On September 22, 2026, Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Rafeat Hendy, and Minister of Industry, Eng. Khaled Hashem, witnessed the launch of the 8th edition of the FDC Summit 2026. The event took place at the Manara International Conference Center, bringing together high-ranking government officials, heads of agencies and institutions, ambassadors, and leaders from the communications and information technology sector.
The FDC Summit 2026, a two-day event, will discuss the future of Egypt's digital economy, focusing on key topics such as artificial intelligence, data centers, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and data management. The summit aims to address the rapidly evolving technology sector and the increasing reliance on digital solutions across various economic sectors.
The first day of the summit features several high-level roundtable discussions and specialized sessions, with participation from government officials, executives, and local and international experts. These sessions will explore the transformations in the technology industry, investment opportunities related to the digital economy, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence applications and evolving cyber threats.
One of the key discussions at the summit is the future of investment in data centers in Egypt. The session will examine the opportunities available for Egypt to enhance its position on the data hosting map and attract more investments to this sector. The discussions will focus on the factors that can support the growth of the data center industry in Egypt, including its geographical location, developing communications infrastructure, and available human resources.
The summit also features a roundtable discussion on Egypt's role in promoting digital transformation and the future of critical infrastructure in Africa. The session will explore opportunities for enhancing Egyptian-African cooperation in digital transformation and developing and securing critical infrastructure.
The summit's program includes sessions that address the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives, including managing cyber risks, protecting digital data and assets, securing critical infrastructure, and ensuring business continuity. The sessions will also discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence and its impact on business models, decision-making, productivity, and service quality across various sectors.
The 8th edition of the FDC Summit 2026 has attracted a wide range of global, regional, and local technology companies, reflecting the diversity of the technology community participating in the summit. The event provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and showcasing the latest technological solutions, as well as exploring cooperation and partnership opportunities between global companies and Egypt's technology industry.
Key points
- The FDC Summit 2026 focuses on artificial intelligence, data centers, and cybersecurity.
