Overview

The Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit – 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.

Speakers

Moderators

Agenda

Building The Future Summit - Egypt

09:30 – 10:30 am

Registration & Networking

10:30 – 10:40 am

National Anthem & Opening Ceremony

10:45– 10:50 am

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

10:50 – 10:55 am

Opening Address by Presenting Partner

10:55– 11:00 am

Keynote 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.

11:05 – 11:15 am

Fireside Chat: 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.

11:20 – 11:40 am

Panel: 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.

11:45 – 12:05 pm

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.

12:10 – 12:30 pm

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.

12:35 – 12:45 pm

Fireside Chat: 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.

12:45 – 1:00 pm

Awards Ceremony

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Networking Lunch

2:05 – 2:25 pm

Panel: Building Competitive Economies: From Infrastructure to Industrial Growth

As economies across MENA invest heavily in industrial development, advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy transition industries and resilient supply chains, this discussion explores how Egypt faces a critical opportunity to define its competitive position and strengthen its manufacturing base, attract global capital, expand exports and compete in the next phase of regional economic growth.

2:30 – 2:40 pm

Fireside Chat: 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.

2:45 – 3:05 pm

Panel: 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.

3:10 – 3:30 pm

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.

Building The Future Summit - Egypt

10:00 – 11:00 am

Registration & Networking

11:00 – 11:05 am

Performance

11:10 – 11:15 am

Welcome Address & Recap Video by Forbes Middle East

11:20 – 11:25 am

Keynote: Building Egypt’s Future Economy: Innovation, Intelligence & Transformation

Exploring how innovation, technology, human capital, and strategic investment are shaping Egypt's next phase of growth and transformation.

11:30 – 11:40 am

Fireside Chat: North Africa’s Next Growth Chapter: Positioning the Region for Global Opportunity

A discussion on how North African economies are leveraging infrastructure, talent, innovation, and strategic advantages to compete for investment and drive long-term growth.

11:45 – 12:05 pm

Panel: Leveraging Egypt's Strategic Position: Connecting Africa, the Gulf & Europe

Explore how Egypt is leveraging its strategic location, logistics networks, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and investment ecosystem to strengthen its position as the gateway connecting Africa, the Gulf, and Europe.

12:10 – 12:30 pm

Panel: Tourism, Heritage & Cultural Economies: Unlocking Egypt’s Global Value

Discover how Egypt’s world-renowned heritage, tourism assets, and cultural infrastructure are strengthening its position as a leading global destination and expanding its cultural economy.

12:35 – 12:55 pm

Panel: Connecting Growth: Mobility & Transportation Corridors, Ports & Logistics Networks

Examining how high-speed rail, ports, maritime infrastructure, and logistics networks are strengthening connectivity, enabling trade, and supporting regional economic development.

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Networking Lunch

2:05 – 2:15 pm

Fireside Chat: SCZone: The Industrial Gateway Between Continents

How the Suez Canal Economic Zone is attracting manufacturers, logistics operators, and global investors while strengthening Egypt's role in international trade.

2:20 – 2:40 pm

Panel: The Resilient Growth Agenda: Energy, Resources & Sustainability

A critical conversation on how energy transition, green investment, resource security, and climate resilience are strengthening long-term growth foundations and economic competitiveness across North Africa.

2:45 – 3:05 pm

Panel: Designing Tomorrow’s Communities: The Future of Liveability

Explore how integrated developments are creating connected, vibrant communities that balance investment value, quality of life, and long-term social and economic impact.

3:10- 3:30 pm

Panel: The Talent Engine Behind Egypt’s Transformation

Developing the engineers, technologists, construction specialists, and future leaders needed to support Egypt's ambitions.

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Grand Egyptian Museum

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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