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2026 Schedule
QATAR & EGYPT
The Grand Tour, Feb 2 - 9, 2026
Time travel through the Contemporary to the Ancient
From Doha and Cairo, CDIC members will enjoy a private preview of the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, world-class museums, bold contemporary architecture and privileged access to the stables of the Emir of Qatar's Arabian horses, before crossing into Egypt's rich cultural landscape, select private collections and a VIP experience at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum. Only 10 seats available.
CDIC is a proud member of the official jury of CRAFT’s inaugural edition.
Under the esteemed patronage of the Addis Ababa Tourism Commission and the Ministry of Tourism, sponsored by Ethiopian Airlines and Visa, the festival is the ultimate convergence of culture, creative talent and capital, held at the historic Adwa Victory Memorial Museum under the theme "Creative Arts for Transformation" in Ethiopia, the world's third largest diplomatic hub.
Join the CDIC for speaking opportunities and warm introductions to the high-profile creators and investors fueling economic growth across the continent.
CRAFT Addis is supported by the British Council, the Embassy of Sweden, the British Embassy and the Embassy of France. Only 10 seats available.
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
CRAFT Addis, Apr 30 - May 2, 2026
AI Governance in a Fractured World: Board Leadership, Regulation, and Trust
Join CDIC with the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence and Global Data Innovation for an invitation-only discussion with the House of Lords and Microsoft on the governance challenges and strategic decisions boards now face as AI scales across jurisdictions. This will feature a conversation designed to foster deeper dialogue among CEOs, board members, and AI leaders. Only 10 seats available.
London, UNITED KINGDOM
Nasdaq, May 14, 2026
Details coming soon
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences 70th Anniversary
June 2-3, 2026