The Next 2024 is a premier technology conference organized by Tradefairs International, focusing on the latest advancements in information and communication technology. Scheduled from November 17 to 20, 2024, at the Cairo International Conference Center in Egypt, this event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore emerging trends and challenges in the tech sector.
Key topics include AI-driven cybersecurity, digital transformation in higher education, and the development of smart cities. Sessions such as "Defending Against Emerging Threats: AI Driven Cybersecurity" and "The Rise of Cities 4.0: Technology, Data, & Citizen Engagement to Drive SDGs" feature expert panelists discussing cutting-edge solutions and strategies.
The conference offers extensive networking opportunities, including panel discussions, fireside chats, and MoU signings. Notable speakers include H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
Professionals in technology, education, and urban development should attend to gain insights into the transformative power of AI and digital innovation, and to connect with key stakeholders driving technological progress.
Speakers(56)
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hafez
Vice President Cybersecurity Affairs at NTRA
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hafez is the Vice President of Cybersecurity Affairs at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, overseeing national cybersecurity policies.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Aly
Cybersecurity Director at Alkan
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Aly is the Cybersecurity Director at Alkan, specializing in protecting digital assets and infrastructure.
Dr. Ashraf Tawakkol
Founder & CEO at Intersection
Dr. Ashraf Tawakkol is the Founder and CEO of Intersection, leading the company's strategic direction.
Dr. Haitham Hamza
Professor of IT at Cairo University
Dr. Haitham Hamza is a Professor of Information Technology at Cairo University, specializing in IT education and research.
Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa
Assistant Sub-Governor & Director EG-FinCIRT at Central Bank of Egypt
Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa is the Assistant Sub-Governor and Director of EG-FinCIRT at the Central Bank of Egypt, overseeing financial cybersecurity initiatives.
Dr. Moataz Hassouna
Chief Technology Officer at Midar
Dr. Moataz Hassouna is the CTO at Midar, leading the company's technological strategies.
Dr. Mohamed Farid
Chairman at Financial Regulatory Authority
Dr. Mohamed Farid is the Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, overseeing financial markets regulation in Egypt.
Dr. Sherif Kishk
Minister Assistant for Smart Governance at Ministry of Higher Education
Dr. Sherif Kishk is the Minister Assistant for Smart Governance at the Ministry of Higher Education, focusing on digital transformation in education.
Eng. Amr Mahfouz
CEO at El Delta
Eng. Amr Mahfouz is the CEO of El Delta, leading the company's technological initiatives.
H.E. Alaa Farouk
Minister of Agriculture at Government of Egypt
H.E. Alaa Farouk is Egypt's Minister of Agriculture, responsible for the nation's agricultural policies and development.
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat
Minister of Communications and Information Technology at Government of Egypt
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat is Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, leading the country's digital transformation efforts.
H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at Government of Egypt
H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour is Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, responsible for advancing the nation's educational and research initiatives.
H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
Minister of ICT & National Guidance at Government of Uganda
H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi is Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, overseeing the country's information and communication technology policies.
H.E. Ms. Mary Kerema
Secretary ICT, e-Government at Government of Kenya
H.E. Ms. Mary Kerema is the Secretary of ICT and e-Government in Kenya, overseeing the country's digital governance initiatives.
Mr. Adel El Ansary
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering at Dell Technologies
Mr. Adel El Ansary is a Senior Manager in Systems Engineering at Dell Technologies, specializing in system design and implementation.
Mr. Ahmed El Menshawy
Senior Product Specialist, Data Protection & Cyber Recovery Solutions at Dell Technologies
Mr. Ahmed El Menshawy is a Senior Product Specialist at Dell Technologies, focusing on data protection and cyber recovery solutions.
Mr. Ahmed Talaat
Regional Cloud CTO, Egypt & North Africa at Huawei
Mr. Ahmed Talaat serves as the Regional Cloud CTO for Egypt and North Africa at Huawei, focusing on cloud computing technologies.
Mr. Alaa El-Zohairy
Chairman at Insurance Federation
Mr. Alaa El-Zohairy is the Chairman of the Insurance Federation, leading the organization's initiatives in the insurance sector.
Mr. Ashraf Koheil
Regional Director, Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Group IB
Mr. Ashraf Koheil is the Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Group IB, specializing in cybersecurity solutions.
Mr. Atef Mohamed
IT & Cloud Senior Director at eFinance
Mr. Atef Mohamed is the IT and Cloud Senior Director at eFinance, focusing on cloud computing services.
Mr. Ayman El Gohary
Executive & Senior Corporate Director, ICT Sector at Unspecified
Mr. Ayman El Gohary is an Executive and Senior Corporate Director in the ICT sector, focusing on information and communication technologies.
Mr. Ayman Shaaban
Head of Incident Response Unit MEA at Kaspersky
Mr. Ayman Shaaban leads the Incident Response Unit for the Middle East and Africa at Kaspersky, focusing on cybersecurity threat mitigation.
Mr. Dan E Khoo
CEO at WITSA
Mr. Dan E Khoo is the CEO of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), promoting global ICT development.
Mr. Darlington T Mandivenga
CEO at Sasai Fintech
Mr. Darlington T Mandivenga is the CEO of Sasai Fintech, leading the company's financial technology services.
Mr. Fissal Oubida
General Manager MEA & India at Lexar
Mr. Fissal Oubida is the General Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and India at Lexar, overseeing regional operations.
Mr. Hany Moussa
Corporate Business Development Senior Director at EFIG
Mr. Hany Moussa is the Corporate Business Development Senior Director at EFIG, focusing on strategic business growth.
Mr. Hardy Pemhiwa
Group CEO at Cassava Technologies
Mr. Hardy Pemhiwa is the Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, guiding the company's technological advancements and market expansion.
Mr. Hossam Megahed
Chairman at Eitesal
Mr. Hossam Megahed is the Chairman of Eitesal, an organization dedicated to the development of Egypt's ICT industry.
Mr. Ibrahim Sarhan
Chairman & CEO at e-finance Investment Group
Mr. Ibrahim Sarhan serves as the Chairman and CEO of e-finance Investment Group, leading the company's financial technology initiatives.
Mr. Jinu Johnson
CEO & Managing Director at Tanmeyah
Mr. Jinu Johnson is the CEO and Managing Director of Tanmeyah, leading the company's financial services.
Mr. Lacina Kone
CEO at Smart Africa
Mr. Lacina Kone is the CEO of Smart Africa, promoting digital transformation across the African continent.
Mr. Maged Mahmoud
Vice President & General Manager Center of Excellence Egypt at Dell Technologies
Mr. Maged Mahmoud serves as the Vice President and General Manager of the Center of Excellence in Egypt at Dell Technologies, focusing on innovation and development.
Mr. Mohamed Abo-El Ezz
Advisory Solutions Principal at Dell Technologies
Mr. Mohamed Abo-El Ezz is an Advisory Solutions Principal at Dell Technologies, providing strategic IT solutions.
Mr. Mohamed Al Prince
Information Security Consultant at GTS Holding
Mr. Mohamed Al Prince is an Information Security Consultant at GTS Holding, advising on cybersecurity measures and protocols.
Mr. Mohamed Amin
Senior Vice President CEEMETA at Dell Technologies
Mr. Mohamed Amin is the Senior Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Dell Technologies, focusing on regional growth and development.
Mr. Mohamed El Rewainy
Digital Business Solutions Director at e& Egypt
Mr. Mohamed El Rewainy is the Digital Business Solutions Director at e& Egypt, focusing on digital transformation services.
Mr. Mohamed El-MoDy
CEO at ICT Misr
Mr. Mohamed El-MoDy is the CEO of ICT Misr, leading the company's information and communication technology services.
Mr. Mohamed Kiwan
CEO at Egypt Trust
Mr. Mohamed Kiwan serves as the CEO of Egypt Trust, leading the company's trust services.
Mr. Mohamed Mowafy
Chief Sales & Distribution Officer at Misr Life Insurance
Mr. Mohamed Mowafy is the Chief Sales and Distribution Officer at Misr Life Insurance, managing sales strategies.
Mr. Mohamed Talaat
Executive Solutions Architect, CTO Office at Huawei
Mr. Mohamed Talaat is an Executive Solutions Architect in the CTO Office at Huawei, designing advanced technological solutions.
Mr. Mohamed Wali
Regional Senior Manager – Egypt, East Africa at Fortinet
Mr. Mohamed Wali is the Regional Senior Manager for Egypt and East Africa at Fortinet, focusing on network security solutions.
Mr. Mohamed Wasfy
Country Manager at HPE Egypt
Mr. Mohamed Wasfy serves as the Country Manager for HPE Egypt, overseeing the company's operations in the region.
Mr. Nicolai Solling
Chief Technology Officer at Help AG
Mr. Nicolai Solling is the CTO at Help AG, overseeing technological strategies and solutions in cybersecurity.
Mr. Omar Elwy
Head of Information Security GRC at eFinance
Mr. Omar Elwy serves as the Head of Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance at eFinance, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Mr. Omar Gouda
CEO at Misr Insurance
Mr. Omar Gouda serves as the CEO of Misr Insurance, overseeing the company's operations and growth.
Mr. Omar Mandour
Marketing Director at Orange Egypt
Mr. Omar Mandour serves as the Marketing Director at Orange Egypt, leading marketing strategies and campaigns.
Mr. Ossama Kamal
Chairman at Tradefairs International
Mr. Ossama Kamal is the Chairman of Tradefairs International, overseeing the organization's strategic direction and operations.
Mr. Said Saif
Director General E-government at Zanzibar
Mr. Said Saif serves as the Director General of E-government in Zanzibar, focusing on digital governance initiatives.
Mr. Sameh Emam
Principal Cybersecurity Architect at Cisco
Mr. Sameh Emam serves as the Principal Cybersecurity Architect at Cisco, designing secure network infrastructures.
Mr. Sherif Yehia
Deputy Assistant Chairman & CIO at Financial Regulatory Authority
Mr. Sherif Yehia serves as the Deputy Assistant Chairman and CIO at the Financial Regulatory Authority, managing information systems.
Mr. Stephan Kurger
Chief of Technology & Product at inDrive
Mr. Stephan Kurger is the Chief of Technology and Product at inDrive, leading technological and product development.
Mr. Taha Khalifa
General Manager, Middle East and Africa at Intel
Mr. Taha Khalifa serves as the General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Intel, overseeing regional operations and strategy.
Mr. Tamer Mortada
Chairman at Aroma Group
Mr. Tamer Mortada is the Chairman of Aroma Group, leading the company's creative and technological endeavors.
Mr. Wasim Youssef
Head of Technology MENA at Palo Alto Networks
Mr. Wasim Youssef is the Head of Technology for the Middle East and North Africa at Palo Alto Networks, leading technological advancements in cybersecurity.
Mr. Yasser Helmy
Vice President IoT at e& enterprise
Mr. Yasser Helmy is the Vice President of IoT at e& enterprise, focusing on Internet of Things solutions.
Mr. Yehia ElGohary
Head of Information Security at eFinance
Mr. Yehia ElGohary serves as the Head of Information Security at eFinance, ensuring the protection of financial data and systems.
Event Details
- Date
- November 17-20, 2024
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt
- Cairo International Conference Center
- Audience
- Technology professionals, educators, urban developers, policymakers