Where MENA and the world's media meet.

An independent international platform for media development, gathering journalists, broadcasters, and decision-makers from across the region and beyond. The most significant media forum in Egypt and the middle east.

EDITION

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EMF . 04

NOV. 2026

CAIRO, EGYPT

In-Person 2 Days

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Who We Are

The Egypt Media Forum is an annual and independent international platform for media development, based in Cairo. The EMF aims to advance the know-how and development of media culture and policies, and to support capacity building and qualified bodies.

We work on developing the media work environment in Egypt and the MENA region. The Forum runs throughout the year as an international platform for development in the form of sustainable products that aim to develop media tools.These include a press training unit and a digital platform providing advanced knowledge and utilizing in-depth studies.

Forum President

Noha El Nahass

Dear colleagues,

” We have launched Egypt Media Forum (EMF) as an annual event from the heart of Cairo, the media capital of the East.

EMF welcomes media professionals from the Arab countries and the world and provides a unique opportunity to share knowledge and views on the compelling issues facing journalism and threatens its noble role in serving peoples and societies.”

EMF Platforms

Content Platforms

The Stage

Expert Panels

EMF Lab

Interactive Workshops

Wall of Fame

Media Legends

Tech and AI Platforms

Tech Park

AI and Innovation Hub

VR Lounge

The first virtual reality newsroom

Business Platforms

Media Industry Exhibition​ "MIEX"

Exhibition Zone

Media Nexus

Networking Nexus and Global Connector

EMF Business
Accelerator

Accelerator: Business Incubator

Four ways in

What . happens at EMF.

01

Learn.

Hands-on workshops and an AI & innovation hub for working media professionals.

02

Connect

Curated networking and the regional industry’s busiest exhibition floor.

03

Do Business.

Closed-door deal-making, an accelerator for media startups, and an investor track.

01

Be Inspired.

The Main Stage and an evening honoring the region’s most distinguished media figures.

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    EMF Highlights

    What’s been said about EMF?

    8-11-2025

    The third edition of the Egypt Media Forum 2025 kicks off... Forum Chairman: An exceptional edition... Tarek Nour: The shift to digital media requires continuous innovation... Confident in the public's awareness to distinguish facts from misinformation

    9-11-2025

    A delegation from Beni Suef's private media sector is participating in the Egypt Media Forum.

    11-11-2025

    A prominent guest shines at the Egypt Media Forum in Cairo

    11-11-2025

    The Egyptian Media Forum concludes with messages emphasizing the need to renew media thinking.

    29-7-2024

    Egypt Media Forum 2024 to kick off in November with participation of over 2,000 journalists

    27-11-2023

    Egypt Media Forum discusses the role of Arab women in journalism.

    Testimonial

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    It has been amazing couple of days here in Egypt media forum. we had the most incredible conversations with a lot of interesting, passionate, and very smart young people who are interested and engaged and just want to find out entertainment and journalism.”

    Mark Smith

    Head of IBC Council, UK

    I would like to thank the Egypt Media Forum for gathering us here today and particularly Noha El Nahass, the esteemed director and for the extraordinary collaboration between you and UN Women.”

    Susanne Mikhail

    Regional Director, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women for the Arab States, Sweden

    Egypt Media Forum is very impressive gathering because It involved dialogue and diversity of journalists from all around the world

    Jaafar Abdul Karim

    TV Presenter of Jaafar Talk Program on DW, Germany

    The forum has been very successful, despite this being the first edition. It’s hard to believe this isn’t the third or the fourth edition

    Sherif Amer

    TV Anchor at MBC Masr, Egypt

    The panels and sessions were rich and fast. The topics centered in the forum were various such as the technology, media issues, and certainly the discussions about Gaza dominated many sessions, specifically the role of Western media in it. I was very happy with the presence if young media professionals and students. Thank you for this work, which in its second edition is a very honorable and useful performance.

    Mona El Shazly

    Veteran TV Anchor

    Egypt is worthy of hosting a forum like Egypt Media Forum in its international form and character

    Khaled Al-Mudakhli

    Presenter at Al-Arabiya, KSA

    I extend my greetings to Noha El Nahss and her team for organizing this event, which brings together a large number of youth and experts from various fields of the media industry to discuss diverse and significant topics such as artificial intelligence, social media, and future trends.

    Lamis El Hadidi

    TV Presenter, Al Nahar TV, Egypt

    THE NEXT EDITION

    EMF 2026 The Fourth Edition.

    Where MENA and the WORLD’s media meet

    2026 Theme

    AI and Emerging Technologies

    Dates

    Venue

    Format

    Nov 2026

    Cairo

    2 Days

    At a Glance

    What to expect.

    Expert panels, hands-on workshops, an AI & innovation hub, an industry market floor, a closed-door investor track, and an awards evening honoring the region's media legends.

    Sponsors & Partners

    Exclusive Digital Partner

    Vodafone

    Official Carrier

    Egypt Air

    Platinum Sponsor ​

    4 Labs

    Knowledge Partners

    Deutsche Welle

    RNTC

    Poynter

    International Center for Journalists

    Training Partners

    CNN Arabic

    Media Partners

    Blinx

    france media monde

    Al Shorouq

    Al Mashhad

    Al Ghad

    Besaraha

    Ahl AL Media

    Knowledge Contributor

    Google News Initiative

    In Collaboration with

    United Nations Egypt

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    Venue

    In a premium destination that combines elegance with world-class amenities.

    123 Main Street, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt

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