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Building the Future Summit – 1st Edition, 29-30 November 2026

Building The Future Summit – 1st Edition | Egypt

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Date
29-30 November 2026
Venue
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
Format
In person event
Doors
Registration and networking from 09:30

Overview

Overview

Date
29-30 November 2026
Venue
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
Format
In person event
Doors
Registration and networking from 09:30

The Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit Under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt – will bring together government leaders, developers, investors, contractors, urban planners, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore the trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of infrastructure and urban development. Taking place at a time when Egypt is advancing major infrastructure, real estate, and economic transformation initiatives, the summit will serve as a premier platform for examining the investments, partnerships, and strategies driving sustainable growth across the region.

The summit will explore the key forces reshaping cities and communities, including large-scale development, mobility, energy, tourism, and smart infrastructure. Discussions will also focus on investment, project delivery, digital transformation, and sustainability, highlighting how these factors are creating more resilient, efficient, and future-ready environments. Through insightful keynotes, expert-led discussions, and high-level networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable perspectives, exchange ideas, and build strategic connections that support the successful delivery of transformative projects and long-term economic growth.

On stage

Speakers

Agenda · 29-30 November 2026

Building The Future Summit

Registration & Networking

Break

National Anthem & Opening Ceremony

Ceremony

Welcome Address by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East

Address

Opening Address by Presenting Partner

Address

Building a New Era for Egypt: Transforming Ambition into National Progress

Discover how Egypt is laying the foundations for its next era of growth through bold investment, transformative infrastructure, and a vision for long-term economic competitiveness.

Keynote

From Policy to Project Performance: Turning Egypt’s Vision into Delivered Impact

A focused discussion on Egypt’s execution phase, how national ambition is being translated into delivered infrastructure, sustained investment flows, and real economic value creation.

Fireside chat

Unlocking Private Capital: Modern PPPs and Protecting Investment over Decades

Insight into how Egypt can leverage modern public-private partnerships to unlock private capital. From managing funding gaps and investment risks to strengthening contract frameworks, governance, and project delivery models, this panel explores how PPPs can become resilient frameworks for Egypt’s next phase of growth.

Panel

Executing at Scale: From Planning to Impact

Explore the full lifecycle of mega projects, from planning and financing to execution, highlighting how large-scale development is being translated into tangible economic and infrastructure impact.

Panel

Urban Growth & Real Estate Markets: Demand, Investment & Value Creation

A discussion on how rapid urban expansion is reshaping real estate markets, driving investment opportunities, and creating value through shifting demand and capital flows.

Panel

The New Administrative Capital: Lessons from One of the World's Largest Urban Development Projects

A discussion on the vision, planning, and partnerships behind one of the world’s largest urban developments, and its role in shaping Egypt’s future.

Fireside chat

Awards Ceremony

Ceremony

Networking Lunch

Break

Building Competitive Economies: From Infrastructure to Industrial Growth

Explore how industrial development, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and resilient supply chains can strengthen Egypt’s manufacturing base, attract investment, expand exports, and drive the next phase of economic growth.

Panel

Egypt's Coastal Renaissance: Shaping the Next Generation of Destinations

Explore how integrated coastal developments are combining tourism, infrastructure, investment, and liveability to create globally competitive destinations and unlock long-term economic growth.

Fireside chat

Fourth-Generation Cities: AI, Data & the Future of Urban Transformation

How AI, data systems, and digital technologies are transforming infrastructure delivery, shaping fourth-generation cities, improving project execution, and optimizing how urban environments are designed, delivered, and managed.

Panel

Egypt 2040: Can the Country Become the Region's Most Strategic Investment Platform?

A forward-looking discussion on the investment frameworks and policy priorities that are required for Egypt's next decade of growth.

Panel

The Delivery Engine: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure at Scale

Examining how construction and engineering sectors are evolving to deliver increasingly complex projects, from local capacity and supply chains to technology, productivity, and international partnerships.

Panel

The Rise of Integrated Developments: Redefining Urban Living

Explore how integrated developments are evolving beyond traditional real estate models by combining residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and lifestyle offerings to create connected urban ecosystems that deliver long-term value for communities, businesses, and investors.

Panel

Moderators

Moderators

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Getting there

Grand Egyptian Museum,Giza.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the world’s most remarkable cultural landmarks. Blending history, innovation, and world-class facilities, it provides an exceptional setting for bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to shape the future.

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