Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has launched Discover Digital Jordan 2026, bringing international technology executives and investors to the Kingdom to explore opportunities across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software, semiconductors and outsourcing.
The event, organised through the ministry’s Jordan Source programme, runs through September 9 across Amman, Aqaba and Petra.
It is designed to showcase Jordan’s digital ecosystem and technology talent while creating direct connections between international companies, investors and domestic technology businesses.
International technology delegation visits Jordan
Discover Digital Jordan 2026 has attracted a delegation of 15 executives, investors and business leaders representing technology, AI, cybersecurity, software and semiconductor industries.
Participating organisations include the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), Siemens Digital Industries Software, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Extreme Group, BlockAPT, Silicon Valley Highpoint Capital and Outsource Accelerator.
The delegation began its programme with a visit to Amman’s Abdali district, including the local offices of Concentrix, Maysalward and Bigo.
The event also features business-to-business meetings intended to connect international participants directly with Jordanian companies and technology sector stakeholders.
Jordan highlights technology talent pipeline
Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat positioned Jordan’s human capital as one of the country’s primary competitive advantages.
Jordanian universities graduate more than 45,000 students annually, according to figures cited by the minister, with 22% receiving degrees in information and communications technology fields.
Women account for 51% of those ICT graduates.
Smeirat said the government remains focused on simplifying business procedures, attracting additional digital investment and developing domestic talent.
He also highlighted the support provided to the technology sector by King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein.
Semiconductors and outsourcing feature on agenda
The programme is examining both established and emerging areas of Jordan’s technology economy.
Panel discussions are addressing the Kingdom’s outsourcing capabilities as well as its developing semiconductor ecosystem, while TEDCO CEO Troy Stovall delivered a keynote focused on innovation.
The inclusion of semiconductors broadens the investment proposition beyond software and technology services, potentially positioning Jordan for participation in more specialised segments of the global technology value chain.
Upcoming activities include a visit to King Hussein Business Park, which hosts 300 startups and more than 30 multinational companies and supports around 10,000 jobs.
The international delegation will also visit Aqaba Digital Hub and Aqaba University of Technology.
Aqaba included in technology investment push
Extending the programme beyond Amman allows Jordan to showcase technology infrastructure and capabilities in other parts of the country.
Aqaba Digital Hub forms part of that proposition, while the visit to Aqaba University of Technology highlights the connection between digital infrastructure, education and workforce development.
Discover Digital Jordan will also take participants to Petra as part of the programme running through September 9.
The multi-city approach is intended to give international participants a broader view of Jordan’s technology ecosystem rather than concentrating engagement exclusively in the capital.
Government promotes investment incentives
The initiative comes as Jordan seeks to attract greater levels of foreign investment.
Foreign direct investment reached $2 billion in 2025, according to figures cited as part of the programme, representing a 25% increase from the previous year and the country’s highest level since 2017.
Technology companies operating in Jordan can also benefit from sales tax exemptions on IT services and a reduced 5% corporate income tax rate on local profits.
These incentives form part of the government’s effort to position Jordan as a competitive location for international technology companies seeking engineering talent, outsourcing capabilities and access to regional markets.
Why this matters
Jordan has long had a strong technology talent base relative to the size of its economy, but converting that human capital into sustained international investment, exports and high-value employment remains the larger opportunity.
Discover Digital Jordan addresses that challenge by putting international executives and investors directly in contact with local companies, infrastructure providers, universities and technology professionals.
The 22% share of university graduates coming from ICT disciplines, combined with women representing 51% of those graduates, gives Jordan a potentially valuable talent proposition as global companies look for engineering and digital services capacity.
The inclusion of AI, cybersecurity and semiconductors also indicates that Jordan is seeking opportunities beyond conventional IT outsourcing and software development.
Editor’s note
The success of Discover Digital Jordan will ultimately depend less on the number of visiting executives and more on what follows their visit.
Jordan has several ingredients that can support a stronger regional technology position, including a sizeable annual graduate pipeline, established technology companies, international firms, investment incentives and emerging digital infrastructure.
The next indicators to watch will be whether the programme generates new foreign investments, regional headquarters, outsourcing contracts, semiconductor-related projects or partnerships with Jordanian companies and universities. Converting international interest into long-term commercial commitments will be the real test of the initiative.
