Venues

The conference will be held at the American University in Cairo, specifically their Tahrir Square campus, in the heart of Cairo.

113 Kasr El Aini St.
11511 Cairo – Egypt

The opening reception and keynote lecture will be held at the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo.

31, Sh. Abu el-Feda
11211 Cairo – Egypt

Venues for the social programs of the conference will be announced in due course.

Talk and Poster Guidelines

Talks: Talks will be 15 minutes, with 5 minutes to allow for questions/switch over. 

The conference will be attended by a wide range of specialists. For ease of communication, especially across disciplines, we recommend a clear outline for your papers:

              •            Title and Authors (as in the accepted abstract, with institutional affiliations)

              •            Introduction (incl. background where applicable)

              •            Research Questions and Objectives

              •            Methodology

              •            Results

              •            Discussion

              •            Concluding Remarks

              •            Acknowledgments

Posters: We recommend a portrait format in A0 (116 cm height x 85 cm width). 

Visas

For most nationalities, obtaining a *tourist* visa is a simple procedure at Cairo Airport. Please do check specific instructions pertaining to your country.  

Transportation

Getting around Cairo is easy by Uber, Careem, or Didi (ride sharing options), as well as the Metro system. You can also hail a taxi off the street, but you must agree on a price before getting in (and keep your eye out on Google maps to make sure you are heading in the correct direction). We recommend you avoid the public bus system (inlcuding microbuses) which requires a certain command of Egyptian Arabic to be able to maneuver.

Accommodation

The conference will be held off Tahrir Square in the heart of Down Town Cairo. Hotel and Airbnb options in the area are plenty. Down Town and Garden City hotels/hostels are the closest to the venue (walking distance), but you may also stay in Zamalek or in Dokki, which are both a short taxi ride away.

Eating in Down Town Cairo

Down Town Cairo (around the conference venue) is rich with restaurants ranging from simple traditional meals, to fancy upscale dining spots. Here are some of our recommendations:

Estoril and the Greek Club are historic pubs where you can get a drink and mezzes/main courses. Chicken liver, and white cheese with tomatoes are crowd favourites. 

Felfela and Gad offer old school Egyptian streetfood, including fava beans and taameya (falafel). 

The newly renovated historic Cinema Radio venue boasts multiple cafes and restaurants, including Almeria, which offers scrumptious Mediterranean/Egyptian/Lebanese cuisine.

Multiple traditional cafes that offer tea, coffee, and shisha can be found around Nabarawi street.

Otherwise, you can find plenty of Shawerma shops, bakeries, and other restaurants lining the streets of Down Town Cairo. Feel free to explore day or night.

Bellies-en-route offer fantastic food tours in Down Town Cairo, and are highly recommended.

Exploring Cairo

Down Town Cairo is the heart of an expanding city. It is a historic district developed by Khedive Ismail in the 1860s to modernize Cairo. The streets are lined with a range of architectural style, including art deco, art nouveau, gothic, modernist, and socialist architecture. Today, it is a protected heritage zone undergoing extensive restoration. 

Down Town, Zamalek, and Garden City are safe to stroll by foot day or night, although like in other big metropolosises, one is advised to exercise caution in regards to swindlers, pickpockets, and also while walking late at night.