Cairotronica

كايروترونيكا

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Arts & CultureCairo
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCairotronica's biennial rhythm and academic
Language["ar"]Currency: EGP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Cairotronica in Cairo

Cairotronica, founded in 2016 by artist and academic Haytham Nawar, is Cairo's biennial festival dedicated to electronic and new media art, run with Egypt's Ministry of Culture and the American University in Cairo. Programming spans algorithmic art, digital performance, generative design and interactive media, with each edition centered on its own curatorial theme.

Cairotronica began in 2016 as the Cairo Electronic and New Media Arts Festival, founded by academic and artist Haytham Nawar to give Egypt a dedicated platform for electronic and new media art forms that existing Cairo festivals rarely programmed in depth.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Cairotronica's biennial rhythm and academic partnership with the American University in Cairo set it apart from Egypt's more frequent, gallery-driven arts festivals, giving it a research-anchored structure alongside its exhibitions

02

The mystery stays covered

Its scope covers an unusually wide range of new media practices in one program, from algorithmic and generative art to digital performance, VJ sets and interactive and internet art, treating them as a connected field rather than scattered niche categories

03

The city starts moving

Founding director Haytham Nawar's dual role as artist and academic shapes a festival that pairs talks and workshops with technologists and scientists alongside conventional gallery exhibitions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Cairotronica is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Cairo, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Cairotronica's biennial rhythm and academic partnership with the American University in Cairo set it apart from Egypt's more frequent, gallery-driven...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Cairo you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits the mix of gallery and workshop settings; comfortable shoes help for moving between venues split across university and cultural space locations.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Cairotronica; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Cairotronica does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · EGP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.06 N, 31.25 EOpen in Google Maps

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Nearest airportCAI — Cairo
TransportStay close enough to the part of Cairo you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Cairotronica does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Cairo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Cairo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suits the mix of gallery and workshop settings; comfortable shoes help for moving between venues split across university and cultural space locations.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Egypt and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cairotronica?

Cairotronica is listed for April · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cairotronica take place?

The festival is listed in Cairo, Egypt. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcairotronica.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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