Egypt Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence Systems Conference and Exhibition (CDIS-EGYPT) to be launched at May 2023

" Egypt Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence Systems Conference and Exhibition (CDIS-EGYPT) " in its preliminary version, scheduled to take place next May over three days from 16 to 18 May 2023, Under the auspices of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, with the support of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Electricity, the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, the Suez Canal Authority, the Supreme Cyber Security Authority, the National Authority for Management and Investment, and the National Centre for Computer and Network Emergency, With the participation of a high-level delegation from Egypt's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior, and in cooperation with a coalition of private sector companies.

All these sponsorships come under the interest of the Egyptian state in cybersecurity as an important defensive force within Egypt's digital strategy to secure and protect the privacy of personal data in the 2030 plan. The conference is expected to serve as a unique platform for bringing together the world's leading cybersecurity experts, technology companies and government officials to discuss the latest developments in the field of digital security, determine the future of cybersecurity in Egypt and the Middle East at the individual and institutional levels and make real progress at all levels.

Egypt Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence Systems Conference and Exhibition (CDIS-EGYPT) is the first of its kind in Egypt to highlight the current situation and future of cybersecurity locally and internationally. The conference aims to discuss the latest trends and techniques in cybersecurity, the impact of cyberattacks on different sectors and industries, how to counter them and build flexible cybersecurity strategies to ensure integrated information infrastructure. The conference is expected to bring together senior executives, cybersecurity experts and professionals from various industries to discuss the future of cybersecurity and how to protect their organizations from cyber threats.

CDIS-EGYPT also targets all those interested in the cybersecurity sector, starting from students, fresh graduates interested in specializing in this field, tech startups, cybersecurity experts and intelligence information security managers, heads of information sections, senior security officers and senior technicians, as well as cybersecurity and intelligence industry leaders, government officials and decision makers. An entrepreneurial hackathon will be launched under the auspices of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the National Computer and Network Emergency Preparedness Centre (EG-CERET). It aims to create advanced technological solutions to develop the cybersecurity industry in Egypt and the Arab homeland and raising awareness of its importance.

On this occasion, Mohamed Al Saidi, CEO of Tratek Technology and Advanced Solutions, which chairs the Alliance of Companies Organizing CDIS-EGYPT, stated that "The conference and exhibition come in line with Egypt Vision 2030, which aims to digitize the state and Egypt's digital transformation strategy. The Egyptian state is also keen to play a pivotal and important role to support the initiatives of entrepreneurs and students interested in the cybersecurity sector."

“The conference and exhibition have received not only domestic attention but also regional and international attention, putting Egypt on the map of global conferences. The conference is scheduled to host a number of the world's leading cybersecurity experts. The Conference will also host the periodic meeting of the Arab Regional Group of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). We are confident that this conference will contribute significantly to the growth of the domestic market and the overall progress of the State in the field of cybersecurity in realizing the vision of the State to create a secure and prosperous digital landscape for Egypt in the Middle East and Africa." Al Saidi added.

Tritek Technology and Advanced Solutions - in collaboration with a number of trusted partners, BWC International Consulting, the Conference's knowledge partner, Event House, Perez Community and Brandit Cairo - has been keen to organize the Conference to continue these efforts and to bring together cybersecurity professionals, experts and public and private decision makers. This event also provides an exceptional opportunity for many emerging technology companies to showcase their skills, while promoting innovation and the development of Egypt's cybersecurity industry.