TEDxCairo University

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Chahir Mansour

  Professional drummer and the band manager of Stage 5

  Chahir Mansour is a professional drummer and the band manager of Stage 5. A recent Finance & Investment graduate from the Georgia State University, Cairo University joint program, Chahir has balanced his academic journey with a deep passion for music. Having managed and performed in more than 14 concerts across Egypt, he brings firsthand insight into the country's growing music scene and believes in the power of music to connect people beyond words.

• Doha Abdallah

  Licensed tour guide

  Doha Abdallah is a licensed tour guide and a graduate of the Faculty of Tourism Guidance, where she graduated top of her class with academic excellence. Passionate about Egyptology, she is known for bringing Ancient Egypt to life through its everyday stories, correcting common misconceptions, and uncovering lesser-known insights that deepen our understanding of one of history's greatest civilizations. Her work also extends to education, having contributed to The Inclusive Training Playbook for Higher Education through her chapter, Engage, Include, and Interrupt, where she explores how Egyptology can become more engaging, inclusive, and humancentered in both guided tours and academic spaces.

• Dr. Mohamed ElShorbagy

  Medical doctor, science communicator, and content creator

  Dr. Mohamed ElShorbagy is a medical doctor, science communicator, and content creator dedicated to making science accessible to everyone. Believing that knowledge should challenge misconceptions rather than reinforce them, he founded ما وراء النضارة, a platform that simplifies complex scientific concepts and debunks common myths. His work has gained regional and international recognition, including being a FameLab finalist by the British Council and winning the Best Climate Content Creator award in the TikTok MENA Creator Hub competition. He has led workshops during British Science Week and contributed to developing and reviewing scientific content for educational programs under the Egyptian Ministry of Education. Through his work, Dr. ElShorbagy continues to bridge the gap between science and everyday life, inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and evidence-based understanding.

• Marwan Ojaimie

  Architect, storyteller, content creator, and the founder of Visit Amioun

  Marwan R. Ojaimie is a Lebanese architect, storyteller, content creator, and the founder of Visit Amioun. Through his work across Lebanon and Egypt, he documents places, people, heritage, and everyday stories, inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to see their surroundings through a different lens. Collaborating with tourism initiatives, cultural institutions, businesses, and media platforms, Marwan combines architecture, storytelling, and digital media to uncover the hidden narratives behind cities and communities. His work is driven by a simple belief: the places we call home still have countless stories left to tell.

• Norhan Nada

  Computer Engineering student

  Norhan Nada is a Computer Engineering student at Cairo University, a technology enthusiast, and a public speaker passionate about innovation and personal growth. Her journey has taken her from winning Red Bull Basement Egypt to reaching the global Top 10 in Tokyo, claiming first place at the GEM Hackathon, and representing Egypt at international conferences in Serbia and Turkey. She also participated in the Youth Diplomacy Program by the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports. Having experienced firsthand the gap between endless preparation and meaningful action, Norhan is driven by a simple mission: to help others stop waiting to become extraordinary and start building extraordinary lives.

• Sondos Amr

  Medical student

  Sondos Amr is a second-year medical student at Ain Shams University with a deep interest in psychology, human behavior, and the emotions that shape our everyday interactions. Passionate about understanding the connection between self-awareness and meaningful relationships, she explores how the conversations we have with ourselves influence the way we connect with the world around us. Through her talk, Sondos invites audiences to look inward, not with judgment, but with curiosity.