The Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization (AICTO) took part in the 30th edition of the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference (Cairo ICT 2026), held in the Arab Republic of Egypt from 7 to 10 November 2026. This participation formed part of the Organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Arab-African cooperation, support regional initiatives in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and advance capacity-building efforts.
As one of the leading technology platforms in the Arab region and the African continent, Cairo ICT provides an important opportunity to reinforce cooperation with regional and international institutions and organizations, and to translate shared visions for the digital future into practical initiatives with sustainable impact.
In this context, H.E. Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor, Director General of AICTO, took part in the conference proceedings and delivered a keynote address, highlighting the importance of strengthening joint Arab efforts to develop smart, secure and resilient digital ecosystems, advance digital sovereignty, and invest in human capital as a fundamental pillar of digital transformation.
Four Strategic Events Highlighting AICTO’s Participation
AICTO’s participation features the organization and contribution to four key events, reflecting its strategic priorities and commitment to strengthening regional and interregional cooperation:
- Resilient IPv6 Networks in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An event organized by AICTO in partnership with Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the IPv6 Forum. It aims to highlight the importance of developing Internet infrastructure and enhancing its readiness to meet the requirements of the AI era. The event builds on previous cooperation among the partners, which included the organization of a dedicated summit and the launch of Egypt’s National Strategy for the Transition to IPv6.
- Sovereign AI Infrastru
- cture – Towards a Shared Arab-African Vision: A high-level roundtable held in cooperation with Smart Africa, bringing together senior officials and experts to explore prospects for Arab-African cooperation in developing sovereign AI infrastructure, particularly data centres, computing capabilities and data governance. The discussions aim to support the development of more autonomous, integrated and competitive regional ecosystems.
- Empowering Women Leaders in AI and Cybersecurity through the AWAIL Programme: A roundtable held under AWAIL, AICTO’s strategic regional programme launched to empower Arab and African women and strengthen their representation in leadership and decision-making positions in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The initiative focuses on fostering intergenerational dialogue, developing leadership and technical skills, and preparing a new generation of women leaders capable of contributing to securing cyberspace and designing trustworthy and responsible technological systems.
- Strengthening Child Online Protection: Towards Safe Digital Standards that Respect Minors’ Privacy: A roundtable organized in cooperation with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), and Tunisia’s National Telecommunications Authority. It aims to coordinate efforts and exchange expertise on aligning international technical standards with national and regional policies for child online protection. Discussions will also address the implementation of age-assurance frameworks and the design of safe digital services that safeguard minors’ privacy across the Arab region.
Towards a Shared Arab-African Digital Future
This participation reflects AICTO’s continued commitment to advancing Arab-African digital integration through the development of digital infrastructure, the promotion of digital sovereignty, the strengthening of human capacities, and the expansion of cooperation with regional and international partners.
AICTO also reaffirms that building a sustainable digital future goes beyond keeping pace with technological developments. It requires a shared vision, effective partnerships and sustained investment in people, paving the way for a secure, intelligent and sustainable Arab digital future.