Egypt will host Ai Everything Middle East & Africa 2026, the region’s first dedicated all-AI global summit and exhibition, on February 11–12, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo.
The event is expected to bring together more than 350 global enterprises, startups, investors, and innovation showcases from over 30 countries, at a time when artificial intelligence is projected to contribute around $1.5 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030.
Organised under the GITEX global technology and AI events network, the summit is hosted by Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
Egypt’s selection reflects its growing leadership in artificial intelligence. The country ranks first in Africa for Government AI Readiness and third in the Arab region for AI Resilience, according to the Oxford Insights Index. Egypt also plays a strategic role as a bridge between Africa and the Middle East and is emerging as a leader in Arabic-language AI development.
The summit supports Egypt’s Second National AI Strategy by attracting investment, accelerating knowledge transfer, and connecting local innovation with regional and global markets. The objective is to convert advanced technologies into sustainable economic value across key sectors.
Ai Everything MEA Egypt 2026 will showcase real-world AI applications across cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centres, telecommunications, government services, healthcare, smart mobility, fintech, and digital payments.
Global technology leaders confirmed for the event include Microsoft, Cisco, HPE, Red Hat, Amazon Web Services, Capgemini, Dataiku, e& Egypt, and Fortinet. Regional players such as Alkan, Cyshield, and Link Data Center will also participate, alongside AI-first companies debuting solutions in Cairo, including WideBot AI, EZELINK, Odoo, ZIWO, Zakaa, and Barq Systems.
Mohamed El Kassem, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, said artificial intelligence represents a strategic opportunity for countries with a clear adoption vision, adding that Egypt is moving confidently toward an AI-driven economy supported by strong infrastructure and a growing talent base.
Hazem Metwally, CEO of e& Egypt, described the summit as arriving at a pivotal moment, noting that AI can reshape business operations and accelerate productivity across the economy.
Shaden El Olimi, Chief Commercial Officer at Olimi AI, highlighted the importance of local and linguistic context, saying the summit provides a platform to demonstrate how Arabic-language AI can deliver real-world impact across industries.
The event coincides with strong momentum in Egypt’s startup ecosystem. Egyptian startups accounted for approximately 31 percent of total African startup funding in the first half of 2025. Participating startups include UK-based Emotii, Germany’s Imensus, and Egypt’s Olimi AI, which specialises in voice AI capable of understanding multiple Arabic dialects.
Ai Everything MEA Egypt 2026 will also host global policymakers and AI experts, including representatives from the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Cerebras, Tenstorrent, the United Nations Environment Programme, and HCLTech. Discussions will focus on AI infrastructure, governance, and the economic and social impact of the technology across emerging markets.
