Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) Egypt 2026 is a premier summit dedicated to artificial intelligence, scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. Organized by GITEX GLOBAL and hosted by Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in strategic partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), this event aims to position Egypt as a regional hub for AI innovation and collaboration.
The summit will cover a wide array of topics, including the launch of Egypt's national large language model, Karnak, and its applications across various sectors. Key themes will encompass AI integration in government services, healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, and smart cities, reflecting Egypt's commitment to leveraging AI for economic and societal transformation.
Attendees can expect extensive networking opportunities, an expansive expo hall featuring over 350 AI enterprises and startups, and sessions led by notable speakers from more than 30 countries. The event will also host one of the largest gatherings of startups and investors, facilitating partnerships and investment opportunities.
Ai Everything MEA Egypt 2026 is designed for AI professionals, policymakers, investors, and business leaders seeking to explore the latest advancements in AI and their applications. The summit offers a platform to engage with global experts, discover innovative solutions, and contribute to the growth of the AI ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa.
Speakers(14)
Ahmed El-Zaher
CEO at Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
Ahmed El-Zaher is the CEO of ITIDA, leading Egypt's efforts in advancing artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Ahmed Elzaher
Chief Executive Officer at Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
Ahmed Elzaher is the CEO of ITIDA, leading Egypt's efforts in AI development and digital transformation.
Ahmed Salem
COO & Engineering, AI & Data Lead at Deloitte Innovation Hub
Ahmed Salem leads AI and data initiatives at Deloitte's Innovation Hub, focusing on AI platform deployment.
Dr. Ahmed Amin
Group Chief Executive Officer at Future Group Language Solutions
Dr. Ahmed Amin is the Group CEO of Future Group, focusing on AI-driven language and content solutions.
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat
Minister of Communications and Information Technology at Government of Egypt
Dr. Amr Talaat serves as Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, overseeing the nation's digital strategy and AI initiatives.
Karima El Hakim
Country Director in Egypt and Director in Africa at Plug & Play Tech Centre
Karima El Hakim is the Country Director for Plug & Play Tech Centre in Egypt and Africa, supporting startup ecosystems.
Marwa Abbas
General Manager and Technology Leader Northeast Africa at IBM
Marwa Abbas is IBM's GM and Technology Leader for Northeast Africa, focusing on AI and hybrid cloud solutions.
Mohamed Nabil
Chief Executive Officer at WideBot AI
Mohamed Nabil is the CEO of WideBot AI, creators of the most accurate Arabic Large Language Model.
Mohamed Wasfy
Country Manager, Egypt at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Mohamed Wasfy is the Country Manager for HPE in Egypt, specializing in energy-efficient AI systems.
Nader El-Batrawi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Wittify AI
Nader El-Batrawi is the founder and CEO of Wittify AI, specializing in multilingual, enterprise-grade conversational AI.
Nour Taher
Chief Executive Officer at Intella
Nour Taher is the CEO of Intella, an AI startup that recently secured $12.5 million in Series A funding.
Raafat Hindy
Minister of Communications and Information Technology at Government of Egypt
Raafat Hindy serves as Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, spearheading the nation's digital initiatives.
Richard Schöbel
Expert in Quantum-Safe Security at ID Quantique
Richard Schöbel specializes in quantum-safe security solutions, helping organizations protect data against current and future cyber threats.
Trixie LohMirmand
Chief Executive Officer at inD (Global organiser of GITEX)
Trixie LohMirmand is the CEO of inD, overseeing the organization of major tech events like GITEX and Ai Everything MEA.
Event Details
- Date
- February 10-12, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
- Egypt International Exhibition Center
- Audience
- AI professionals, policymakers, investors, business leaders
- Attendees
- Over 350 AI enterprises and startups, and over 100 investors from more than 30 countries