Info — SGBCC Africa 2026

Conference Essentials

📍 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 info@sgbcc-africa.org after registering with your confirmation number and passport copy. Letters issued within 5 business days.

Official Brochure

Download Full Brochure

Programme, speaker bios, workshops, venue maps, and registration information.

📥 Brochure Coming Soon

Key Deadlines

Abstract DeadlineSep 1, 2026

Early RegistrationAug 15, 2026

Abstract DecisionsWithin 3 weeks of submission

Conference OpensOct 1, 2026

Your Destination

About Cairo, Egypt

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.

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Pyramids of Giza

The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, just 30 minutes from central Cairo. An unmissable side trip during your stay.

Official site →

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Egyptian Museum

Tutankhamun's treasures and 120,000+ ancient artefacts. Located in Tahrir Square, just 10 minutes from the hotel.

Official site →

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Islamic Cairo

UNESCO World Heritage area of medieval mosques, minarets, and the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar — Cairo's soul.

UNESCO listing →

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The Nile

Your conference hotel sits directly on the Nile. A felucca evening cruise at sunset is the classic Cairo experience — book at the hotel.

Egypt Tourism →

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Egyptian Cuisine

Try Koshary, Ful medames, grilled kofta, and Om Ali. The Hilton serves both international and authentic Egyptian menus.

Egypt Tourism →

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Visa & Practical Info

Apply for an e-visa before arrival. October weather: 28–32°C days, ~18°C evenings. Bottled water recommended.

Apply for e-visa →