ESBC - Egyptian-Swiss Business Circle

15/02/2026

SwissCham Egypt, in partnership with its strategic partner Switzerland Global Enterprise, Swiss Textile Machinery, Swiss Textiles and Egyptian-Swiss Business Circle is pleased to invite you to the following webinar:

Exploring Opportunities in Egypt’s Textile & Textile Machinery Sector:
A Gateway for Swiss Companies

📅 March 4, 2026
🕛 11:00–12:00 ZHR | 12:00–1:00 Cairo Time
Language: English
👉 Free of charge
Registration deadline: March 4, 2026 at 09:00 CET
Registration link 👇 in the first comment

Featured Speakers:
Welcoming remarks:
🎙️ Mr. Kamal R. ABDEL MALEK, President, SwissCham Egypt,
🎙️ Mr. Mehmet Yildirimli (穆罕默德), Senior Consultant Africa & Türkiye, SGE

Keynote Speaker:
🎤 Mr. Mohamed Kassem, Chairman & CEO, World Trading Company, President of the Egyptian Exporters Association (Expolink) and Member, Board of Directors, International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF).

The session will also include testimonials from Swiss companies and an interactive Q&A.

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 ‪‪‪‪‪‪+201003778855‬‬‬‬‬‬

We look forward to your participation.
Switzerland Global Enterprise ESBC - Egyptian-Swiss Business Circle

10/02/2026

06/02/2026

🚀 ESBC at RiseUp Summit 2026

The Egyptian-Swiss Business Circle (ESBC) is proud to be attending the long-awaited RiseUp Summit 2026 🇪🇬🇨🇭

Day 1 delivered exactly what RiseUp is known for:
inspiring keynotes, insightful panels, and powerful conversations across capital, tech, and creative stages. From policy and tax frameworks supporting the digital economy, to VC reality checks, AI in business, deeptech debates, and cross-border collaboration — the diversity and depth of discussions were truly impressive.

Beyond the stages, what stood out most was the people: passionate founders, investors, incubators, creators, and ecosystem builders — all bringing incredible energy, ideas, and opportunities for future cooperation.

We’ll be sharing standout sessions and great examples from the summit over the coming days.
👉 Stay tuned — this is just the beginning.

28/01/2026

The SECO Startup Fund (SSF) team is heading to Egypt for an exclusive in-person session with businesses ready to scale their impact.

If you're a post-revenue company with a Swiss link, whether through investors, shareholders, partners, or supply chain, this is your opportunity to learn how our flexible debt financing (CHF 300K - CHF 1M) can fuel your next growth phase.

📅 What to expect:
Deep dive into SSF eligibility criteria and investment thesis
Application process walkthrough
Q&A with the investment team
Networking with other qualifying businesses

🎯 Who should attend: Ecosystem partners and companies operating in Egypt with meaningful Swiss ties.
⚠️ Limited spots available 👉 Register by February 5, 2026: https://luma.com/h6jtwg9w

Already know you're ready? Skip ahead and apply directly:
https://lnkd.in/eXqbY3JS

26/01/2026

The Swiss–Egyptian Economic Forum kicks off today in Cairo, bringing together leaders from government and business to shape the future of economic cooperation.

They will be livestreaming the full event starting 9:30am tomorrow, through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1iNSNoN20ms
تابعوا البث المباشر غداً 🇨🇭🇪🇬 🎥
ينطلق المنتدى الاقتصادي السويسري–المصري في القاهرة، جامعًا قيادات من الحكومة وقطاع الأعمال لرسم مستقبل التعاون الاقتصادي بين البلدين.
سنقوم ببثّ فعاليات المنتدى كاملة مباشرة ابتداءً من الساعة 9:30 صباحًا عبر الرابط التالي:
https://www.youtube.com/live/1iNSNoN20ms

SwissCham Egypt
General Authority for Investment and Free Zones

Organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt in collaboration with SwissCham Egypt and The General Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), and u...

09/01/2026

The "perfect" resume is no longer a guarantee of future success. In a world of rapid disruption, the real question for leaders isn't about credentials—it's about capability. Are you hiring for polished portfolios or adaptable thinkers who can navigate uncertainty?

Join ESBC and SwissCham Egypt for an exclusive webinar where we compare leadership talent strategies across two dynamic markets—Europe and Africa/Middle East —to reveal what truly defines tomorrow's leaders.

Discover how leading organizations are rethinking executive search to identify leaders who don't just fit today's requirements, but shape tomorrow's possibilities.

Whether you're building a board, scaling a team, or reimagining your leadership pipeline, this conversation will challenge assumptions and sharpen your approach to talent.

Meet the Speakers:
Dr.Tamer El Naggar – Managing Partner, Boyden Cairo
Patrick Naef – Managing Partner, Boyden Zurich

📅 Date: January 22, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (Cairo Time)
📍 Platform: Microsoft Teams

👉 Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dBeEu7NU

18/12/2025

SEEING Webinar Series – Swiss Egyptian Expertise in Innovation and Growth 🇨🇭🤝🇪🇬

ESBC, in partnership with SwissCham Egypt, is proud to launch SEEING, a new monthly webinar series bringing together Swiss and Egyptian experts to explore innovation, AI, startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. 🚀

Through dynamic debates between two experts—one from Switzerland and one from Egypt—SEEING offers practical insights and contrasting perspectives across key functions such as HR, finance, entrepreneurship, and R&D. 💡

Designed to foster cross-border dialogue and knowledge exchange, SEEING provides a unique platform to understand how innovation ecosystems evolve in both countries and what leaders, founders, and investors can learn from each other. 🌐✨

20/10/2025

🇪🇬 Entlaqانطلا Holding's latest report highlights how structural hurdles and macroeconomic volatility are constraining Egypt's startups potential. The call to action is clear: policymakers need to build a "durable engine for national growth" by removing these bottlenecks.

Read the full Entlaq Egyptian Entrepreneurship Diagnostics Report 2025 here: 👉 https://entlaq.com/reports/14

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below!

13/10/2025

We are absolutely delighted to introduce His Royal Highness Mohamed-Ali Fouad Farouk as an Honorary Member of ESBC ⭕ . His commitment to strengthening the economic ties between Egypt and Switzerland perfectly aligns with our core mission.

His unique perspective, combining an entrepreneurial vision with a deep appreciation for the historic legacy of friendship between Egypt and Switzerland, will be invaluable as we continue to build bridges and foster new opportunities!

HRH Mohamed Ali Farouk shared his vision upon joining:

"It was both an honour and an obvious choice for me to join the Egyptian-Swiss Business Circle (ESBC), at the invitation of Karen Weick, founder of this initiative dedicated to strengthening the economic ties between Egypt and Switzerland.

As an entrepreneur, I know how much success depends on an environment of trust, clarity and cooperation. International development can only thrive within a stable, open and supportive climate. This is precisely the spirit of the ESBC ⭕ — to build bridges, support initiatives and encourage lasting partnerships between our two nations.

Joining the ESBC is, for me, a way to unite entrepreneurial vision and historical continuity — to serve the enduring friendship between our two nations, linked by a shared spirit of exchange, dialogue and progress."

08/10/2025

ESBC ⭕ at the EnterpriseAM Egypt Forum 2025

The Enterprise Company Egypt Forum 2025 was held on Tuesday, 7 October at the St. Regis Cairo, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, and industry experts for a dynamic morning of discussion on Egypt’s economic outlook, innovation, and global trade. 🚀

Key moments included exclusive keynote interviews with H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, conducted by ESBC member Moustafa Bassiouny, and H.E. Hassan ElKhatib.

Attendees explored forward-looking topics including:
The role of AI in business
Capital markets recovery strategies
The evolving future of work and living
Insights into successful export strategies

Honored to hear from leading voices including:
Ahmed Mohsen (MTN Halan) | John Saad (Contact Financial Holding)
Youssef Rizk (Wondercraft) | Gad Mostafa (EFG Hermes)
Amr Helal (CI Capital) | Bassem Fayek (BCG)
Ahmed (Dasha) Badrawi (Marakez) | Ahmed El Alfi (Sawari Ventures)
Hanan Abdel Meguid (Kamelizer) | Todd Wilcox (HSBC Bank Egypt)
Laila Hassan (Algebra Ventures) |

Image 3:
Karen Weick, ESBC Co-Founder
Tamer El Naggar, Executive Search & Leadership Advisory - Boyden Middle East

06/10/2025

Cross-border collaborations open new doors for startups! 🇪🇬🇨🇭 Discover the strategic advantages of building bridges between Egypt’s booming markets and Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem. The world is your playground—where will your startup go next? 🌐💡

ETH Zürich
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Innosuisse
EPFL
Flat6Labs
RiseUp
Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)