Nabila Makram chosen as Secretary General of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 in Egypt

Written by: Mohamed Ragab

Ambassador Nabila Makram, the former Minister of State for Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, announced her selection as Secretary-General for the third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, which is scheduled to be held in Egypt next November, with the participation of thousands of entrepreneurs, investors and representatives of startups from various countries around the world.

The festival is one of the largest international events specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa and the world, bringing together participants from about 70 countries, providing an international platform for exchanging experiences and showcasing innovative ideas and projects.

Egypt is hosting the global event for the third time.

Egypt’s winning bid to host the third edition of the festival represents confirmation of the country’s growing standing in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as international confidence in its ability to organize and host major economic events.

The event is expected to attract thousands of participants, including entrepreneurs, startup owners, investors, and experts, as well as representatives from financial institutions and innovation support bodies from around the world.

Supporting economic transformation and empowering the private sector

The organization of the festival in Egypt reflects international appreciation for the role the country plays in supporting economic transformation and enhancing the private sector's contribution to the development process.

The event also comes amid government efforts to improve the investment environment, expand the scope of small and medium enterprises, and provide the necessary support for startups, which contributes to creating new job opportunities and stimulating economic growth.

Experts believe that hosting such international events contributes to attracting investments and enhancing cooperation between Egyptian entrepreneurs and their counterparts from various countries around the world.

An international platform for innovation and startups

The festival is expected to include panel discussions, workshops and specialized events that will discuss the future of entrepreneurship, the digital economy, innovation and technology.

The event will also provide opportunities for startups to showcase their projects to investors and funding institutions, contributing to supporting the innovation environment and enhancing opportunities for expansion and growth.

The festival is expected to witness broad participation from international institutions and entities concerned with supporting entrepreneurship, along with a number of economic figures and experts from various countries around the world.

Praise for Egypt's regional and international role

Egypt’s selection to host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival confirms the prominent position it has attained at the level of the African continent and the region in supporting innovation and empowering entrepreneurs.

The selection of Ambassador Nabila Makram as Secretary-General of the event also reflects an appreciation of her expertise in the fields of public work and international cooperation, and her role in supporting community and development initiatives.

The festival is expected to provide an opportunity to enhance Egypt's position as a regional hub for entrepreneurship and the creative economy, and to support sustainable development efforts and economic transformation.