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Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly inaugurated this morning the 30th edition of the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference for the Middle East and Africa ("Cairo ICT 2026"). Held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo from November 7 to 10, the event saw broad regional and international participation from ministers, officials, technology experts, and industry leaders.

The Prime Minister was received upon arrival by Eng. Raafat Hindy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, alongside Osama Kamal, Chairman of Trade Fairs International, the organizing entity of the event.

Pivotal Government Support to Cement Digital Transformation

During his tour, the Prime Minister reiterated that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector remains a strategic priority for the Egyptian state. He highlighted its vital role in improving the efficiency of public services, driving digital transformation, and expanding artificial intelligence applications. Furthermore, he noted that the sector serves as a key catalyst for economic growth, attracting investments and boosting Egyptian exports.

2030 Strategy: New Jobs and promising Data Centers

Eng. Raafat Hindy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, outlined the sector’s key targets leading up to 2030, anchored around two primary pillars: empowering citizens and strengthening national digital sovereignty. Strategic goals include:

Creating 200,000 new job opportunities and upskilling talent for future-oriented tech fields.

Empowering 250 AI-focused startups to scale their solutions.

Manufacturing 30 million mobile devices locally, with 30% designated for export.

Attracting 5 to 7 major AI-powered data centers to Egypt.

Increasing fiber-optic deployment to 55% and expanding 5G network coverage across all governorates.

Boosting digital exports to $12 billion, raising the sector's contribution to GDP to 8% with a sustained annual growth rate between 16% and 19%.

Expanding Digital Egypt platform services to surpass 500 fully digital government services.

Exhibition Halls and Co-located Events

The Prime Minister inspected the various exhibition halls, which showcased the pavilion of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology—featuring Egypt Post's registered email service "Boreedi"—alongside displays by mobile operators, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), data center infrastructure providers, and global tech firms.

This year's event features several key co-located expos and platforms, including:

The 3rd AI, Data Centers, and Cloud Computing Conference (AIDC²).

The 13th Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Expo (PAFIX), held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt.

The 6th Connecta Exhibition for gaming, smart devices, and entertainment tech.

The Innovation Arena, connecting tech startups and entrepreneurs with investors and ecosystem builders.