Ai Everything MEA Egypt

Ai Everything MEA Egypt serves as a significant event in the AI sector, attracting enterprises, investors, startups, and policymakers from more than 60 nations to Cairo's NCIEC. The event highlights Egypt's role as a leader in AI and a center for innovation, investment, and advanced digital services.

Event Highlights

Recent developments include an MoU signed between Ericsson and ITIDA aimed at enhancing Egypt’s ICT and digital services. Egypt has seen its digital offshoring exports double to $4.8 billion, creating 70,000 jobs, and the Prime Minister has overseen ITIDA's agreements with 55 firms, both local and international. The upcoming Ai Everything MEA Egypt will bring together AI enterprises, startups, investors, and policymakers from 60 countries in Cairo.

Egypt’s AI & Digital Ecosystem

Egypt is progressing towards becoming a global hub for AI and next-generation digital services. By 2030, AI is expected to add $42.7 billion to the GDP, generate 500,000 new ICT jobs, and train 30,000 AI professionals. The ICT sector is experiencing annual growth of 15–20%, with Egypt's AI ecosystem already encompassing numerous enterprises, startups, investors, and incubators across over 60 countries.

Ongoing projects such as 5G expansion and submarine cable initiatives are part of Egypt's ICT 2030 Strategy, reinforcing its position in the global AI economy.

Key Programs & Initiatives

Sovereign AI Summit – Middle East & Africa

This summit is the first of its kind in the region, aimed at connecting governments, innovators, and industry leaders to develop competitive and culturally relevant AI ecosystems.

AI 300

A recognition of the top 300 startups that are revolutionizing various industries through innovative AI solutions.

Supernova Challenge

The largest AI startup pitch competition globally, making its debut in Egypt.

Investor Programme

This initiative facilitates connections between startups and global AI investors to secure funding and promote growth.

AI Startup Opportunities

Startups participating in Ai Everything MEA Egypt will have the opportunity to present on the region's largest AI platform, engage with global tech leaders, gain exposure to international media, and tap into Egypt’s expanding AI ecosystem.

Sectors for Participation

Areas of interest include AgriTech, EdTech, E-commerce & RetailTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech & Digital Payments, HealthTech, Smart Cities & IoT, Transportation & Mobility, AI Infrastructure & Data Analytics.

Programme Selection Timeline

Applications will be accepted from 24 November 2025 to 17 December 2025. The selection process will take place from 18–28 December 2025, with startups confirmed upon a 5% commitment fee payment between 30 December 2025 and 12 January 2026. Virtual workshops are planned for 19–22 January 2026.

Egypt’s National AI Strategy (2025–2030)

Egypt's goal is to achieve annual growth of 15–20% in its ICT sector, with AI expected to contribute over $42.7 billion to GDP. The country aims to create 500,000 new ICT jobs and train 30,000 AI professionals, with over 250 AI companies anticipated to be operational by 2030. Furthermore, 26% of the workforce will utilize AI tools, promoting inclusive growth and empowering marginalized communities.

Reasons to Attend

Engage with over 500 Chief AI Officers who are shaping the future of AI, participate in personalized meetings for strategic collaborations, and discover the rapidly growing AI startup ecosystem in the region.