ICC africa Peace Forum

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About ICC Africa Peace Forum

Join us at the Rotary Africa Inter-country Committee Peace Forum in Cairo, Egypt- the land of Pharos! Get ready for an extraordinary event that will take place from 17th to 19th November 2023.

We welcome you to join over 450 distinguished humanitarians and industry leaders from Africa and around the world who are gathering in Cairo under the inspiring theme of "African Partnerships for African Peace and Prosperity." Peacebuilding is one of Rotary International's core focus areas, and we want you to be a part of our vision for peace on the continent as we listen to esteemed speakers and facilitators who will not only share their valuable insights, but will also elicit the collective wisdom of all those in attendance...

Where

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed City, Cairo

When

Friday to Sunday
17-19 November

Speakers

Here are some of our speakers

Her Excellency Dr. Rania Al-Mashat

Minister of Int Coorporation - Egypt.

Her Excellency Dr. Yasmine Fouad

Minister of Enviroment - Egypt.

RID Patrick Chisanga

RI Director Zone 21-22

Trustee Geeta Manek

The Rotary Foundation Trustee

PDG Mohamed Ghammam

ICC Executive Board & Forum Chairperson

DG Ayman Nazih

D2451 Governor

PDG Abdul Hamid El Awa

ICC Africa Peace Forum Organising Committee Chair

PDG Annemarie Mostert

Organising Committee Program Chair

PDG Christophe Koreki

ICC Peace Forum Cairo Organising Committee

PRIVP Nicki Scott

Past RI Vice President

PRIVP Yinka Babalola

Past RI Vice President

Dr Marianne Azer

Former Egyptian MP Chairperson of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP)

Prof. Dr. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala

Makerere Peace Cantre Uganda

Dr. Charles Allen

Director of Partnerships, Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Prof. Dr. Dan Odabaa

IEP Continent representative, Africa.

Mr. Mohamed Shelbaya

Chairman & CEO PepciCo, North Africa

Mr. Shawn Theunissen,

President Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Ms Prabha Sankaranarayan

CEO Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI)

PDG Dr Scott Martin

Global Partnerships Manager Mediators Beyond Borders (MBBI)

PDG Fergal Mc Carthy

RI Peace programs Manager

Ellina Kushnir

RI Service and Engagment Manager

Ms. Aloysie Benite

ICC Committee Chair D9400

Schedule

Here is our schedule

Forum schedule are designed to give our attendees an overview of what to expect throughout the Forum .

November 17, 2023

09am-05pm

Registration

10am-04pm

Tours

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled splendour and get lost in an unforgettable journey to the past! Our adventure includes The iconic great Pyramids along with the Sphinx, carved in the very bedrock of the Giza plateau followed by Egypt’s newest GEM; Egyptian Grand Museum

06pm-9:30pm

OPENING CEREMONY

We promise an incomparable flags parade, enlightening opening speeches and an enthralling spectacular jawdropping Live Show that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

9:30pm-12am

COCKTAIL DINNER

Savour the exquisite flavors curated by exceptional culinary professionals served with white gloves in an elegant atmosphere awakening the discerning connoisseur and epicurean gourmet within!.

November 18, 2023

09am-05pm

FORUM

The Peace Forum will feature a range of interactive sessions, including forward-looking discussions on topics such as Technology in Peacebuilding, the role of Social Entrepreneurism, and principles of Positive Peace.

08pm-12am

GALA DINNER

Indulge yourself in a magical yet easygoing atmosphere of an ever evolving night scene beneath a starry ceiling, and dreamy eastern hues, enjoying the autumn breeze , the nightly music and the mouthwatering tempting gastronomy, to experience taste, sight, sound and touch and live the embodiment of luxury.

November 19, 2023

09am-01pm

ICC INTEGRATED WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

" The world is run by those willing to sit until the end of meetings." -Hugh Park So let’s create hope and build peace

02pm-5pm

NILE CRUISE LUNCH

Delve into an exceptional ambiance, sailing the timeless charm and vibrant energy of the lengendary Nile River exploring panoramic views of the cityscape, discovering the seamless fusion of cairene beauty and relishing sumptuous dishes from our authentic cuisine nodding to the oriental beats of iconic tabla and folkloric show and witnessing the warm hospitality for which Egypt is renowned

ICC Venue

Forum venue location info and gallery

Crowne Plaza West Cairo - Arkan

Set in the Arkan Plaza shopping center, this upscale hotel is 17 km from the Grand Egyptian Museum and 20 km from the Giza Necropolis archaeological site. Cairo International Airport is 45 km away.