In February 2026, Pause 9 was rebuilt and expanded for the IEA Egypt Conference at the American University in Cairo, running February 6-8. Participants moved through a guided nine-minute VR journey with three portal paths
Pause 9 Egypt
Pause 9
The clearest signals were visible right away. In Cairo alone, about 300 participants moved through the installation over three days, many returning for second and third visits. Across both Pause 9 installations, around 500 people experienced the work. People also brought friends and colleagues back with them to share their meaningful experience.