Creative Industry Summit (CIS) 2026
The Creative Industry Summit (CIS) is the MENA region’s flagship creative-economy event, returning to iCity by Mountain View in New Cairo for its 2026 edition. Over two days, more than 5,000 attendees, 200+ speakers and 100+ exhibitors meet to shape the future of design, advertising, film, fashion, music and technology.
Past speakers have included global names in branding, journalism, fashion and film. The 2026 program will feature main-stage keynotes, breakout workshops, a startup pitch competition and an open-air concert.
Who attends
- Creative directors, agency founders and brand leaders
- Filmmakers, photographers and visual artists
- Fashion designers and textile innovators
- Tech founders, investors and policy makers
- Students and early-career creatives
Highlights
✦ 5,000+ attendees and 200+ speakers
✦ Two days of talks, workshops and live performances
✦ MENA’s largest creative-economy gathering
✦ Open-air concert and startup pitch competition
Tips
Register early — student and early-bird tickets are heavily discounted.
Bring plenty of business cards; the networking floor is the main event.
Use the CIS app to build a personal schedule across stages.
Stay for the closing-night concert — it’s included with full passes.