Dr. Abdel Aziz El-Qanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Culture, highlighted the importance of digital transformation and smart solutions in developing the 58th Cairo International Book Fair. This was during the second meeting of the Higher Committee for the Book Fair, which took place to discuss and review proposals for the upcoming event. The meeting aimed to create a exceptional experience for millions of visitors.
The 58th Cairo International Book Fair is considered an exceptional event in the cultural calendar, marking a significant step in digital transformation and organizational development. Efforts this year focus on establishing a sustainable digital and investment infrastructure, utilizing the latest artificial intelligence technologies and smart solutions. This will facilitate access to cultural products for visitors.
The Egyptian government is committed to protecting the publishing industry and preserving the cultural soft power of the nation. Dr. El-Qanswa praised the committee's efforts in proposing and discussing initiatives to provide an exceptional educational experience for various societal groups. The committee reviewed statistical data from the 57th edition to improve performance in the upcoming event.
The meeting discussed the structure of executive committees, their mandates, and coordination mechanisms. This included cultural committees such as the main hall, intellectual activity, poetry and novels, and professional activities. The committee also reviewed proposed criteria for selecting the event's personality and logo, as well as intellectual and cultural themes.
The meeting covered the presentation of "E-Finance" company regarding the launch of a digital system and a unified electronic application. The application will provide smart search services, interactive maps, and electronic ticket booking. The possibility of adding an artificial intelligence-powered assistant and offline browsing feature was also discussed.
On the organizational level, the meeting reviewed the architectural plan for developing movement paths, booth spaces, and main corridors. A coordination meeting with publishers will be held to discuss and integrate their proposals into the application's software before its official launch. The committee aims to provide an exceptional experience for visitors.
Dr. El-Qanswa concluded the session by thanking the committee members and emphasizing the importance of continuous coordination meetings to ensure the event's success. The upcoming event is expected to maintain Egypt's international cultural status.
Key points
- Digital transformation and smart solutions are key to enhancing the Cairo International Book Fair.
- The 58th Cairo International Book Fair aims to provide an exceptional experience for millions of visitors through digital solutions.
- Egypt's government is committed to protecting the publishing industry and preserving cultural soft power.
