Nahla Zayed CAIRO, 15 September 2026:
WOMANIFEST, the global platform and conference for womenโs holistic wellbeing and leadership, today announced WOMANIFEST Egypt 2026: The Inheritance Edition, its first edition in the Middle East and Africa.
The conference takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026 on the terrace of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo. It will bring together 600 curated women (founders, executives, investors, creatives and professionals) for a day of life transformation, deep connection and spirit-elevating inspiration.
The Inheritance Edition is built around one question: what do women inherit from their mothers, their histories and the cultures that shaped them, and which parts do they choose to carry forward? Hosting it at NMEC, the museum dedicated to the full story of Egyptian civilization, sets that question where it resonates most.
The programme combines curated keynotes, workshops and facilitated networking across every pillar of womenยด life: leadership, business and investment, and mental and physical wellbeing, with an emphasis on practical tools rather than surface-level inspiration. The evening closes with a Gala reception at the museum.
Speakers include:
- Ahella El Saban, Co-Founder & VC, Exits MENA; Founder & CEO, Lumas
- Daniela Baumann, International keynote speaker and author (Switzerland)
- Rola Diab, Peak performance specialist (Dubai)
- Dina El-Mofty, Entrepreneur and angel investor
- Yasmine Sarwat, Founder, Posh Management Group
- Rania Ayman, Founder & CEO, Entreprenelle
- Hala Barakat, Director, AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Aya Ismail, Co-Founder, Entlaq Holding
- Dr. Abeer Elleithy, Founder & CEO, MOMKEN FOR HER
- Sally ElAkkad, CEO, Abjjad
- Yahra Zamzam, Chief Medical Officer, Cleopatra Hospital
- Nada Shaheen, Corporate investor, GB Corp
- Margreet Magdy, Cross-sector ecosystem strategist
Partners are:
- Exits MENA
- American University in Cairo
- Posh Managementย
- Art Dรgyptย
- Entlaq Holdingย
- Kamelizer Spacesย
- Barcode Communication
- Enterprenelleย
- Top 50 Womenย
โMost spaces women walk into ask something of them: a pitch, a favour, a performance. On 31 October I want 600 visionary women in a space that asks nothing of them except to be exactly who they are, and to meet other women who value them for that, not for what they can offer. I believe that is what ripples outward, into families, companies and communities. WOMANIFEST is there to give the support system (education, connections, elevated sensory journey) they were silently asking for in order to finally live in deep fulfillment, instead of exhausting societal pressure โ said Anna Pochikovskaya, Founder and CEO of WOMANIFEST.
โEgyptian women have proven what they can achieve in the economy. WOMANIFEST adds a dimension we rarely make space for: the wellbeing of the women doing that work. We are proud to bring our community to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on 31 Octoberโ said Dina Abdel Fattah, Founder and Chairwoman of the Top 50 Women Forum.
Beyond the conference day
The edition extends into a multi-day experience.
On Friday 30 October, a Platinum Dinner for 80 Platinum guests, speakers and partners takes place inside an Art dโรgypte gallery, built around art, senses and perception, guiding women to step into who they are becoming.
The WOMANIFEST Inheritance Award will be presented there featuring individuals and organisations making a great impact on womenยดs holistic wellbeing.
After the conference, international and Egypt-based guests can continue on a VIP cultural & wellness journey through Egypt. It begins with a day at the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an overland journey to El Gouna on the Red Sea for three nights of wellness immersion.
Registration
Registration opens today at 00.00 15 September. All tiers are available in strictly limited numbers.
