BUILDING A DIGITAL FUTURE

26-27

SEPTEMBER 2023

VENUE

Kempinski, Royal Maxim Palace Hotel, Cairo

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WHY DIGITAL FIRST CONFERENCE

The world is witnessing a revolution in Digital transformation. Egypt has set its sights on becoming a leading player in the digital economy through its visionary strategy, Egypt Vision 2030. This ambitious plan places digital transformation at the core of the country’s development, aiming to leverage technology to drive economic growth, improve public services, and enhance its citizen’s overall quality of life.

In alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and its digital transformation strategy, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched Digital Egypt. This comprehensive initiative aims to accelerate
digital transformation and promote the adoption of digital technologies across sectors as part of the Egyptian government vision. Significant investments are being made to develop robust digital infrastructure, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and promote digital skills development, reflecting Egypt’s commitment to its digital transformation journey.

In collaboration with C-level executives and Heads of Sectors involved in the Digital Transformation Journey, we are hosting Digital First Egypt Forum on September 26-27. Egypt is on a path of rapid digitalization, and such a conference provides a platform to discuss and showcase the potential of digital transformation. It enables knowledge sharing, highlights best practices, cutting-edge technologies, and facilitates collaboration among industry experts, government officials, and entrepreneurs. By focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for digital transformation, the conference empowers participants to drive innovation, enhance efficiency and build the digital future of Egypt.
 
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WHY DIGITAL FIRST CONFERENCE

The world is witnessing a revolution in Digital transformation. Egypt has set its sights on becoming a leading player in the digital economy through its visionary strategy, Egypt Vision 2030. This ambitious plan places digital transformation at the core of the country’s development, aiming to leverage technology to drive economic growth, improve public services, and enhance its citizens’ overall quality of life.

In alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and its digital transformation strategy, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched Digital Egypt. This comprehensive initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation and promote the adoption of digital technologies across sectors as part of investments are being made to develop robust digital infrastructure, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and promote digital skills to its digital transformation journey.

In collaboration with C-level executives and Heads of Sectors involved in the Digital Transformation Journey, we are hosting Digital First Egypt Forum on September 26-27. Egypt is on a path of rapid digitalization, and such a conference provides a platform to discuss and showcase the potential of digital transformation. It enables knowledge
sharing, highlights best practices, cutting-edge technologies, and facilitates collaboration among industry experts, government officials, and entrepreneurs. By focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for digital transformation, the conference empowers participants to drive innovation, enhance efficiency and build the digital future of Egypt.

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KEY CONFERENCE ELEMENTS

Impactful Program

A highly anticipated conference where attendees will engage in a high-level international forum that addresses critical advances and pressing challenges in Digital Transformation. The conference program includes a series of key note speeches, presentations, panel discussions and more.

2 day Exhibition and Networking

Prime opportunity for attendees to connect, collaborate, and explore cutting-edge products and solutions. Engage with industry professionals, gain insights, and forge valuable partnerships in a vibrant setting. Don't miss this dynamic event where connections are made, ideas flourish and business opportunities abound.

Media & Live Broadcast

Experience our conference with media and live broadcasts. Reach a global audience through expert partners and advanced technology. Engage with industry experts and amplify your message for maximum impact.

Networking Luncheons and Coffee Breaks

Network over meals and coffee breaks. Connect with industry peers, speakers, and thought leaders while enjoying delicious refreshments. Expand your network, exchange insights, and forge valuable collaborations.

ADVISORY BOARD

Sherif Hamdy

2023 EVENT SPEAKERS

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Khaled El Attar

Vice Minister for Digital Transformation,
Automation and Administrative Development at
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)





Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hafez

Vice President Cybersecurity Affairs,
NTRA (National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt)





Eng. Doaa Khaled

Director of Electronic Transactions Security Sector and Digital Signature Competency Center at
ITIDA





Ramy A.Fathy, PhD

Chief Expert, Digital Technologies and Public Policy at NTRA





Hisham Aboulyazeed

Director Industry 4.0,
NTRA (National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt)





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Dr. Hoda Baraka

Advisor to Minister for Technology Talents Development, MCIT,
Egypt





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Mohamed AbdelWahab

Executive Director at Maadi Technology Park (MCIT),
Egypt





Asmaa Anwar

Performance Excellence Expert
ITIDA





Jay Chandan

Chairman & CEO
Gorilla Technology Group





Ahmed
ElShafie

PwC | Associate Director,
Data & Analytics




Dr. Heba Abdel Monem Hamza

Economic Consultant and Digital Economy Expert, the Head of The Technical Office Sector
Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC)





Dr. Ashraf Abdelwahab

Digital Transformation Director,
IVE, Public Sector,
SAP Egypt





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Suzanne El
Akabaoui

Advisor to the ICT Minister on Data Governance





Rajesh
Natarajan

Chief Innovation Officer
Gorilla Technology Group





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Walaa Salah Eldeen

Cyber security & Innovation Sr Consultant -Telecom Egypt





Ahmed Hossam

Lead IOT/OT security
at EG Cert




Dawalat Hashem

Chief Information Officer
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)




Sherif Hamdy

Head of ICT Operation,
Orange Egypt




Anthony Samir Fouad

Head of Cyber Security Unit,
Ministry of Health and Population,
Arab Republic of Egypt





Iman Megahed

AVP for Digital Transformation Chief Knowledge and Strategy Officer
The American University Cairo




Mohamed Kamal

Director of Cyber Security
Ministry of Finance - Egypt




Ahmed Osama

Chief Information Security Officer,
Misr for Central Clearing,
Depository and Registry





Dr.Rasha ELbanna

Digital Arts Track Head,(DEBI & DECI)-MCIT, PhD.Blended Learning





Ahmed Hassan Yousef

Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Egypt University of informatics





Germin Abouel Atta

CIO,
The British University in Egypt




Amr Mansour

Deputy Chief Transformation Officer,
Banque Misr




Mohamed Atef

Director of Engineering,
Architects and Technology,
Arab African International Bank





Ibrahim Galal Gaber

Chief Technology Officer,
Egypt University of Informatics





Dr. Fady Ismaeel

Consultant, Digital Governance Expert





Mohamed Ghazala

Founder and VP of Operation
DAMA Egypt





Ahmad Khalafallah

Big Data and
Analytics Expert





Ahmed Sabry Elshafiey

Group Digital Transformation Director
Hassan Allam Holding





Mohammad Musharraf

Director of Enterprise Projects
Alfa Medical Group





Michael Mounir

Head of IT and Digital Transformation
EVA Pharma





Khaled Alaa

Head of Operations talabat
Egypt





Mohamed Hamed

Chief Technology Officer
Ceramic Platino





Youssef Mohamed

Chief Technology Officer,
Buguard





Wessam Maher

Chief Information Security
and Risk Officer
The American University in Cairo





Donia Haggag

Enterprise Arhitect
The American University in Cairo





Mohammad Radwan

Senior Officer,
User Experience and Digital Design
The American university Cairo





Heba Atteya

Director of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
The American University in Cairo





Nada Refaee

Business Analysis & Delivery
Senior Officer
The American University in Cairo





Kholoud Dorgham

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lead
IBM





Amr Mohamed Eid

Cloud Architect
IBM

CONFERENCE AGENDA

  • Day 1
  • Day 2

9:00 am

Registration starts.

10:00: 10:05 am

Opening Remarks from the Organizer

10:05: 10:08 am

National Anthem

10:10 – 10:12 am

Opening video

10:15:10:20 am

Introduction to the conference by EMCEE

10:20 : 10:35 am

Egypt’s Digital Transformation Journey- Vice Minister Khaled El-Attar, MCIT

10:35 : 11:15 am

Spot light on Egypt's Digital Transformation Vision

  • Panel Discussion: Building a Digital Egypt: Pioneering the Future of Digital Transformation aligned vision 2030
  • Unveiling the vision and objectives of "Digital Egypt" for a thriving digital society
  • Key pillars shaping Egypt's digital transformation strategy
  • Navigating challenges and opportunities in building a robust digital economy
  • Leveraging Digital transformation for Economic growth
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor

11:15 : 11:30am

This is the beginning of Impossible to Inexorable

  • Jay Chandan – CEO – Gorilla- Technologies

11:30 : 12:00 pm

Exhibition Opening & VIP Exhibition tour (First break)

12:00 : 12:40 pm

Panel discussion Spot light on Digital Transformation Leaders and Innovators

  • Panel Discussion: Role in Driving Innovation and Enabling Digital Transformation

Key Discussion Points:

  • Power of Emerging Tech: Role in leveraging AI, ML, Blockchain, Cloud, Cyber Security, 5G and IoT for innovation and efficiency.
  • Risk Management: Strategies to ensure secure digital transformation and data protection.
  • Cultural Change: Their role in improving innovation, collaboration, and digital fluency. Driving Egypt's Digital Growth: CIOs' contributions to aligning with Egypt's vision, enhancing competitiveness.
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor

12:40 – 12:50 pm

Presentation: Putting AI to work with IBM Watson X – Kholoud Dorgham -IBM - Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

12:50 – 1:00 pm

Digital Transformation journey in Higher Education & Training

  • Hisham Darwish Naseej

1:00 – 1:10 pm

PPresentation Unleashing the Power of Transformation in IT Companies

  • Asmaa Anwar –Performance Excellence Expert ITIDA

1:10 – 1:40 pm

Networking break (second break)

During the Networking Break at Digital Egypt, VIP guests will embark on a fascinating tour to meet esteemed sponsors and exhibitors, connecting with leaders actively shaping Egypt's digital transformation journey while showcasing cutting-edge technologies.

1:40 - 1:50 pm

Ramy Fathy Presentation

1:50 - 2:25 pm

Spot Light on Data

  • Panel Discussion: The impact of Data in Driving Egypt's Digital Transformation Journey
  • Explore how Chief Data Officers/ Heads of Data leverage data for innovation and uncover new opportunities and the impact of data analytics on operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
  • Gain insights into establishing robust data governance frameworks for quality, security, and compliance.
  • Overcoming the challenges of managing and integrating diverse data sources, formats, and structures.
  • Youssef Mohamed – CTO - Buguard
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor - 40mins

2:35 - 2:45 pm

Presentation Dark web Threats, Shielding your business from account take overs

  • Youssef Mohamed – CTO - Buguard

2:45 – 3:20 pm

A Spotlight on Customer Experience

  • Panel Discussion: Driving Customer-Centric Digital Transformation in Egypt
  • Customer-Centric Marketing: Personalization, Engagement, and Loyalty
  • Discussing the role of customer experience (CX) solutions and strategies in driving customer-centric digital transformation to meet customer expectations in the Egyptian market.
  • Challenges and Opportunities for CXOs and CMOs in Digital Transformation
  • Aligning CXO and CMO Objectives for Successful Digital Transformation
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor - 40mins

3:15 pm

  • Networking Lunch and END of Day 1

Opening Slot- Panel Discussion:

8:30 am

Core team reports

9:30 – 10:30 am

Registration starts. (first coffee break)

10:30 – 10:40 am

Welcome note by EMCEE

10:40 – 11:20 am

Opening Panel - Spot Light on Cyber Security Leaders

  • Panel Discussion: Securing Digital Transformation: Challenges and Strategies for Leads of Cyber Security in Egypt
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management: Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity governance and effectively managing risks in the digital transformation era.
  • Securing the Cloud: Implementing robust security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and applications in cloud environments
  • Collaboration and Information Sharing: To foster information sharing, collective defense, and enhanced cybersecurity resilience in the digital transformation journey.
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor - 40min

11:20 – 11:35 am

Presentation

  • Iman Megahed – American university of cairo

11:35 am – 12:00 pm

Spotlight on Cloud & Data Centres

  • Panel Discussion Topic: "Transforming Egypt: Cloud and Data Centers for Digital Development"
  • Enhancing Digital Government Services: Utilizing cloud and data centers enhances citizen services and improves operational efficiency.
  • Advancing Connectivity and Speed: Robust data centers and cloud solutions enable faster data exchange and improved connectivity for accelerated digital growth.
  • Harnessing the Power of the Cloud: Leveraging cloud solutions to optimize resource utilization, enhance data security, and drive digital innovation.
  • Building a Tech-Ready Workforce: Empowering Organizations with cloud and data.
  • 4 Panellists- Primary market & 1 sponsor - 40min

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Networking break (second break)

During the Networking Break at Digital Egypt, VIP guests will embark on a fascinating tour to meet esteemed sponsors and exhibitors, connecting with leaders actively shaping Egypt's digital transformation journey while showcasing cutting-edge technologies.

12:30 - 12:45 pm

Presentation

  • Dr, Marwa Zein - Presentation

12:45 – 1:00 pm

Fire Side chat session with IT Offshoring, Outsourcing, and Contact centres

  • Digital Transformation: Driving Growth and Competitiveness: Discover how Egypt's digital transformation fuels IT offshoring and outsourcing growth.
  • Implementing the "Digital Strategy" Egypt: Gain insights into Egypt's strategy to triple export revenue, create jobs, and establish Egypt as a recognized brand
  • Building a Thriving Ecosystem:- Enahance the business environment, Develop talent, and strenghten infrastructure for growth.
  • Investment Opportunities: Targeting key segments like contract centers, software, and BFSI expanding Egypt's IT offshoring and outsourcing sector.
  • 3 Panelists- Primary market & 1 sponsor

1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Arab African Investment Bank – Mohd Atef presentation

1:20 pm

Closing Remarks

1:20 pm

  • Networking Lunch and End of Conference

Opening Slot- Panel Discussion:

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Associate Sponsors

Digital Transformation Partner

Strategic Sponsors

Networking Partner

Media Partners

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Who should Sponsor

Technology Solution Providers:

Cloud service providers, cybersecurity firms, AI and machine learning specialists, IoT platform providers, data analytics companies and digital experience solution providers.

Consulting and Advisory Firms:

Organizations specializing in digital transformation consulting, strategy development and implementation services.

Industry-Specific Solution Providers:

Healthcare IT providers, manufacturing automation companies, financial technology (FinTech) firms, retail technology vendors or logistics and supply chain solution providers.

Telecom and Connectivity Providers:

Connectivity solutions, 5G infrastructure, network services and IoT connectivity.

Innovation and Startups:

Blockchain, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robotics or automation.

Data and Analytics Companies:

Data management, analytics and insights.

Training and Education Providers:

Digital skills training, certifications, and educational programs in areas such as digital marketing, data science, AI or agile methodologies.

Enterprise Software Providers:

ERP systems, CRM platforms, project management tools or collaboration software.

Delegate Profile who should attend

C-Level Executives: CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other top-level executives
IT and Digital Leaders: IT directors, digital transformation leaders, and technology managers
Business Leaders and Managers: Business unit leaders, department heads, and managers
Digital Strategists and Consultants
Technology Professionals: IT professionals, software developers, data scientists
Industry Experts and Analysts
Academia and Researchers
Government Officials and Policy Makers
Industry Professionals: Professionals from various industries impacted by digital transformation, such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, energy, and transportation.

How to Get involved

Speaking Enquiries

Shehnaz Shaik

  • shenaz@eventsfirstgroup.com
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Shyam Reddy

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  • +971 50 769 1964
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