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21–22 Nov 2026

Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development

Aswan (venue TBC; previous editions at Movenpick Aswan Resort) · Aswan, Egypt

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Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development venue
Dates
Sat, 21 November 2026 – Sun, 22 November 2026
Venue
Aswan (venue TBC; previous editions at Movenpick Aswan Resort)
Location
Aswan, Egypt
Organizer
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA)
Cost
invite_only
Scale
regional
Recurrence
annual
Format
On-site

Why it matters

For defence and security suppliers, the Forum is the continent's most authoritative convening on African peace operations, counter-terrorism architecture, and post-conflict reconstruction — the policy decisions taken here directly shape AU-mandated mission procurement and security-sector reform budgets. SMEs and dual-use technology firms gain direct access to African heads of state, AU commissioners, and multilateral development bank officials who control the financing instruments for stabilization programmes. The Forum's published Aswan Conclusions feed into AU Peace and Security Council resolutions, making it an essential early-warning signal for emerging African security markets.

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About

The Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development is Africa's premier high-level policy platform dedicated to operationalizing the peace–security–development (PSD) nexus. Launched in 2019 during Egypt's African Union chairmanship, it convenes heads of state, ministers, international and regional organizations, financial institutions, civil society, and leading scholars to develop African-led, action-oriented solutions to the continent's peace and development challenges. The Forum operates through the 'Aswan Cycle' — a full-cycle process running from preparatory expert workshops through to post-forum implementation of its published Conclusions. It has been formally recognized by the African Union Peace and Security Council as a key platform for advancing the PSD nexus and post-conflict reconstruction in Africa.

Market intel

Moderate pricinghigh confidence

The Aswan Forum is a closed, invitation-only high-level policy conference with no commercial exhibition component; participation is limited to governments, international organizations, financial institutions, and select civil society and academic actors. The 4th edition (Cairo, July 2024) drew nearly 600 in-person participants including the AU Commission Chairperson, the Arab League Secretary-General, and the IOM Director General. The 5th edition (Aswan, October 2025) was opened by President El-Sisi and addressed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres via video message, confirming the Forum's standing as Africa's most senior peace-and-development policy convening.

AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

C2 / Battle ManagementISR & SensorsProcurementFundingDual-use

Who it's for

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All defence and dual-use funding

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