Organized by GITEX GLOBAL in partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), the event is expected to draw decision-makers, global companies, startups, and investors from more than 60 countries.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr
Talaat said hosting the summit is a "culmination of its prestigious
position on the technology map regionally and internationally." He added
that it reflects the international community's confidence in Egypt's
capabilities and its commitment to leveraging AI for economic and social
development.
Talaat emphasized that AI is a core pillar of Egypt's
digital strategy, crucial for boosting the digital economy and achieving
sustainable growth.
Engineer Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, echoed this
sentiment, calling the event a "strategic milestone" in Egypt's
journey to become a leading regional hub for AI. He stated that the summit will
help attract investment and build partnerships, empowering Egyptian startups
and fostering a supportive ecosystem for innovation.
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai
World Trade Centre, said Egypt "possesses the necessary elements for a
successful digital transformation," including a wide base of talented
professionals and a dynamic entrepreneurial scene. She noted that the summit
will connect Egypt's tech ecosystem with global markets and capital.
The event will feature a high-level ministerial summit on AI
policies, an international exhibition of AI solutions, and various specialized
sessions covering topics such as large language models, machine learning, and
cloud computing.
To support innovation, the summit will include an innovation hackathon for young tech talent and networking opportunities with over 200 venture capitalists from the GITEX GLOBAL network.