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Techne Summit 2024: Celebrating Decade of Innovation at Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Techne Summit 2024: Celebrating Decade of Innovation at Bibliotheca Alexandrina

– The 10th edition of the Techne Summit will take place from October 5 to 8 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, celebrating ten years of innovation and entrepreneurship with the theme “10 Years of Connecting The Right People.”

– The summit is expected to attract over 40,000 participants, including more than 200 investors and 1,000 startups, featuring discussions across ten tracks such as Ed-Tech, FinTech, health tech, and gaming, along with two competitions for entrepreneurial projects.

– Swedish Ambassador Håkan Emsgård will highlight Sweden’s commitment to supporting innovation, while Techne Summit Co-Founder Tarek El Kady emphasizes the platform’s role in empowering entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration across the technology landscape.

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will host the 10th edition of the “Techne Summit Alexandria” from October 5 to 8, marking ten years of connecting innovators and entrepreneurs under the theme “10 Years of Connecting The Right People.”

This milestone event is expected to draw over 40,000 participants, including experts, entrepreneurs, and youth from around the world. The summit will feature more than 200 investors supporting promising ventures and showcase over 1,000 startups presenting their innovations. Attendees can look forward to discussions across ten tracks, including marketing technology, Ed-Tech, FinTech, health tech, e-commerce, gaming, and corporate innovation, along with two competitions for entrepreneurial projects.

Håkan Emsgård, the Swedish Ambassador to Cairo, expressed pride in the Embassy’s long-standing partnership with Techne Summit, emphasizing Sweden’s leadership in technology and sustainable development. “We’re excited to sponsor a competition themed around Gaming, which fosters creativity and economic growth, and look forward to continued collaboration between Egypt and Sweden,” he stated.

Tarek El Kady, Co-Founder and CEO of Techne Summit, noted, “Today, we celebrate ten years of innovation that have empowered entrepreneurs and supported startups. This edition continues to redefine the technology landscape and foster cooperation in Egypt and beyond.”

Starting as a gathering of 900 participants, Techne has evolved into a significant initiative, launching impactful programs like Techne Drifts and Techne’s Corporate Innovation Program. The upcoming summit will feature over 80 panel discussions and 100 interactive workshops, focusing on technological advancements and investment opportunities in the region.

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