Senior Healthcare Leadership Inaugurates 13th Edition of Pharmaconex 2026 in Cairo
The 13th edition of the Pharmaconex 2026 exhibition and conference officially opened at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), running from September 1 to 3. The flagship event convened key regulatory chiefs, healthcare authorities, and pharmaceutical industry leaders to advance localized manufacturing and explore international supply chain partnerships.
High-Level Regulatory and Industry Attendance
The inauguration was attended by an extensive delegation of Egyptian healthcare and industry leadership:
Dr. Tarek El-Houby, Chairman of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA)
Dr. Ali El-Ghamrawy, Chairman of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
Dr. Hesham Stait, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA)
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare
Dr. Gamal El-Leithy, Chairman of the Chamber of Pharma Industry
Dr. Mohie Hafez, Chairman of the Medical Industries Export Council
Scale and Industry Scope
Pharmaconex 2026 hosts more than 350 exhibitors representing 50 countries, targeting over 13,500 specialized trade visitors and investors across eight core verticals:
Focus AreaKey Sectors & Solutions Displayed
Manufacturing InputsActive Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and raw materials.
Industrial ProcessingPharma machinery, high-speed packaging, cleanroom infrastructure, and lab testing equipment.
Biopharma & WellnessBiotechnology developments and nutritional/dietary supplement production.
Regulatory & SupplyTraceability frameworks, advanced manufacturing solutions, and procurement channels.
Following the opening ceremony, NFSA Chairman Dr. Tarek El-Houby formally inaugurated the dedicated dietary supplements pavilion. During his inspection of participating company stands, El-Houby affirmed that the dietary supplement sector remains a high-priority industry for Egypt. He emphasized that the authority is committed to accelerating industry growth while upholding strict consumer safety benchmarks through rigorous inspection, laboratory analysis, and end-to-end product traceability systems.