For the 13th year, AIA Middle East hosts the prestigious Year-End Conference and Design Awards in Cairo, Egypt.
The annual event will take place in the vibrant city of Cairo, Egypt, between the 11th and 14th of November, 2026. Few cities can boast a unique, rich history to rival Cairo. This November, AIA Middle East, in collaboration with AIA International, invites you to a global gathering at a true crossroads of civilizations, each of which left its mark on the city.
Join eminent architects, designers, and thought leaders for inspiring talks, panel discussions, and curated tours. We will be exploring Cairo's many layers - its Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary urban heritage - all set along the timeless Nile.
We are excited to announce the AIA International Conference 2026, in collaboration with AIA Middle East, will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt this year! This year’s AIA Middle East Year-End Conference will be part of the AIA International Conference 2026, creating a unique opportunity to connect with the global AIA community.
When: Wednesday 11 November - Saturday 14 November 2026 (Optional extension tours: 15 November onwards)
Where: AUC Tahrir Square + Cairo Citywide Program, Cairo, Egypt
Event Description
Join architects, designers, and thought leaders for inspiring talks, discussions, and curated tours exploring Cairo’s Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary urban heritage - all set along the timeless Nile.
Speakers to be announced soon.
AIA Middle East Year-End conference, the architecture event of the year!
This year in collaboration with AIA International.
Program Summary
The conference will welcome everyone to Cairo on the evening of Wednesday 11 November.
Two days of morning talks at The American University in Cairo Tahrir Square will follow, with afternoon tours focusing on ancient Cairo on 12 November and Coptic history on 13 November. Saturday 14 November will be a full day of tours taking in the sights of Islamic Cairo and closing with the Gala Dinner.
Optional Extension tours will be available for Sunday 15 November onwards.
More details to follow.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received on or before 12 October 2026 will receive a full refund, less Eventbrite processing fees.
Cancellation requests on or after 13 October 2026 will not receive a refund.
This event is organised by AIA Middle East and AIA International. We reserve the right based on reasonable assessment of the circumstances to exclude individuals who display unprofessional or disruptive behaviour. AIA Middle East, its programmers and moderators can and will select those questions and comments they deem pertinent to the talk and program.
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