Silicon Waha Launches Fourth Edition of “Waha Connect” at Sadat Technology City
Silicon Waha for Technology Parks has launched the fourth edition of its flagship innovation forum, “Waha Connect: Shaping the ICT Horizon”, at Sadat Technology City, bringing together more than 250 students from Delta Technological University, Sadat University, and Al Riada University. The event also welcomed nearly 60 prominent figures from government institutions, major technology companies, investment firms, and the wider entrepreneurship and digital transformation ecosystem.
This year’s edition reinforces Silicon Waha’s commitment to empowering young talent, advancing technology as a driver of economic growth, and strengthening the role of technology parks as integrated innovation hubs spanning the Delta to Upper Egypt. Waha Connect serves as a direct link between aspiring innovators and key market stakeholders, offering university students a dynamic platform to present promising tech projects and turn their ideas into tangible career and business opportunities.
Strengthening Innovation Across Egypt’s Technology Parks
During the opening session, Eng. Hashim Mansi, CEO of Silicon Waha, highlighted that the fourth edition of Waha Connect marks another milestone in the company’s nationwide efforts to support innovation.
He stated:
«Through Waha Connect over the past year, we succeeded in realizing our vision of linking students with entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders. We created a platform that brings innovative projects together with top industry players, building an actual bridge between talent and opportunity. We are pleased to continue this journey today from Sadat Technology City.»
Mansi emphasized that Silicon Waha, as the national operator of Egypt’s network of technology parks, continues to cultivate an environment that fuels youth empowerment and strengthens collaboration between academia, industry, government, and investors.
Thought-Provoking Sessions and Real-World Success Stories
The event featured a wide range of sessions and keynote presentations by leading experts and industry influencers who explored the latest trends in innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technologies. Notable highlights included:
Eng. Islam El-Fishawy, Chairman of Sadat City Board of Trustees and Member of the Senate, who spoke on the pivotal role of technology hubs in positioning governorates as emerging centers for talent.
Eng. Karim Ghoneim, CEO of KMG, who delivered a keynote titled «Building & Scaling Industrial Excellence: KMG’s Journey in a Changing World», demonstrating how engineering, technology, and effective leadership are shaping the future of manufacturing and industrial development.
Prof. Ayman Eid, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Commerce for Graduate Studies and Research, who presented «Entrepreneurship as a Pillar of Economic Transformation in Higher Education», highlighting how academic institutions can drive innovative, sustainable startups.
Eng. Ahmed Mansour, who shared an inspiring success story in his session «Microsystems AI: From 7,000 EGP to Global Tech – The Rise of a Vision», showcasing the global rise of a tech company that began with a modest idea and minimal resources.
The event also hosted Mr. Ahmed Abdelaziz, Site Director at Teleperformance, one of the world’s leading companies in digital business services and customer experience management. Abdelaziz discussed how Teleperformance blends human expertise with advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support global brands across markets and languages.
Young Innovators Showcase Next-Generation Technologies
A group of young entrepreneurs presented cutting-edge solutions in smart manufacturing, digital health, and artificial intelligence. Their standout projects included:
“Saydaletak” – a smart platform for medication management and real-time citizen-pharmacy connectivity.
“Adaptive 4-Axis Gantry Robot” – a precision-driven, flexible industrial robot offering a scalable model for automation on production lines.
“Robo Vacuum Cleaner” – an AI-powered cleaning solution delivering efficiency and innovation for modern environments.
A Growing Platform for Egypt’s Digital Future
The fourth edition of Waha Connect succeeded in bringing together universities, private sector leaders, government institutions, and investors to exchange expertise, explore new avenues for collaboration, and support the next generation of Egyptian innovators.
As the event continues to expand year after year, Waha Connect is cementing its position as one of Egypt’s most influential platforms shaping the future of the ICT sector and contributing to the development of a competitive digital society driven by youth.
Silicon Waha reiterated that Sadat Technology City will continue to serve as a vibrant hub for knowledge creation, talent development, and the advancement of an innovation-powered digital economy.