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The program features a wide range of activities, including panel discussions, exhibitions, downtown walking tours, live performances, a book fair, a bazaar, and a dedicated children\u2019s program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of the festival\u2019s key highlights will be the launch of TEDx AUC Tahrir Square under the theme \u201cHuman Forward.\u201d The event will feature speakers from architecture, business, psychology, and the creative arts, examining how human-centered innovation is helping shape the next phase of development and redefine the digital landscape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AUC said the annual festival celebrates Cairo\u2019s rich cultural, artistic, and intellectual heritage, while also underscoring the city\u2019s global relevance. 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