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SIA Conference
SIA Conference
SIA Conference

Site Visits

Before the conference, on June 5th, site visits will be offered to Egyptian Industrial Parks. Interested participants are invited for a trip to 6th of October Industrial City. During the bus tour all participants will visit the four selected industrial parks. After returning from site visits, participants will gather for networking and reception cocktail. Visits are planned as follows:

09:00
 
Meeting at Cairo Marriott Zamalek: Gezira Gate / Parking Lot
09:30
 
Departure to Industrial Parks
10:30
 
1st and 2nd Site Visit Industrial Park at 6th of October
  • Tour 1: Polaris, CPC
  • Tour 2: El Sewedy, IDG
13:00
 
On Site Lunch
14.00
 
3rd and 4th Site Visit Industrial Park at 6th of October
  • Tour 1: El Sewedy, IDG
  • Tour 2: Polaris, CPC
17.30
 
Back to the Hotel
18:30
 
Get together & Networking / Reception Cocktail    
Cairo Marriott Hotel Omar Khayyam Casino Zamalek

Conference

08:30
 
Registration
09:15
 
Welcome Remarks
09:45
 
Multilateral Cooperation for Industrial Development
10:15
 
Sustainable Industrial Areas in the Egyptian Context
11:45
 
Coffee Break & Networking
12:15
 
The Initiative of Just Transition for the Development of Regional Resilience
12:45
 
Session 1: Visions for the Transformation of Industrial Parks
  • Transformation of Industrial Parks for Regional Resilience (Country Example)
  • Socio-ecological Transformation of Industrial Parks and a Just Transition to a Green Economy
  • From Industrial Park to Cluster Approach – Leveraging Synergies for Sustainable and Digital Transition
14:15
 
Lunch Break & Networking
15:45
 
Session 2 A: Access to Finance – Set Industrial Park Transformation in Motion
  • UNIDO’s Access to Finance Tool for SIA
  • WBG’s Requirements for Financing SIA-Initiatives
  • KfW’s Eligibility Criteria for Financing SME in Industrial Parks
Session 2 B: Steering the Growth of Industrial Parks
  • SIA Concept Planning
  • SIA Added Value Services
  • IDG’s Initiatives towards Sustainability
17:15
 
Meet & Greet
18:30
 
Shuttle from Marriott
19:00
 
Visit of the Egyptian Civilization Museum
20:00
 
Gala Dinner (by invitation)

08:30
 
Registration
09:00
 
Welcome and Summary of First Conference Day
09:15
 
Session 3: International Contributions to the Transformation of Industrial Parks
  • Transformation Process of Kigali Special Economic Zone
  • Engaging International Tenants of industrial Parks through Business Development Centers
  • UfM's Work on Industrial Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region
  • Showcasing of Sustainable Cities in Africa
  • The Role of Business and Investment Support Institutions
11:15
 
Short Break
11:25
 
Session 4: Show Cases for SIA Transformation
  • UNIDO GEIPP Activities in Egypt
  • Integrated Development of the International Technological Industries - Zone Kum Oshim Fayoum
  • Towards Achieving Sustainability in the Industrial Sector
  • ORASCOM Industrial Parks, Steps Towards Sustainability
13:25  
 
 
Coffee Break & Networking
14:10
 
Session 5 A: Transition Pathways
  • Sustainability Increase – Interaction between Legislation and Reporting
  • Methodologies for Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Economic Zones
  • Aspects for Just Transition of Industrial Parks – Apprehend the Mindset
Session 5 B: Sustainable Planning of Industrial Parks
  • CO2-Footprint of Chemical Parks
  • Our Future: The Growing Reach of Industrial Symbiosis
  • Approaches for Industrial Symbiosis in Egypt
  • Twin Transformation in Egypt - Digitalization as Enabler for Sustainability
16:10
 
Closing Remarks
16:25
 
Lunch & Networking

Exhibition

During the conference days - before and after the conference`s daily schedule and during breaks and lunchtime - participants are given the opportunity to inform themselves and to participate in networking activities at the exhibition in the foyer of the conference hall.

Egyptian and international companies, institutions and projects are addressed in advance to present their products, services, and activities relevant to the conference topics.