Founder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels

Dr. Maged Ghoneima is an angel investor, technology commercialization expert, academic, and entrepreneurship ecosystem builder with extensive experience across deep technology, semiconductors, startups, and innovation. He is the Founder and General Partner of M-Empire Angels, a global angel investment platform supporting startups across multiple markets. He is also a faculty member in Mechatronics Engineering at Ain Shams University and has played a central role in building the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the ASU Innovation Hub. His academic background includes a PhD in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University in the United States. Dr. Ghoneima previously worked in the global technology industry, including research and engineering roles associated with Intel and NVIDIA, combining technical expertise with venture building and startup investment. He is recognized for connecting founders and technology ventures with international networks, capital, and commercialization opportunities.

A high-level panel on building Iraq’s digital workforce, expanding ICT skills, supporting AI education, and strengthening national digital capabilities.

Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq

Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq

Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq

President of the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology — Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT)

Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University

Founder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels
