Egypt has been confirmed as the host nation for the inaugural Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA), set to take place from 10–12 February 2026 in Cairo. The event will be organised by GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest technology and AI network, and hosted by Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in strategic partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
Egypt Accelerates Its AI Leadership
Egypt has rapidly advanced its position in AI and machine learning, being ranked among the top 10 countries worldwide and the only African nation in that tier, according to the 2024 GBS World Competitiveness Index. The government is driving transformation through its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030), embedding AI across critical sectors such as:
- Outsourcing and shared services
- Semiconductor design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Digital health
- Fintech
- Energy
- Education
- Public digital services
By hosting Ai Everything MEA 2026, Egypt is reinforcing its ambition to become a regional nexus for AI collaboration, connecting global expertise with national priorities, and fast-tracking AI deployment across industries.
Leaders’ Perspectives
Minister of Communications and Information Technology
“Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the architecture of global competitiveness, and Egypt is determined not only to adapt to this shift, but to shape it. Our National AI Strategy reflects a bold vision: to position Egypt as a leading force in responsible AI adoption, policy innovation, and inclusive digital development.”
CEO of ITIDA
“The launch of Ai Everything MEA marks a strategic milestone in our journey to position Egypt as a regional AI leader and a hub for innovation and co-creation. This event embodies our commitment to placing Egypt at the heart of the global tech conversation – by attracting deep-tech investments, empowering local startups, and nurturing an ecosystem where transformative ideas turn into real-world solutions.”
Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre
“AI has levelled the digital playing field, and new opportunities are emerging for countries. Egypt is intent on harnessing this tech phenomenon to regenerate its social fabric and economic landscape, forging a future where innovation uplifts its citizens and redefines the nation’s global stature. Ai Everything MEA shall be the force multiplier to support Egypt’s most strategic AI mission.”
Global Participation and Investment
The event will open with a high-level summit alongside a two-day immersive exhibition, designed to accelerate collaborative AI research and development, industry applications, startup scaling, global investment inflows, and digital capacity-building.
Tech giants such as Atos, Cyshield, HPE, and IBM will join the flagship AI event in Egypt. Over 200 venture capitalists managing assets worth more than US$1 trillion are expected to explore investment opportunities in Egyptian and regional startups.
Additionally, one of the region’s largest youth-tech academies will be launched, channeling fresh engineering talent into pilot projects and mentorship programs, empowering Egypt’s annual pool of more than 750,000 university graduates.
About Ai Everything Middle East & Africa 2026
The inaugural Ai Everything MEA, taking place in Cairo from 10–12 February 2026, is organised by GITEX GLOBAL and hosted by Egypt’s MCIT in partnership with ITIDA. Positioned as the Middle East and Africa’s most empowering global AI tech week, the event will gather international tech enterprises, startups, investors, academia, and public–private sector leaders to explore pioneering AI research, use-cases, and applications that transform industries and accelerate Egypt towards accomplishing its objectives under the National AI Strategy 2025–2030.
For more information, visit: https://www.aieverythingmea.com
