The 8th FDC Summit is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, with the first day's activities taking place at the Al-Manarah International Conference Center. The summit is being held under the patronage of Egyptian Communications and Information Technology Minister, Eng. Rafeat Hendy, and Industry Minister, Eng. Khaled Hashem. The event has attracted high-level participation from government leaders, representatives of various bodies and institutions, ambassadors, and industry leaders.
The summit will focus on several key issues that will shape the future of the digital economy, including artificial intelligence, data center industry, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and data management. These topics are crucial in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. The summit aims to bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging technologies.
On the first day of the summit, several high-level roundtable discussions and specialized sessions will be organized, featuring government officials, executive leaders, and local and international experts. These discussions will focus on the rapid transformations in the technology industry, investment opportunities, and the new challenges posed by artificial intelligence and evolving cyber threats.
One of the key discussions will be a high-level roundtable on "The Future of Investment in the Data Center Industry in Egypt." This session will explore the opportunities available for Egypt to enhance its position on the global data center map and attract more investments in this sector. Egypt's competitive advantages, including its geographical location, communication infrastructure, human resources, and connection to Arab and African markets, will be highlighted.
The summit will also feature a roundtable discussion on "Egypt's Role in Enhancing Digital Transformation and the Future of Critical Infrastructure in Africa." This session will focus on enhancing Egyptian-African cooperation in digital transformation, securing and developing critical infrastructure, building capacities, and the role of technology in supporting the readiness and sustainability of vital sectors in Africa.
The event has attracted a wide range of major global, regional, and local technology companies, including Orange, We Innovate, GPX Global, Palo Alto Networks, F5, Trellix, Thales, Google, Kaspersky, Raya IT, OpenText, Gigamon, Trend AI, ExtraHop, Infoblox, BeyondTrust, Ivanti, HPE Juniper, Seclore, Tenable, ACT, AIS-dPhish, and Cohesity. This diverse participation reflects the technology community that the summit brings together, providing a direct platform for dialogue, experience exchange, and building cooperation opportunities between global companies and the Egyptian industry community.
The 8th FDC Summit sets the stage for future discussions, with the 2026 edition expected to focus on artificial intelligence, alongside data centers, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The emphasis will be on transitioning from discussing technological developments to exploring investment opportunities, practical applications, and building capacities and partnerships that can support the competitiveness of the Egyptian digital economy and its connection to regional and African markets.
Key points
- The summit will discuss investment opportunities in the data center industry in Egypt.
- The event will focus on enhancing Egyptian-African cooperation in digital transformation.
- The summit has attracted a wide range of major global, regional, and local technology companies.
