Since 2019, Egypt has taken serious steps to promote the comprehensive adoption of artificial intelligence. These efforts began with the establishment of the National AI Council, followed by the launch of the first edition of the National AI Strategy.
Below is a summary of the key milestones:
- 2019 – Establishment of Egypt’s National Artificial Intelligence Council: The Cabinet approved the creation of the National Artificial Intelligence Council to develop and implement Egypt’s National AI Strategy.
- 2020 – Establishment of the Applied Innovation Center: Created to develop innovative solutions with tangible developmental impact.
- 2021 – Launch of the First National AI Strategy: The President of the Republic launched the National AI Strategy following Cabinet approval. The strategy represents a strategic approach to harnessing AI capabilities in support of development goals.
- 2023 – Launch of the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI: Aligned with the principles of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In the Global AI Index, which ranks countries based on their international AI capabilities, Egypt ranked 52nd in 2023.
- 2025 – Second Edition of the National AI Strategy (2025–2030): Aims to deepen the economic and social impact of AI, expand its applications, support innovation ecosystems and startups, and strengthen governance and regulatory frameworks—consolidating Egypt’s position as a regional AI hub in the Middle East and Africa.
Global Companies Participating in the AI Summit
Large number of major companies and entities in artificial intelligence and digital transformation are participating, including:
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Logitech
- F5
- Fortinet
- Odoo
- IBM Research
- Cognizant
- HCLTech
- Capgemini
- Red Hat
Key Themes of the “AI Everything” Middle East & Africa Summit
- AI in Government (AI Government): Focuses on applying artificial intelligence technologies to develop government services, improve operational efficiency, support decision-making, and accelerate the transition toward digital and smart governments.
- AI in Cybersecurity (AI Cybersecurity): Concentrates on the use of AI in detecting cyber threats, analyzing attacks, protecting data, and enabling intelligent responses to security risks.
- AI Data Centers & Infrastructure: Covers advanced data center solutions, high-performance computing, and the technical infrastructure required to efficiently operate AI models and applications.
- Enterprise AI / Quantum AI (Enterprise AI / AI Quantum): Addresses enterprise-level AI applications, alongside quantum AI technologies for processing complex data, accelerating innovation, and enhancing decision-making.
- AI in Digital Health & Biotechnology (AI DigiHealth & BioTech): Focuses on leveraging AI in medical diagnostics, health data analytics, drug discovery, and driving innovation in biotechnology.
- AI in Digital Finance (AI Digital Finance – FinTech): Explores the use of AI in digital financial services, including financial analytics, fraud detection, risk management, and intelligent banking technologies.
- AI in the Creative Economy (AI Creative Economy): Examines AI applications in media, content creation, design, digital arts, and gaming, supporting the growth of creative industries.
- AI in Robotics and Automated Systems (AI Physical – Robotics): Encompasses the development of intelligent robots, industrial automation, and physical systems that rely on AI for operation and decision-making.
- AI in Intelligent Connectivity (AI Intelligent Connectivity – 5G & IoT): Focuses on integrating AI with fifth-generation networks and the Internet of Things to build smart, flexible, and highly efficient connectivity systems.
- AI in Semiconductors (AI Semicon): Addresses the design and development of advanced smart semiconductors and chips, which form the foundational backbone of AI technologies.
AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026 will serve as a key regional forum where global technology leaders and MENA decision-makers explore how technology, intelligence, and automation can shape the digital future.
