Autotech 2026 in New Cairo: What to See Before It Ends
Autotech 2026 at Egypt International Exhibition Center: your last-weekend plan
Autotech 2026 is running from 9 to 11 October 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo, with official opening hours of 10am to 7pm each day. The organiser, Informa Markets, is positioning this year’s edition as a major regional automotive aftermarket gathering, with more than 17,750 visitors, 550+ exhibitors and top brands, 40+ participating countries, 90+ hosted buyers and 400+ meetings across the event. If you are going before the show closes on Sunday 11 October, it is worth arriving with a plan rather than wandering hall to hall.
For New Cairo readers, this is also a very local outing: EIEC sits on El-Moshir Tantawy Axis, close enough to the Fifth Settlement dining scene that you can turn a trade-show visit into lunch, coffee or an early dinner without crossing the city.
What to prioritize once you are inside Autotech 2026
1) Start with the scale of the exhibitor floor
The main draw is still the exhibitor line-up. The official event platform lists companies from Egypt, China, Türkiye, Poland, South Korea, Thailand, Italy, the UAE, Taiwan, India and the USA, spread across categories including parts and components, oil and lubricants, tyres and batteries, electronics and systems, diagnostics and repair, car care and accessories, and 2- and 3-wheelers. Egyptian names visible on the exhibitor list include Abou Ghaly Motors, Alexandria Detergents & Chemicals Co. (ADCO), Al Azab Automotive Filters Manufacturing, ATI Group (Autocore for Trade and Import) and Auto Spare Center for Import & Export.
If your time is tight, focus first on the sections most relevant to how Egypt’s market is moving now: diagnostics, repair technology, lubricants, vehicle electronics and localisation-related suppliers. These are the areas where the show’s mix of practical sourcing and industry talk is strongest.
2) Catch the live demos, not just the stands
Autotech’s official features page puts special emphasis on Live Demos, which are designed to show products, tools and technologies in action rather than as static displays. The organiser says these demonstrations cover areas such as car care, detailing and vehicle protection, making them especially useful for workshop owners, service-centre staff and enthusiasts who want to compare techniques as much as products.
That matters because the exhibition is built around the automotive aftermarket, not a consumer car launch calendar. In other words, this is the place to watch how tools, repair solutions and service workflows are actually presented to the trade.
3) Look beyond the hall and into the conference sessions
The official conference pitch for 2026 highlights discussions on spare parts, repair technology, electrification and digitalisation. One of the named speakers is Eng. Alaa Salah El-Din, identified by the event as Head of the Automotive Industry Unit at Egypt’s Ministry of Industry. Other listed participants include figures from UNIDO, Caesar Co. and technical training backgrounds, giving the programme a practical industry tone rather than a purely promotional one.
If you work in the sector, these sessions are where the wider context becomes clearer: which segments are attracting attention, how localisation is being discussed, and where technology training is heading inside Egypt’s automotive ecosystem.
4) Future Wheelers is one of the most Egypt-relevant tracks
Among the event’s more locally important features is Future Wheelers, a programme built around talent development and the future workforce. Its listed topics include local automotive manufacturing and localisation, electric vehicles and sustainable mobility, skills required by the future automotive workforce, and internship and graduate opportunities. Named speakers include Basant Osman, listed as Human Resources Director at GM Egypt & North Africa; Shady Hakim, listed as Regional Human Resources Director at MCV; and Eng. Mohamed Abdel Rahman, listed as Director - Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering at General Motors Egypt & Africa.
On the final day, the programme also lists “Meet the Recruiters: What Automotive Companies Look for When Hiring” from 4:50pm to 5:20pm on Sunday 11 October. If you are a student, fresh graduate or early-career engineer in Cairo, that makes the closing day especially useful rather than just a last chance to browse stands.
5) Women in Automotive is another session worth flagging
Autotech has also carved out a dedicated Women in Automotive platform. A featured session on Saturday 10 October from 1:15pm to 2:00pm is titled “Changing the Rules? Women in the Automotive Aftermarket”. The event platform lists Nevine Khalifa from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Omnia Abdelkader of OA Academy, Walaa Farghaly of The Car Doctor, Shorouq Saifeldin of Geyushi Automotive Industry and Donia Ashraf Abdelaziz of AASTMT, moderated by automotive content creator Nouran Waleed.
For a New Cairo audience, this is one of the clearer examples of how the event connects an exhibition floor to actual career and industry conversations inside Egypt.
Practical things to know before you go
- Dates: 9-11 October 2026
- Venue: Egypt International Exhibition Center, El-Moshir Tantawy Axis, New Cairo
- Opening hours: 10am-7pm daily
- Age policy: the organiser says under-16s are not allowed
- On-site food: the Arabic visitor information says the venue offers a range of food and beverage options throughout the day, but regular attendees often prefer to eat properly in Fifth Settlement after a few hours on the floor
Where to eat and grab coffee nearby in Fifth Settlement after Autotech
District 5 for a full post-exhibition meal
If you want the broadest reliable mix of restaurant options after EIEC, District 5 is one of the strongest nearby picks. Its official dining page currently lists places including DON, Mo Bistro, Nude Bakery, Antakha, Butcher’s Burger / Chicken & Ribs, Dip n Dip, Dawgs n’ Shakes, Beano’s, Mista, Pattini, Espresso Lab, Garnell and Eight Ounce Specialty Coffee. For visitors leaving the exhibition hungry, it works because you can choose anything from burgers and casual plates to dessert and specialty coffee in one stop.
MAASAI Cafe for a calmer coffee-and-pastry stop
If you want something less hectic than a mall circuit, MAASAI Cafe & Restaurant says its New Cairo branch is at Trivium Square on North 90th Street, describing itself as minutes from AUC and Point 90. The brand positions the spot around specialty coffee, pastries and chocolate, which makes it a good fit if your Autotech plan is more “debrief over coffee” than “full dinner immediately after”.
Point 90 for an easy coffee break
For a simple recognizable stop, Starbucks has a branch at Point 90 according to the brand’s Egypt location page. That makes Point 90 a practical option if you are leaving the exhibition and want a familiar coffee meeting point in Fifth Settlement without overplanning the evening.
The Drive by Waterway for a quick New Cairo coffee run
The Drive by Waterway describes itself as a food-and-beverage hub in New Cairo built around a drive-thru-friendly concept. If you are heading back home after the exhibition and want something quick, it is worth considering for coffee or a light stop rather than a long sit-down meal. One currently listed operator there is E11VN, which presents itself around specialty coffee, matcha and sandos, while Seven Fortunes also has a branch at The Drive focused on fast coffee stops and informal meetings.
The smart way to do Autotech 2026 before it closes
The best same-week strategy is simple: give the exhibition floor a focused two- to four-hour window, prioritise the exhibitor sectors that matter to you, then leave time for one feature track or conference session before heading into Fifth Settlement for food or coffee. For trade visitors, the strongest value this year looks to be in the combination of supplier discovery, live demonstrations, workforce conversations and Egypt-focused industry sessions.
And because Sunday 11 October 2026 is the final day, it is not just a “last chance” visit; it is also a good day for visitors who want a more targeted programme, especially with the Future Wheelers recruiter session late in the afternoon. In a New Cairo weekend plan, that makes Autotech 2026 one of those outings that can start as a practical exhibition visit and end as dinner in Fifth Settlement.