
April 2 - 4, 2026
AUC Tahrir Square
Get ready to imagine Cairo's future at this year's AUC Tahrir CultureFest, April 2 to 4. Join us in exploring how tradition and technology will shape the city's next era, diving into topics like AI, tech, innovation, business, creativity and art. Held on the iconic Tahrir Square campus, the festival brings together AUC's community with our friends and neighbors, as well as renowned authors, speakers and performers. The festival features talks, exhibitions, downtown excursions, live performances, book fair, bazaar and children's program.
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Higher education is at a turning point. As AI reshapes how we teach, learn, assess and create knowledge, universities must take on a leadership role and adapt to a new reality to ensure AI-ready students.
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Three unforgettable days celebrating creativity, culture and community marked the second edition of AUC Tahrir CultureFest. Under the theme Cairo: Global City, the festival brought together local talent and global perspectives in the vibrant heart of Downtown Cairo.