Cairo ICT 2024: Egypt's Premier Tech Expo Highlights 'The Next Wave' in Global Innovations
November 21, 2024Egyptian clients have shown significant interest in the modern technologies presented by Chinese exhibitors, recognizing their potential to enhance local ICT capabilities.
Amr Mamdouh, an Egyptian entrepreneur, praised the rapid development of Chinese technology and its leadership in the global IT and internet sectors.
Fang Shaolei, CEO of Hengtong Optic-Electric Egypt, emphasized the expo's importance for promoting their products and attracting new clients in the Egyptian telecom market.
Cairo ICT 2024, Egypt's largest information and communications technology exhibition, is currently taking place from November 20 to 23, 2024, featuring over 400 exhibitors.
The expo was inaugurated by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, alongside several ministers, highlighting its significance.
This year's theme, 'The Next Wave,' showcases advancements in technologies such as 5G, AI-driven solutions, blockchain innovations, and satellite communications.
The event aligns with Egypt's ICT 2030 strategy, which aims to build a 'Digital Egypt' and enhance the country's ICT infrastructure.
Among the exhibitors, forty-six Chinese companies participated, with many focusing on fiber communication, reflecting China's growing influence in the region.
Chinese companies are prominently showcasing their technologies at the expo, aiming to expand their presence in the Middle East and Africa.
Shanghai BAOSH Communications Equipment Co., Ltd. made its debut at the expo, with plans to establish a business presence in Egypt following positive client interactions.
Prime Minister Madbouly underscored the importance of the communications sector for Egypt's youth and overall economic development.
The five-day event in Cairo has attracted over 400 international and local exhibitors, showcasing the vibrant growth of the ICT sector in Egypt.
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• Nov 21, 2024
Chinese companies shine at Egypt's largest ICT expo• Nov 21, 2024
Chinese companies shine at Egypt's largest ICT expo