G.O.L.D. Center Sponsors the National Forum on Data Protection & Governance in Egypt

G.O.L.D. Center (Governance, Oversight, Law & Diplomacy) was pleased to sponsor the National Forum on Data Protection & Governance, alongside a distinguished group of law firms, technology companies, professional services organizations, and institutional partners supporting the Forum.

The event brought together regulatory representatives, legal professionals, privacy and cybersecurity specialists, and industry experts to discuss the implementation of Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the practical steps required to strengthen institutional readiness and data governance.

The Forum provided a platform for regulatory dialogue, professional knowledge exchange, and substantive discussion on organizational accountability, institutional compliance, and the transition from legislative requirements to effective operational practice.

Distinguished Speakers and Participants

The Forum featured a keynote address by Dr. Suzan Elakaboui, Acting CEO of Egypt's Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC), highlighting national regulatory priorities and the importance of institutional readiness.

Expert discussions brought together distinguished speakers including:

• Dr. Hassan Abdelhamid — PDPL Expert and PDPC Board Member
• Saad Mahdy — Head of Legal, PDPC
• Reham Fahmi — Data & AI Governance Lead, i-Score
• Dina Kamel — Partner, Zaki Hashem
• Khaled Talaat — Privacy and Cybersecurity Senior Consultant, PDPC
• Dr. Mohamed Mahrous — Partner, Horizons & Co Law Firm
• Karim El Souda — Head of Legal, Swvl
• Dr. Ahmed Hassan Aly — Partner, ICT Misr
• Karim Elhelaly — Partner and Head of TMT, BLK Partners
• Dr. Kamel Elshendidy — Head of Cairo Office, Habib Al Mulla & Partners

The panel discussions were moderated by Abdelrahman Fayad, Chief Judge & Legal Advisor, UN Global Compact Egypt, and Ahmed Elnaggar, Founder & Managing Partner, Elnaggar & Partners, UAE.

Discussions addressed regulatory compliance, corporate accountability, data mapping and classification, cross-border data transfers, privacy governance, and the technical measures necessary to translate legal requirements into effective institutional practices.

Supporting Cross-Sector Dialogue

The Forum was supported by a range of organizations from the legal, technology, compliance, and professional-services sectors, reflecting the cross-sector importance of data protection and governance.

G.O.L.D. Center was proud to contribute alongside fellow sponsors and partners supporting professional dialogue and the continued development of Egypt's data protection and governance ecosystem.

G.O.L.D. Center's Commitment

G.O.L.D. Center's sponsorship reflects its commitment to advancing governance, regulatory compliance, institutional capacity-building, and professional knowledge exchange.

By supporting initiatives that connect regulators, policymakers, legal practitioners, technical specialists, and institutional stakeholders, the Center seeks to promote practical approaches to institutional development and effective governance in Egypt and the wider region.

G.O.L.D. Center will continue to support initiatives that bridge the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical institutional implementation, while strengthening professional capacity and knowledge exchange across its areas of work.