BonelliErede is teaming up with Monzesi (global manufacturer of high precision grinding machines) for the first ever Egyptian-Italian Business Women Forum that kicks off today in Milan.

The forum has been organised by Monzesi under the patronage of BWE21 (Business Women of Egypt), Borsa Italiana’s ELITE programme and Italian Foreign Trade Association AICE, in partnership with BonelliErede. The event is set to gather various notable public figures from the business and political arenas, including Egyptian government ministers and female entrepreneurs.

Francesca Secondari, Cairo-based local partner and member of the Africa Team, is among the speakers at today’s “Doing Business in Egypt” session. Francesca will be discussing the topic “Investing in Egypt: opportunities in light of the newly issued Investment Law and Industrial Licensing Law”.

John Shehata, Dubai-based local partner and member of the Africa Team, will moderate tomorrow’s panel on European funds and new opportunities for businesses.