AmCham Egypt Annual Real Estate Conference
“Egypt Rising: Real Estate as a Regional Powerhouse”
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27th, 2026
AmCham Egypt’s Real Estate Conference convenes top policymakers, visionary developers, and global investors to chart the future of Egypt’s thriving real estate landscape. From landmark achievements to bold new horizons, the event highlights Egypt’s emergence as a regional powerhouse for property investment, real estate export, and coastal destination development.
This one-day forum dives into innovative financing strategies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the digital transformation reshaping the sector — all while spotlighting Egypt’s expanding influence as a gateway for regional and international real estate opportunities.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Ms. Sylvia Menassa, CEO, AmCham Egypt
Mr. Mohamed Abdalla, Chair, AmCham Real Estate Committee; and Chairman, Coldwell Banker
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Economic and Real Estate Market Overview
Mr. Ayman Sami, Country Head - Egypt Office, Jones Lang LaSalle Misr
Mr. Mohamed Youssef, CEO, Dcode Economic and Financial Consulting
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Egypt’s Real Estate Sector: 2026 and Beyond
Opening Keynote Speech:
H.E. Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities
Moderator:
Mr. Ayman Amer, Co-Chair, AmCham Real Estate Committee; and General Manager, SODIC
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session I: “Real Estate as a Catalyst for Economic Growth: Urbanization, Infrastructure and New Cities”
- Tourism-Focused Real Estate: Boosting Local Economies Through Higher Investment, Spending, and Development
- Transformative Urban and Coastal Projects: Creating Iconic resorts and Leisure Destinations that Draw Visitors and Elevate Experiences Development Projects
- High-Potential Growth Corridors: Cairo, Red Sea, and North Coast
- Next-Generation Smart, Integrated Communities
- Real Estate as a Strategic Export: Egypt’s Global Value Proposition
Panelists:
- Mr. Ayman Amer, Co-Chair, AmCham Real Estate Committee; and General Manager, SODIC
- Eng. Amin Serag, CEO, Hyde Park Developments
- Eng. Mohamed El Assal, CEO and Managing Director, Misr Italia Properties
Moderator:
Mr. Ibrahim El Missiri, Co-Chair, AmCham Real Estate Committee; and Group CEO, Abu Soma Development Company – Somabay
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Networking Break
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Session II: “Shaping Egypt’s Real Estate Growth: Opportunities and Regulatory Strategies”
- Regulatory Updates Shaping the Future of Egypt’s Property Market
- Financing Solutions and Strategies Driving Sustainable, High-Impact Real Estate Growth
- Reforms for Sustaining Healthy Growth
Panelists:
- Eng. Ahmed Ibrahim, Vice Chairman, New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) for Planning and Projects; and Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities
- Eng. Tarek Shoukry, Chairman, Real Estate Development Chamber; and Head Economic Committee, House of Representatives
- Mr. Karim Shafei, Chairman, Al Ismaelia Real Estate Investment
- Mr. Tamer Badreldin, Managing Director, Arkan Palm for Real Estate Development
- Mr. Ahmad Touni, Chief Executive Officer, Redcon Properties
Moderator:
Mr. Ziad A. Gadalla, Partner, White & Case
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Conference Lunch
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Keynote and Panel Discussion: "Egypt’s Real Estate Investment Market"
- Investment Climate and Policies that attract FDI
- Positioning Egypt in the Global Real Estate Market
- Importance of Public–Private Partnerships in Accelerating Development
- Attracting Regional and Global Strategic Partners
- Tax Policy as an Enabler of Growth and Investor Confidence
- Private Sector Perspectives
Keynote Remarks:
Mr. Sherif Elkilany, Vice Minister of Finance for Tax Policies, Ministry of Finance of Egypt
Panelists:
- Mr. Hazem Badran, Group CEO and Managing Director, Palm Hills Development
- Mr. Ibrahim El Missiri, Co-Chair, AmCham Real Estate Committee; and Group CEO, Abu Soma Development Company – Somabay
- Mr. Tamer Nasser, CEO, City Edge Developments
Moderator:
Mr. Patrick FitzPatrick, Editor-In-Chief and CEO, EnterpriseAM