Everything you need about the venue, logistics, and your visit to Cairo, Egypt.
📍 Venue
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile, Cairo, Egypt
📅 Dates
Workshops: September 30 & October 3
Conference: October 1–2, 2026
🗣️ Language
Official language: English. Simultaneous Arabic translation in main plenary hall.
🎓 CME Accreditation
14 CME credits for full attendance. Certificates issued digitally via QR check-in.
🏨 Accommodation
Conference rates at Hilton Cairo Grand Nile. Quote SGBCC2026. Limited rooms — book early.
✈️ Getting There
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is approximately 45 minutes from the hotel. Uber, taxis, and hotel shuttles available.
📄 Visa Invitation Letters
Email register@sgbcc-africa.org after registering with your confirmation number and passport copy. Letters issued within 5 business days.
Official Brochure
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Programme, speaker bios, workshops, venue maps, and registration information.
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Cairo is one of the world's great cities — Africa's most populous metropolitan area, a cultural capital with extraordinary ancient monuments and vibrant modern energy.
Pyramids of Giza
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, 30 minutes from central Cairo.
Egyptian Museum
Tutankhamun's treasures and 120,000+ ancient artefacts. 10 minutes from the hotel.
Islamic Cairo
UNESCO World Heritage area — medieval mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
The Nile
Your conference hotel sits on the Nile. A felucca evening cruise is the classic experience.
Weather in October
Daytime 28–32°C, evenings ~18°C. Minimal rain. Light clothing with a layer for A/C venues.
Egyptian Cuisine
Try Koshary, Ful medames, grilled kofta, Om Ali. The Hilton serves international and Egyptian food.
Visa
E-visa at evisa.gov.eg. We provide official invitation letters within 5 business days.
Health & Safety
Bottled water recommended. The conference hotel has a medical team on standby.