The Information Technology Industry Development Agency
(ITIDA) is extending Egypt’s mature IT and offshoring industry beyond Cairo, staging its 18th
employment fair at the Digital Egypt Innovation Hub (CREATIVA) in Beni Suef’s technology
park. The initiative reflects ITIDA’s strategy to bring job opportunities closer to youth in tier-2
cities, connect skilled talent with leading employers, and reinforce Egypt’s position as a global
hub for IT and business services.
The fair brought together 11 local and international companies, offering more than 650 job
opportunities across IT services, business process outsourcing (BPO), and contact centers.
Employers included VOIS, Aura Communication, VXI, Swift Act, and Business Spike Agency,
alongside other firms such as Mashroak, Modern Technology, and Arkan for Economic
Investments. Industry bodies like the Digital Economy and Technology General Division
(DETGD) and the international student organization AIESEC also joined the event, highlighting
its collaborative nature.
Engineer Mahmoud Sofrata, ITIDA’s Vice President for ICT Markets Development, toured the
company booths and met with job seekers. In a dialogue session with youth, he emphasized that
developing skills is the foundation of career success, pointing to three pillars: mastering artificial
intelligence as the language of the digital era, strengthening language proficiency to compete
globally, and cultivating soft skills such as teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication.
“We saw the ambition, energy, and creativity of Egyptian youth on full display,” Sofrata said,
stressing that talent development is a continuous journey enabling the next generation to thrive in
both local and global labor markets.
The fair drew significant turnout, with more than 2,000 registrations and over 700 participants
attending in person. To facilitate access, ITIDA partnered with Silicon Waha, the company
managing Egypt’s technology parks across tier 2 cities, to provide free transportation from
central Beni Suef to the Digital Egypt Innovation Hub.
Alongside recruitment, the event featured workshops and career counseling sessions designed to
align young professionals with labor market requirements. Sessions explored interview
preparation, the role of AI and automation in CX services, and the importance of interpersonal
skills in employability. Other discussions focused on technology’s role in shaping future
industries, building careers in contact centers, and introductory guidance on freelancing.
By moving its employment fairs to tier-2 cities, ITIDA is widening the geographic reach of
Egypt’s digital economy, ensuring opportunities are not confined to Cairo, and channeling the
country’s abundant human capital toward a globally competitive industry.
