Zed Park in Sheikh Zayed is preparing to host the event, the third edition of the “Football Access Summit” on Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7, 2026.
This year’s edition comes under the slogan “Everyone Talks Football”, celebrating a year full of important football events such as the African Nations Championship and the World Cup. Members of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the European Football Association (UEFA) are attending this event.
The third edition is distinguished by the exceptional presence of more than 100 international speakers from football legends and sports industry experts, including Fabio Capello, Ruud Gullit, Steve McManaman, Jens Lehmann, Philippe Senderos, Laura George, Philippe Troussier, Joseph Antoine Belle, Antonio Conceição, Bruno Ciro, Hafeez Draghi, Ayman Jada, Nashat Akram, Nour Sabry, and Hisham Al-Khalisi.
This comes alongside an elite group of Egyptian and Arab stars such as Hani Abu Raida, Taher Abu Zeid, Hossam Ghaly, Mohamed Fadl, Ahmed Hassan, Essam El Hadary, and many others.
A number of executive leaders in the sports and commercial sectors are also participating to enhance opportunities for cooperation between industry and the sports sector.
The summit offers a unique experience over two days, combining lectures and discussion sessions with the participation of leading experts, and support for emerging companies in sports. The event also includes interactive workshops and an employment forum dedicated to youth, providing more than 2,000 employment opportunities, with the opportunity to experience e-sports.
It is worth noting that Football Access is an exceptional platform that aims to empower Egyptian and Arab youth and open new professional horizons for them in the sports industry, with an ambitious vision to transform Egypt into a leading regional center in the field of football.
