ITIDA Receives More Than 30,000 Applications for 1,237 ICT Jobs at Online Career Fair
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) received more than 30,330 applications for over 1,237 job openings in Egypt’s telecommunications and information technology sector during the 22nd edition of its Online Employment Fair (IEF22).
Held on September 30, 2026, the event attracted more than 4,850 participants and brought together 51 exhibiting organizations. Local companies accounted for 63% of participating employers, while multinational corporations represented the remaining 37%.
The results highlight ITIDA’s efforts to connect Egyptian technology professionals with employment opportunities and help companies access talent aligned with the sector’s growing needs.
Software Development and AI Among Most In-Demand Fields
According to ITIDA’s assessment of the career fair, Software Development was among the fields with the largest number of available positions.
Other highly sought-after areas included Cloud, DevOps and Infrastructure, as well as Data and Analytics.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning also ranked among the most requested technical specializations, alongside ERP and Enterprise Solutions.
The demand reflects companies’ growing need for professionals working in software and digital application development, data management and technology infrastructure.
Full Stack and Data Engineers Lead Job Demand
ITIDA said Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer and Senior Backend Engineer were among the job titles with the highest number of vacancies during the event.
The available positions also included Frontend Developer and Flutter Developer roles, highlighting continued demand for specialists in software and application development.
Recent Graduates Account for 40.5% of Participants
Recent graduates represented 40.5% of total participants, while professionals with less than two years of experience accounted for 32%.
Participants with between two and seven years of professional experience represented 22.6%, compared with 4.9% for those with more than seven years of experience.
Combined, recent graduates and professionals with less than two years of experience accounted for 72.5% of all participants, highlighting the strong presence of early-career technology talent at the event.
Women Represent 38% of Online Career Fair Participants
ITIDA’s data showed that men represented 62% of participants, while women accounted for 38%.
The event attracted job seekers with a wide range of professional backgrounds, from recent graduates to professionals with more than seven years of experience.
More Than 600 Attend Professional Sessions
The 22nd Online Employment Fair also featured workshops, panel discussions and professional networking sessions.
Seven speakers participated in the accompanying activities, which attracted more than 600 attendees.
The sessions were designed to strengthen connections between employers and job seekers, facilitate professional knowledge exchange and provide opportunities for learning and career development across various technology fields.
ITIDA emphasized the importance of the Online Employment Fair as a platform for connecting Egyptian talent with companies operating in the ICT sector, strengthening professional networking and supporting skills development in line with employers’ evolving requirements.