Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt 2026

Hospitality investment summit connecting hotel investors, developers, operators and officials shaping Egypt's tourism growth.

Date and Time

November 10 · 8am - November 11 · 5pm GMT+3

Location

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

1191 Nile Corniche, Souq Al Asr Bulaq 11221

About This Event

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt 2026 is a Lifestyle & Tourism event taking place 10-11 Nov 2026 at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, Cairo, Egypt.

FHS Egypt is the Egyptian edition of the Future Hospitality Summit, The Bench's investment forum series for the hotel and tourism industry. Themed "Where Heritage Inspires Investment", it gathers investors, developers, hotel operators, government and tourism leaders in Cairo to discuss where capital is flowing across Egypt's coastal, cultural and urban destinations, and to announce and sign hotel deals.

Themes

The two-day programme on the Summit Stage covers the full investment cycle.

  • Investment, financing and capital flows
  • Destinations and masterplanning
  • Branded residences and mixed-use development (FHS Living)
  • Operational excellence and asset performance
  • Luxury, lifestyle and experience-led hospitality
  • Technology, AI and digital transformation

Who attends

Hotel owners, developers and master planners, hotel and resort operators, investors, banks and capital partners, government and tourism officials, and architects, designers, consultants and lawyers.

Formats

Alongside keynotes and panels, FHS Egypt runs speed networking, an Executive Investor Breakfast and project showcase, an FHS Deal Room, curated 1:1 meetings, investor site tours and receptions, and an AI-powered attendee matching app.

Market context

According to the Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Report cited by the organiser, Egypt leads Africa with 185 hotels and 45,984 rooms in the pipeline, 37.1% of the continent's total, and signed 53 new deals in 2025. Across FHS events in 2025, the organiser reports US$3.1 billion in business opportunities and deal volume.

Agenda

Tuesday, November 10

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Speed Networking

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Summit Stage

Welcome to FHS Egypt 2026

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM

Summit Stage

Opening Plenary: Unlocking Egypt’s Potential

11:05 AM – 11:20 AM

Summit Stage

The Economic Outlook: Global Forces, Egypt’s Growth Story & Hospitality Investment

11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

Summit Stage

From Regulation to Results: Making Policy Work for Investors

11:50 AM – 12:05 PM

Summit Stage

Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Egypt

12:05 PM – 12:30 PM

Summit Stage

From Global Shifts to Local Opportunity: What It Means for Hospitality Investment in Egypt

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Summit Stage

Capital on the Coast: The Next Wave of Gulf Investment in Egypt

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Summit Stage

Built, Not Inherited: Building and Scaling Hospitality in Egypt

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Summit Stage

The Global Travel Reset: Geopolitics, Feeder Markets and Egypt’s Tourism Opportunity

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Summit Stage

First Impressions Matter: Aviation, Access and the Future of Tourism

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Summit Stage

The Business of Revival: Turning Cairo’s Heritage into Investable Real Estate

3:00 PM – 3:40 PM

Summit Stage

Beyond the Monuments: Connecting Heritage, Communities and Places into a New Tourism Experience

3:40 PM – 4:10 PM

Summit Stage

The Golden Route: Building a Luxury Tourism Corridor from Cairo to the Nile

4:10 PM – 4:40 PM

Summit Stage

Beyond the Summer: Rethinking Egypt’s North Coast as a 365-Day Destination

4:40 PM – 5:10 PM

Summit Stage

People Power: Building the Talent Behind Egypt’s Hospitality Pipeline

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM

Summit Stage

Beyond the Plate: The Evolution of Resort Dining

Wednesday, November 11

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Summit Stage

Executive Investor Breakfast & Project Showcase

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Summit Stage

State of the Market: 2026 Hotel Openings & What's Next

10:15 AM – 10:40 AM

Summit Stage

The Franchise Blueprint: Driving Egypt's Hospitality Expansion

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM

Summit Stage

The Egypt Playbook: Lessons from the World's Leading Hotel Operators

11:10 AM – 11:25 AM

Summit Stage

The Technology Reality Check: What Hotel Operators Need to Get Right

11:25 AM – 11:40 AM

Summit Stage

The Rise of Hospitality-Driven Workspaces: Why the Best Offices Now Feel Like Hotels

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM

Summit Stage

Sustainability in Focus: Green Lodging, Red Sea Projects & the Rise of Eco-Tourism

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

Summit Stage

From Sun-and-Sea to Integrated Destinations: The Next Chapter for the Red Sea

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Summit Stage

TenX Leadership Talk: The Entrepreneur Who Helped Put Egypt on the Global Tourism Map

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

2:00 PM – 2:40 PM

Summit Stage

Beyond Hotels: Investing in Egypt's Next Generation of Mixed-Use Destinations

2:40 PM – 3:05 PM

Summit Stage

Key Note: Egypt's Market Outlook

FHS Living (branded residences) session

3:05 PM – 3:40 PM

Summit Stage

Stakeholder Perspectives: Creating Value Through Branded Residences

FHS Living (branded residences) session

3:40 PM – 3:50 PM

The Branded Living Opportunity: Market Growth, Buyer Demand & What Comes Next

3:50 PM – 4:20 PM

Summit Stage

Brand to Residence: Turning Equity into Experience & Value

FHS Living (branded residences) session

4:20 PM – 4:40 PM

Summit Stage

Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape in Egypt

FHS Living (branded residences) session

4:40 PM – 4:55 PM

Summit Stage

Homes with Hospitality: Are Branded Residences the Future of Luxury Egypt?

FHS Living (branded residences) session

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Summit Stage

What's Next for Branded Residences in Egypt? The Power of Brand in Creating Long-Term Value

FHS Living (branded residences) session

4:55 PM – 5:00 PM

Summit Stage

Until We Meet Again: Closing Remarks

Frequently asked questions

About this listing

Details are collected from the organizer’s official site, www.futurehospitality.com.

Companies & Speakers

Speakers

Eng. Tarek Shoukry· Chairman of the Board of Directors, Real Estate Development Chamber, Federation of Egyptian IndustriesKamel Abou-Aly· Chief Executive OfficerDr. Ahmed Shalaby· Co-Founder, President & CEOMaged Salah Al Din· CEO & Managing DirectorMohamed Amer· Chief Executive OfficerNabil Amasha· Co-founder and CEOAhmed A. El Wassief· ChairmanDr. Ahmed Ghoneim· Chief Executive OfficerDr. Ghada Shalaby· Former Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism AffairsHisham El Demery· Chief Executive OfficerHala Matar Choufany· PresidentTrevor Ward· Managing DirectorElie Milky· Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece, and CyprusAmr El Nady· Head of Hotels & Hospitality MEA and Managing Director, Global Hotel DeskRichard Stevens· Group CEOProf. Dr. Ola Adel· Vice President for International AffairsMichael Aldridge· CEO & FounderSamer Alkharashi· Director of UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle EastScott Antel· Founder & OwnerHasan Barakat· Head of Product ManagementFritz Dickamp· Managing DirectorAntony Doucet· Chief Experience OfficeDr. Heba El Dessouky· Hospitality InnovationsMo El Hadi· Associate Director, Middle East & AfricaJessy El Murr· Founder & Former BBC JournalistMakram El Zyr· CVP DevelopmentSherif Erian· Chief Executive OfficerAyman Ezzeddine· Senior DirectorLars Geweyer· CEO - Chief Executive OfficerIhab Gohar· Founder and CEOGary Greene· PrincipalJames Hacon· Managing PartnerBani Haddad· Founder & Co-CEOMohamad Haj Hassan· Managing DirectorDavid Keen· Founder & CEOGeorge Maltezos· Associate Director, Regional Head SEMED, Real EstateDr. Adla Ragab· Professor of Economics - Member of ParliamentJeff Tisdall· Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living, Global Head of Mixed-UseMatthew Weihs· Chief Development OfficerMohamed Zaghloul· Board Member and VP Of International Expansion and Hospitality Developments

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November 10 · 8am - November 11 · 5pm GMT+3

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