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With the theme of “Impact Beyond Years,” the 10th Creative Industry Summit has created an impact that will definitely be remembered for another decade! On the 21st and 22nd of October, the Creative Industry Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by gathering industry experts for highly influential panel discussions, talks, multiple workshops, and so much more. Here are some of the iconic moments from this year’s Creative Industry Summit.

The Journey of Egypt’s Filmmaking from Nile to Hollywood

A panel discussion by the creators of Voy! Voy! Voy! discussed Egypt’s growing film industry and international aspirations, specifically spotlighting the journey of Voy! Voy! Voy! from the big screen to the Oscar nomination. The conversation was held by Mohamed Farrag, Mohamed Hefzy, and Omar Hilal and moderated by Sherif Nour El Din.

Mai Salama Announcing the Expansion into Saudi Arabia

Mai Salama, founding partner of Creative Industry Summit, and Rayan Altuaymi of Foaj Group announced a partnership expansion into Saudi Arabia that aims to boost the creative industry within Saudi Arabia.

Misr Italia Enhancing the Creative Economy

Misr Italia Properties announced a partnership with the Creative Industry Summit to enhance Egypt’s creative economy landscape by launching co-branded offices in the New Administrative Capital at Radical 1. CEO of Misr Italia, Karim El Assal, has expressed his excitement for the partnership with this statement: “Together, we’re not just collaborating; we’re building an environment where creativity thrives, inspiring innovation and fostering connections.”

Kefaya Ba2a’s Salon by Alaa El-Sheikh

The Potcast Productions (TPP) took the attendees through the cycle of podcast production from ideation to execution, and each participant created their own mini-podcast episode with Alaa El-Sheikh.

The Cairo’s Skyline Rebellion Panel Discussion

In a conversation with Amr Helmy, Hany Saad, Mohamed Fares, Mohamed Khaled El Assal, Raef Fahmy, and Hisham Mahdy, Cairo’s architectural transformation was explored by focusing on the shift from the traditional landscape into more innovative and dynamic designs.

Discovering the Role of Creativity within Real Estate

There was another iconic panel by Ayman Abbas, Karim El Assal, Abdallah Salem, and Moushira Adel. They discussed the role of creativity in redefining value within real estate and how collaboration breeds innovation in urban development.

The Time Capsule Sculpture

Installed by Jackie and FP7, The Time Capsule represents a preservation of dreams and aspirations from all the attendees, waiting patiently to be realised and unlocked in 10 years, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Creative Industry Summit.