Economic Mission to Egypt
- Energie, Sustainable economy
- Egypt
Do you offer water or wastewater treatment solutions? Join the Belgian delegation on our mission to Egypt from 17 to 21 January 2026. Share your expertise, meet local decision-makers, and contribute to the transformation of a growing strategic market, where water management is central to the development strategy.
About
hub.brussels, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), and Wallonia Export & Investment (AWEX) are organising a Belgian economic mission to Egypt focusing on water and wastewater treatment.
Why Egypt?
With over 110 million inhabitants and sharply growing demand, Egypt is facing significant challenges due to the increasing scarcity of its water resources. Dependence on the Nile, population pressure, and climate change are making it more necessary than ever to adopt sustainable solutions to guarantee the country’s access to water as well as water security.
That’s why Egypt puts water management at the heart of its development strategy, by making massive investments in producing drinkable water, desalinating sea water, reusing wastewater, and modernising the country’s infrastructure.
Faced with these challenges, Egypt has deployed ambitious investment programmes, opening the door to a vast array of opportunities for Belgian businesses involved in water management and treatment, desalination, energy efficiency, and renewable solutions. It’s a chance to divulge your expertise, meet local decision-makers, and take part in transforming an expanding strategic market.
Why take part?
This mission offers Brussels-based businesses:
- The chance to present their know-how in the field of water management and treatment;
- Attend targeted B2B meetings with potential partners and public decision-makers;
- An exclusive schedule combining seminars, field visits, and networking events;
- Increased visibility at the heart of a changing market.
Program
The programme is provisional and subject to change.
Saturday 17 January – Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo airport on the suggested flight (SN 5601), transfer to the hotel
- Welcome and briefing
Sunday 18 January – Cairo
- Opening session
- B2B meetings
- Free evening, or dinner on the Nile
Monday 19 January – New Administrative Capital
- “Bridging Expertise: Belgian-Egyptian Exchange on Sustainable Water and Wastewater Solutions” seminar
- Meeting with the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
- Reception at the Belgian Ambassador’s Residence
Tuesday 20 January – Abu Rawash
- Visit to the Abu Rawash wastewater purification plant
- Lunch at the pyramids
- Visit to the Nahia drinking water station
Wednesday 21 January
- Return to Brussels via Munich on one of the suggested flights (LH 7177 – LH 5630)
Practical info
Mission dates
From Saturday the 17th to Wednesday the 21st of January 2026 (the working week in Egypt takes place from Sunday to Thursday)
Target sectors
Hydropower and the environment.
Recommended flights
A Lufthansa promo code will be sent to you after you sign up.
Outbound – Saturday the 17th of January 2026
Brussels (BRU) → Cairo (CAI): 14:35 – 19:55
Return – Wednesday the 21st of January 2026
Cairo (CAI) → Munich (MUC): 10:05 – 13:10
Munich (MUC) → Brussels (BRU): 15:55 – 17:15
Registration fees
- €100 excl. VAT for Brussels-based startups and SMEs
- €500 excl. VAT for other businesses
Includes:
– Group transfers (airport-hotel, receptions, and site visits)
– Full organisation of the B2B and B2G schedule by the local FIT team
– Official reception at the Ambassador’s Residence
Not included:
– Flights and accommodation
– Dinners aside from receptions; meals; and drinks
Useful resources
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Registrations open until 21 November 2025
Any questions? Just ask Ghislain!
