9/8/2026
Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of the University, received the delegation participating in the 2026 Innovation Hackathon in Computing and Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Faculty of Computers and Information. This event reflects the University's commitment to supporting innovation and scientific research and enhancing its role in keeping pace with the rapid advancements in computing and artificial intelligence. The meeting was attended by a number of academic leaders, experts, and specialists.
The delegation included Major General Dr. Ahmed Khairy, Assistant Director of the Egyptian Military Academy for Scientific Research; Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Aty, Head of the National Committee for Artificial Intelligence; Major General Dr. Shady El-Gohary, Advisor to the Director of the Egyptian Military Academy for Innovation; and Dr. Heba Saleh, Head of the Information Technology Institute. Also present were Dr. Ismail Ismail Ibrahim, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Osama Abu Saada, Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Information.
The reception of the delegation comes as part of Kafrelsheikh University's commitment to strengthening cooperation and communication with scientific, research, and technological institutions, and opening new horizons for its students and young researchers to benefit from specialized national expertise. This supports the innovation ecosystem and links the outputs of education and scientific research to the needs of the country and the labor market.
Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid, the university president, emphasized that the university's hosting of this technological event clearly reflects its belief in the importance of investing in young minds. He pointed out that artificial intelligence and computing are among the most important drivers of development worldwide, and that Egyptian universities bear a pivotal role in preparing generations capable of dealing with these changes and creating real technological solutions.
He explained that the university welcomes cooperation with various scientific, academic, research, and technological institutions, stressing that the presence of a select group of leaders, experts, and specialists at the hackathon events represents a real added value for students and participants. It allows them to directly engage with diverse experiences and learn about the latest trends and applications in the fields of artificial intelligence and computing.
Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid added that Kafrelsheikh University views the hackathon not merely as a competition between student teams, but as a platform for discovering talent, stimulating creativity, and transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions that serve various sectors of the country and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030.
The university president pointed out that the next phase requires greater integration between universities and research and technological institutions. He emphasized that the university seeks to build sustainable bridges with its partners to provide an educational and research environment capable of producing knowledge and technology, and preparing students to compete in the local and international job markets.
The presence of leaders from the Egyptian Military Academy, the National Committee for Artificial Intelligence, and the Information Technology Institute reflects the importance of the hackathon as a scientific and technological platform that combines education, scientific research, innovation, and practical application. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about the latest technological trends and benefit from the expertise of specialists.
The organization of the Innovation Hackathon in Computing and Artificial Intelligence, and the hosting of this high-level delegation, underscores Kafrelsheikh University's commitment to strengthening its position as a university that supports innovation, technology, and applied scientific research. It also provides students with real-world platforms to discover their abilities, refine their skills, work collaboratively, and develop smart solutions to address real-world challenges.
Furthermore, the hackathon represents a new step in the university's journey toward developing individuals capable of shaping the future, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, and transforming student creativity into added value for the economy and society. This aligns with the Egyptian state's drive toward digital transformation and building a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.