AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026 concluded today in Cairo after two days of packed halls and strong international participation. The debut edition positioned AI Everything as the region’s most comprehensive artificial intelligence platform, spanning infrastructure, enterprise deployment, investment, and startups.

The event gathered global AI enterprises, startups, investors, policymakers, and experts. Discussions focused on the strategic importance of artificial intelligence and its untapped economic potential. Speakers explored how policy, capital, and cross border cooperation can accelerate adoption and long term growth.

His Excellency Eng. Raafat Hindy, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, highlighted the country’s commitment to building a competitive AI ecosystem. He said hosting the event demonstrates Egypt’s focus on advancing AI innovation, talent, and investment across the region. He added that by next year the ICT industry is expected to grow stronger and the national AI ecosystem larger, with an even more impactful edition planned for 2027.

More than 250 startups participated, forming one of the region’s most concentrated AI showcases. Among them, UK based Emotii introduced what it described as an emotionally intelligent communication platform. Its agentic AI system decodes emotional nuance in real time multilingual conversations for meetings, live events, and global teams. The goal is to ensure communication is not only translated but fully understood.

In addition, Amira AI presented its MIRA platform, designed to unify sales and customer service tools into a single AI system. The platform manages customer interactions and trains human agents through AI simulations. It is currently deployed across more than 150 enterprises, including Audi, DP World, and L’Oreal. The company reports measurable gains in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Meanwhile, Datalentech demonstrated how AI can reshape agriculture. Its decision engine, Paula, predicts key variables in poultry farming such as feed efficiency, mortality rates, and pricing. The system claims more than 90 percent accuracy weeks in advance. This enables producers to move from uncertainty to data driven planning.

Healthcare innovation was also highlighted. Egyptian startup IRRI Vision showcased an AI powered retinal screening solution designed to detect time critical conditions such as Retinopathy of Prematurity. The system integrates into clinical workflows and portable imaging devices, aiming to reduce delayed diagnoses that can lead to irreversible blindness.

One of the most attended sessions featured content creator Ahmed El Ghandour, known for one of the Arab world’s most watched science channels with 2.3 million subscribers. In a keynote titled Simplifying AI for the Arab World, he called for clarity over hype. He said AI is no longer emerging technology but is already reshaping governments, markets, and societies. He emphasized the need to explain the transformation objectively, without exaggeration or fear driven narratives. He added that the goal should be empowerment, not intimidation, especially for graduates and professionals navigating rapid change.

Across financial services, speakers underlined AI’s shift from transformation to intelligence led operations. Ahmed Abdelaal, Group CEO of Mashreq, said banking is evolving into an intelligence industry. He noted that success depends less on raw computing power and more on agility in deploying AI to create value.

Similarly, Ahmed Yehia, CEO of Fintech and Digital Lifestyle at e&, highlighted AI’s role in simplifying financial services for mass adoption. He said customers expect seamless and intuitive experiences, and that investment in AI is essential to deliver trusted and accessible solutions.

A panel featuring leaders from OPay Nigeria and MNT Halan examined AI systems built under real world constraints. Dotun Adekunle, COO and CTO of OPay Nigeria, and Ahmed Mansour, Head of Data and Analytics at MNT Halan, explained how operating in environments with uneven connectivity, regulatory complexity, and price sensitivity has accelerated practical AI adoption. They said necessity driven innovation is advancing financial inclusion and digital payments across underserved populations.

From an investment perspective, Gerald Ko, Venture Senior Investment Manager at Gobi Partners, addressed shifting funding dynamics. He outlined emerging routes such as multi currency structures and offshore liquidity hubs. He also emphasized support for startups with clearer revenue models and scalable market strategies.

Overall, the first edition recorded strong global participation and industry momentum. Organizers confirmed that AI Everything will return to Cairo from 1 to 2 June 2027, with a deeper focus on AI led growth, enterprise adoption, and startup scale across the Middle East and Africa.

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