This year’s summit, held under the theme “A Decade of Connecting Creative Minds,” is organized with the support and participation of the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), and the Swiss Embassy in Cairo.
Focus of the Summit
The summit will highlight startups, entrepreneurs, major investors, and stakeholders from various emerging sectors, as well as business incubators from more than 70 countries worldwide.
A significant focus will be on the role of artificial intelligence in advancing ideas and industries.
Techne Summit is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors, 1,000 entrepreneurs, 200 investors, and 400 speakers from 70 countries.
The event aims to foster idea exchange, build partnerships between investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and major financial and tech institutions globally.
Eng.Tarek El-Kady, founder and CEO of Techne Summit, noted that this year’s summit is exceptional, especially as it seeks to redefine the digital and technological landscape and entrepreneurship through innovation.
El-Qadi added that the summit emphasizes creating advanced and new job opportunities and offering innovative solutions to build a better future, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for technology and entrepreneurship.
Targeted Sectors
According to El-Qadi, Techne Summit will focus on several technology-driven economic sectors, including:
- Marketing and advertising technology
- Innovation in startups
- Educational and healthcare technology
- Financial technology
- E-commerce and investment
- Gaming technology
- Corporate innovation
Attendees and Participants
Key participants include:
- Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology
- Håkan Emsgård, Swedish Ambassador to Cairo
- Vijay Tirathrai, General Manager of Techstars
- Moataz Abu Anq, Founder and CEO of Value Makers, Saudi Arabia
- A wide range of officials, companies, investors, and international experts
The summit will also feature over 100 interactive workshops and sessions.
