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Business events in Cairo
Cairo is the largest business events market in North Africa and a meeting point for buyers from the Middle East and Africa. Its calendar leans heavily on two strands: a very large number of medical congresses organised by Egyptian specialty societies, and industrial trade shows covering manufacturing, plastics, packaging, woodworking, coatings, food processing, agriculture and building materials. Energy has a flagship in EGYPES, the Egypt Energy Show, and technology in Cairo ICT. The Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo is the main venue for large exhibitions, while the Cairo International Convention Center in Nasr City hosts congresses and big conferences. Many medical meetings and executive forums use Nile-side and city hotels such as the InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Hilton Cairo Grand Nile and Cairo Marriott. The busiest periods are autumn, from October to December, and spring; high summer is quieter. Cairo traffic is notorious, so stay close to your venue, especially for shows in New Cairo, and allow generous time to and from Cairo International Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about events in Cairo
- What are the main exhibition centres in Cairo?
- The Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo hosts most large trade shows, including EGYPES and Cairo ICT. The Cairo International Convention Center in Nasr City is the main venue for big congresses and conferences. Many medical and business meetings use hotels such as the InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Hilton Cairo Grand Nile and Cairo Marriott.
- When is the busiest season for business events in Cairo?
- Autumn, from October to December, and spring, from about February to June, carry most of the calendar. July and August are hot and quieter, though some industrial shows still run. Ramadan, which moves about eleven days earlier each year, slows business events, and the weekend in Egypt falls on Friday and Saturday.
- Do I need a visa to attend a trade show in Egypt?
- Many nationalities, including citizens of the UK, the US and EU countries, can get a tourist visa on arrival or apply in advance for an eVisa on the official Egyptian eVisa portal. Some nationalities must apply at an embassy, and exhibitors working a stand may need a business visa. Fees and eligibility change, so check the official portal before you travel.
- Which industries are strongest at Cairo's business events?
- Healthcare is the largest, with frequent congresses in nearly every medical specialty, many of them offering continuing medical education. Manufacturing comes next, with shows for plastics, packaging, woodworking, coatings and machinery, followed by food and agriculture, construction and building materials, energy and information technology.
Guides to Cairo
Business events in Cairo: what is worth attending in 2026–27
Cairo's 2026–27 business event calendar month by month: Cairo ICT, EGYPES, Big 5 Construct Egypt, the two main venues and the e-Visa.
Manufacturing and industrial events in Egypt 2026–27: which shows to attend
Egypt's 2026–27 manufacturing and industrial trade shows by sector and month, the two Cairo venues, and how to register for free.