO of Elsewedy Electric; Mouayed Maklhouf, regional director, IFC; Hassan Khatib, director of equity, EBRD; Tim Fox, head of research, Emirates NBD; and Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer of Sukuk & MENA, Franklin Templeton Investments.