Egypt Forum 2026 aims to foster serious and constructive dialogue on the country’s current realities and future, bringing together the government and citizens to set shared national priorities and develop practical solutions with clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Monday.
Held under the theme “A Look at Today… A Vision for Tomorrow”, the forum seeks to establish a common vision for addressing national challenges and improving citizens’ lives.
Addressing the opening session, attended by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Madbouly stressed that the event was not merely an opportunity to showcase Egypt’s achievements over the past 12 years, but also a platform for listening openly and transparently to public concerns, criticism and proposals.
The prime minister highlighted the extensive public engagement underpinning the forum, including consultations with citizens, academics, experts and private sector representatives.
The forum’s website has attracted 17 million views, with more than 61,000 people registering and submitting over 16,000 ideas and proposals, he said.
Almost half of the participants are aged between 18 and 35, reflecting strong engagement among young people.
Madbouly identified education, prices and inflation, healthcare, wages and pensions, and security and stability as the five issues of greatest concern to around 70 per cent of Egyptian citizens.
He outlined the forum’s main themes, which encompass human development, integrated development and quality of life, social protection and security, and economic transformation.
Discussions will cover education, healthcare, investment, industrial growth, employment, public services, energy, national debt and the post-International Monetary Fund economic strategy.
Friday will be designated Citizens’ Day, providing an opportunity for direct public engagement on issues affecting everyday life, the Cabinet spokesman said in a statement.
The forum’s ultimate goal is to translate dialogue into an executive action programme extending to 2030, backed by measurable indicators, clearly defined responsibilities and effective accountability mechanisms, Madbouly said.
He concluded by stressing that improving citizens’ living conditions remained the central priority, adding that Egypt’s progress depended on the collective commitment and sustained efforts of its people.
