Sami Daoud

Executive Director
Breaking Walls Festival
Egypt

Sami Daoud is a cultural strategist and creative programs leader with over 10 years of experience in the performing arts and social innovation sectors. He is the Executive Director of Breaking Walls Festival, a multidisciplinary platform that explores social issues through performance, film, and artistic dialogue across Egypt. Sami previously led Egypt’s first performing arts incubator and managed large-scale creative industry programs at Nahdet ElMahrousa, supporting over 100 startups in arts, advocacy and creative industry in general. A trained actor and drama-based facilitator, he has worked with global institutions to integrate storytelling and artistic practice into leadership development. Sami’s work centers on empowering emerging artists, fostering inclusive cultural ecosystems, and advancing the role of the arts in civic transformation.

Speaker
Session 2 | Adapting to Change: Responses to Shifting Funding Priorities
Wednesday, January 14, 14:15 - 15:15 EST

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