NTI's Hearing Session on the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Benha National University Participates in NTI's Hearing Session on the Future of Digital Infrastructure as Part of Egypt Forum 2026 Preparations

As part of Benha National University's commitment to participating in national dialogues on the development of the ICT sector, Dr. Mahmoud El-Refaey, Programs Director at the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Eman Abdel Ghaffar, Programs Director at the Faculty of Computer Science, attended a hearing session organized by the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI). The session, held to discuss the future of ICT infrastructure, was part of the preparatory meetings for Egypt Forum 2026, scheduled from October 19 to 24.

The session aimed to gather insights from academics, experts, and specialists while discussing the key challenges and opportunities in developing digital infrastructure, data centers, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. It also focused on building specialized talent, bridging the skills gap, and fostering integration among academic institutions, relevant authorities, and the industrial sector.

Discussions covered various proposals to develop digital capabilities, support applied scientific research, and strengthen university-industry collaboration to create national solutions for advanced technologies. These efforts aim to keep pace with rapid ICT advancements and support Egypt's digital transformation journey.

Benha National University’s participation reaffirms its role in promoting scientific dialogue, exchanging academic and practical expertise, and addressing technological issues of national priority, ultimately aligning its academic programs with labor market needs and sustainable development goals.