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Omar El Aawar
Founder & CEO, Youth Summit
Omar is the founder of Inspiring Egyptians, a social initiative he launched in 2015 to highlight the achievements of exceptional Egyptians and challenge stereotypes. Within six months, the platform gained national momentum, featuring more than 250 interviews with figures such as Professor Magdi Yacoub and Samih Sawiris. As its impact grew, Omar expanded it into a broader movement through events, mentorship programs, and workshops, attracting investor interest and inspiring audiences across the Arab world.
In 2024, Omar founded The Youth Summit, a platform designed to connect Gen Z with industry leaders. Its inaugural edition at the Grand Egyptian Museum drew over 2,000 attendees, 50+ speakers, and more than 10 million social impressions. The 2025 edition doubled in size, bringing together over 4,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and major global brands at the American University in Cairo. With mentorship matchmaking, startup pitches, and immersive experiences, The Youth Summit has become the largest Gen Z-focused event in the region.
At BRIDGE Summit, Omar will discuss youth empowerment, cross-generational collaboration, and how mission-driven platforms can unlock leadership, purpose, and innovation for the next generation.
Egypt
Marketing
Creator Economy
Omar El Aawarat BRIDGE
- Marketing Panel 9 December 2:05 - 2:25PM
Designing Stories That Think
A practical session where Amro Maskoun, Patrick Daoud, and Yara Bou Monsef show how storytelling has moved from art to narrative architecture designing not just what people watch, but how they feel, decide, and trust. We’ll break down the psychology of attention, go beyond going viral, and share simple frameworks you can use right away over spectacle, and ethics as a growth engine.
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- Creator Economy Panel 10 December 9:45 - 10:15AM
Navigating Cancel Culture and Creative Freedom
In a world where one post can ignite global backlash, the line between expression and consequence has never been thinner. A 2024 Journal of Cybersecurity study found that 67% of creators have faced harassment, bans, or reputational fallout online. As influence grows, so does the need for resilience. This session explores how creators can stay authentic while managing risk—balancing free expression with accountability, and navigating a digital culture where algorithms reward outrage and a single misstep can undo years of trust.
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