Silicon Waha Launches Fourth Edition of “Waha Connect” at Sadat Technology City to Empower Young Innovators
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Silicon Waha for Technology Parks has officially launched the fourth edition of “Waha Connect: Shaping the ICT Horizon” at Sadat Technology City. The event gathered over 250 students from Delta Technological University, Sadat University, and Al Riada University, alongside nearly 60 prominent figures from the tech industry, government, entrepreneurship, and investment sectors
This year’s edition reinforces Silicon Waha’s mission to empower young talent, enhance technology as a key driver of economic growth, and position technology parks as integrated innovation hubs spanning from the Delta to Upper Egypt. Waha Connect provides a vibrant platform connecting university students with enterprises, investors, and entrepreneurs, transforming bright ideas into real professional opportunities
Enhancing Technology Parks’ Role in National Innovation
Eng. Hashim Mansi, CEO of Silicon Waha, highlighted that the fourth edition marks a new milestone in the company’s nationwide journey to support innovation:
“Through Waha Connect, we have successfully linked students with entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders, creating a bridge between talent and opportunity. Today, we continue this journey from Sadat Technology City.”
As the national operator of technology parks, Silicon Waha fosters a growth-ready environment that opens new opportunities for youth and strengthens collaboration between universities, companies, government entities, and the investment community
Inspiring Sessions and Success Stories
The event featured keynote sessions by leading experts, covering trends in innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technologies:
Eng. Islam El-Fishawy, Chairman of Sadat City Board of Trustees, emphasized technology hubs’ role in nurturing local talent
Eng. Karim Ghoneim, CEO of KMG, shared insights on scaling industrial excellence
Prof. Ayman Eid, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, discussed entrepreneurship as a pillar of economic transformation in higher education
Eng. Ahmed Mansour presented the growth story of Microsystems AI, demonstrating how a small idea evolved into a global tech enterprise
The event also hosted Mr. Ahmed Abdelaziz, Site Director at Teleperformance, highlighting the integration of AI and digital solutions in global business services
