Egypt is set to host the first edition of the “AI Everything Middle East & Africa” summit and exhibition from February 10 to 12, 2026, spotlighting practical AI applications across key sectors.
As the region’s premier technology event, AI Everything Middle East & Africa will serve as a strategic platform for exchanging expertise, exploring investment opportunities, and strengthening international partnerships in advanced technologies.
Organized by GITEX GLOBAL, the summit will bring together policymakers, major global corporations, AI startups, industry experts, specialists, and investors from over 60 countries. More than 200 venture capital investors are expected to participate as part of the GITEX GLOBAL network.
The event will feature an innovation hackathon designed to inspire youth and channel tech talent toward practical, experimental projects, supported by expert mentorship, particularly in advanced technologies and AI applications.
AI Everything Middle East & Africa is part of the global GITEX series, which supports digital transformation and innovation worldwide, cementing its position as one of the most prominent and influential events in the region's AI landscape.
The event will be held in strategic partnership with Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat emphasized that Egypt’s hosting of this summit and exhibition reflects the country’s growing stature on the regional and global tech map.
It also signals the international community’s confidence in Egypt’s technological and human capabilities.
Talaat noted that this event aligns with Egypt’s strong commitment to global efforts aimed at leveraging AI to drive economic and social development.
He added that artificial intelligence has become a core pillar of Egypt’s digital strategy due to its vital role in fostering digital economic growth and achieving sustainable development. AI, he said, is reshaping global competitiveness and creating new opportunities for countries seeking leadership and progress.
The minister stated that Egypt is steadily advancing in utilizing AI to serve society.
Hosting this international event marks an important milestone in supporting the implementation of Egypt’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and accelerating the adoption of AI technologies across key sectors, ultimately contributing to the development of a competitive and inclusive digital economy, he added.
Source: Egypt Today
