Cairo ICT 2025 Kicks Off on November 16 Under the Theme «AI Everywhere»
The 29th edition of Cairo ICT, the leading technology exhibition and conference for the Middle East and Africa, will take place from November 16 to 19, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. The event is held under the patronage of Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and carries the theme «AI Everywhere», reflecting the growing role of artificial intelligence across all sectors.
This year’s edition brings together more than 500 exhibitors, in addition to key government ministries, national authorities, and leading organizations in the technology and financial sectors.
Cairo ICT 2025 will feature five specialized events under one roof, including:
The 12th edition of PAFIX, the International Exhibition and Conference for Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion, held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt.
The 2nd edition of AIDC, the Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Cloud Computing Exhibition and Conference, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.
The 5th edition of Connecta, focusing on youth, gaming, and entertainment technologies.
The Innovation Arena, dedicated to startups and technological creativity.
The new Cyber Zone, highlighting cybersecurity technologies and solutions, taking place for the first time across two exhibition locations.
Key government participants include the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Central Bank of Egypt, Financial Regulatory Authority, National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Egypt Post, and the Arab Organization for Industrialization. This year’s Guest of Honor is the Mostakbal Misr Authority, which will present its vision for digital transformation, data centers, and AI integration.
Cairo ICT 2025 will also feature interactive sessions and live demonstrations exploring cutting-edge developments in AI, IoT, 5G, cybersecurity, smart cities, educational technologies, fintech, green tech, and digital identity (eKYC). The Ministry of Education will host a dedicated pavilion showcasing advancements in EdTech.
Osama Kamal, Chairman of Trade Fairs International, the organizer of Cairo ICT, emphasized that the 29th edition builds on nearly three decades of success and continues to shape the region’s technological future.
> “Cairo ICT has evolved to become not only a driving force in Egypt’s ICT sector but also a key catalyst for digital transformation across all economic sectors,” Kamal said. “Under the theme ‘AI Everywhere,’ this year’s edition highlights how artificial intelligence is redefining industries and supporting the emergence of the modern digital economy.”
Kamal also announced that Cairo ICT has been recognized once again as the “Most Influential Technology and Innovation Exhibition in the Middle East and Africa” by the Global Brand Awards, marking the event’s second win after 2022. He attributed this achievement to the continued support of partners, the media, and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, noting that Cairo ICT has become the region’s most impactful technology platform.
The 2025 edition is sponsored by a distinguished lineup of partners, including Dell Technologies, eFinance Group, WB Engineers + Consultants, Commercial International Bank (CIB), Huawei, Orange Egypt, EgyptAir, Egypt Trust, Mastercard, Madar, and Fortinet.
Additional sponsors include Salesforce, Benya Group, Khazna, National Bank of Egypt, Arab African International Bank, Bank of Alexandria, Shaker Group, ICT Misr, IoT Misr, Network International, and Meinhardt.