The eyes of the regional AI scene are all set on Cairo now, as the Egyptian capital is set to host\u00a0AI Everything Middle East & Africa – Egypt 2026, a part of the global AI Everything franchise.<\/p>\n
The event will take place on\u00a011\u201312 February 2026\u00a0at the New Cairo International Exhibition & Conference Center. It is organized by\u00a0GITEX GLOBAL\u00a0and hosted in partnership with Egypt\u2019s\u00a0Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\u00a0and the\u00a0Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). MENA TECH will be present at the event as a media partner, cementing its role in supporting the regional tech scene across the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n
The event marks the inaugural edition of AI Everything MEA in Egypt, bringing global AI leaders and innovators together to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming economies, industries, and societies across the region. AI Everything MEA Egypt is a part of the broader AI Everything network of AI and tech summits, including flagship gatherings in the UAE. The event is now positioned as the Middle East and Africa\u2019s most empowering global AI tech week.<\/p>\n
For two days, the event will convene senior decision-makers, policymakers, researchers, AI practitioners, startup founders, corporate leaders, and investors from\u00a0over 30 countries, reflecting Egypt\u2019s growing role in the global technology landscape.<\/p>\n
Egypt\u2019s hosting of AI Everything MEA aligns with the nation\u2019s long-term goals of becoming a regional AI hub and anchoring a thriving digital economy. The event will not only spotlight Egypt\u2019s rapidly developing AI ecosystem, but also accelerate collaboration between governments, tech companies, startups, and investors across the Middle East & Africa.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the summit will support the objectives of Egypt\u2019s\u00a0National AI Strategy (2025\u20132030), which aims to unlock economic value, grow ICT job creation, and drive tech-led transformation across sectors.<\/p>\n
Over two days, AI Everything MEA will feature a robust program of\u00a0ministerial summits, keynote presentations, expert panels, product showcases, workshops, and startup competitions.<\/p>\n
The event will feature more than 100 enterprises, 250 startups, and 100 investors from more than 30 countries across the region and the world.<\/p>\n
Topics span critical AI domains, including responsible AI governance, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital finance, health technology, IoT and smart cities, automation, and frontier technologies such as quantum computing.<\/p>\n
A highlight of the program is the\u00a0\u201cAI 200\u201d\u00a0startup showcase, an initiative that connects high-growth AI innovators with global investors, partners, and media to drive funding and scale-up opportunities.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the world\u2019s largest startup pitch competition, the \u201cSupernova Challenge,\u201d is coming to Egypt for the first time, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch live before renowned investors and industry judges. Supported by matchmaking, mentoring, and investor meetings, the program underscores the event\u2019s role as a catalyst for startup growth in the region.<\/p>\n
The list of speakers and contributors includes ministers, senior government officials, and executives from leading global technology companies. Confirmed participants span international organizations, AI research groups, financial institutions, and corporate innovation functions, reinforcing the event\u2019s mission to facilitate cross-sector partnerships and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n
As AI Everything MEA Egypt approaches, expectations are high that the summit will elevate Cairo\u2019s status on the global technology stage and drive meaningful outcomes that support economic resilience, digital competitiveness, and inclusive growth across the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n