Mersal Conference 2026
"Advancing Diagnosis and Access in Rare Diseases"
24 of May, 2026 | Dusit Hotel New Cairo
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SECConference Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 AM | Welcome coffee & Networking
09:30 – 09:50 AM
Main Ceremony
Opening Speech
- Speaker: Dr. Heba Rashed
- Founder and CEO of Mersal Foundation
Main Ceremony
Keynote Speech
- Ministry of Health Representative
Scientific Symposium & Sessions
09:50 – 10:20 AM
Session 1
Bridging the Gap
- Advancing Diagnosis and Access in Rare Diseases
10:20 – 10:50 AM
Session 2
Innovations in Rare Diseases
- From Gene Therapy to Real-World Impact
10:50 – 11:30 AM
Sponsored Symposium
Industry Update 1 (10:50-11:10)
- Speaker: Sponsor Representative
Sponsored Symposium
Industry Update 2 (11:10-11:30)
- Speaker: Sponsor Representative
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion
Policy and Practice
- Building Rare Disease Frameworks in Emerging Markets
12:15 – 12:45 PM | Coffee Break
12:45 – 01:15 PM
Session 3
Precision Medicine in Rare Diseases
- Promise, Challenges, and Implementation
01:15 – 02:00 PM
Panel Discussion
National Rare Disease Strategies
- Policy, governance, and implementation challenges
02:00 – 03:00 PM | Lunch & Prayer Break
03:00 – 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks