Event Schedule
Inspiration, Innovation & Immersion Across 3 Days
November 6-8, 2026 · JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt
KeynotePanelWorkshopNetworkingCeremonyExhibitionDeal RoomPitch
Day 1 — Thursday, November 6, 2026
Opening Day — Inspiration & Connections
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Main Lobby
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Grand Ballroom
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: The Future of Global Entrepreneurship
Grand Ballroom
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel: Scaling Startups Across Borders
Conference Hall A
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session: Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Workshop Room 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Terrace Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Masterclass Sessions (Track A & B)
Workshop Rooms
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
International Trade Fair & Exhibitions Open
Exhibition Center
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Deal Room — Investor Matchmaking
Deal Room Suite
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP) Pitching
Pitch Arena
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Global Business Mixer & Press Conference
Poolside Terrace
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Award Nominees Party & HNI Dinner
VIP Lounge
Day 2 — Friday, November 7, 2026
Innovation & Immersion
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Innovation in Africa & the Middle East
Grand Ballroom
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Global Leadership Forum
Conference Hall A
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Opening Address
Conference Hall A
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel: Transformational Leadership
Conference Hall A
11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Fireside Chat: Building Resilient Businesses
Conference Hall A
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
International Women's Congress
Conference Hall B
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibition Hall Open
Exhibition Center
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Terrace Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Pitch Competition Finals
Grand Ballroom
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Hackathon, Innovation & Robotics Expo
Innovation Hall
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Breakout Sessions & Masterclasses
Workshop Rooms
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Global Leadership Award Presentation
Grand Ballroom
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
International Fashion Show — "Earth: Fashion for a Sustainable Planet"
Grand Ballroom
Day 3 — Saturday, November 8, 2026
Impact & Celebration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Building Sustainable Businesses
Grand Ballroom
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel: Tech & AI for Entrepreneurs
Conference Hall A
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Arts, Sports & Entertainment Showcase
Exhibition Center
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Farewell Lunch & Networking
Terrace Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Deal Room — Final Sessions
Deal Room Suite
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Art, Culture & Creative Economy Exhibition
Gallery Hall
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closing Ceremony & Announcements
Grand Ballroom
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Global Entrepreneurs Award & Gala Dinner
Grand Ballroom
11:00 PM
Closing Concert
Grand Ballroom