On 8 May, UNU will host “Aligning Intelligence with Purpose: Egypt’s Vision for Responsible and Inclusive AI”, a conversation with H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt. The event will start at 16:00 in the 1F Annex Space at the UNU Headquarters in Tokyo.
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping societies, Egypt is charting a path that aligns technological advancement with ethical responsibility and inclusive development. Egypt’s vision for responsible AI is rooted in human-centric governance, regional cooperation and local relevance, integrating AI across sectors such as health care, agriculture and public services, while investing in talent development, digital infrastructure and ethical frameworks. Egypt has played a leadership role in Africa and through its engagement with global platforms like the Tokyo International Conference on African Development and UNESCO to ensure AI technologies are not only powerful, but purposeful.
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat will join Mr. Michael Baldock, UNU Chief of Staff, to explore the rapid changes and innovation in artificial intelligence and its implications for Egypt and the African continent. How does Egypt balance rapid AI innovation with the need for human-centric governance? How is Egypt investing in talent and infrastructure to support its vision for responsible AI? What lessons can other African nations draw from Egypt’s approach to responsible AI development?
The UNU Conversation Series aims to foster audience participation; you are encouraged to engage with the speakers during the conversation and at the reception that will follow, where all event attendees are invited to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while exchanging ideas and making new contacts.
Please note that this event will be in English. Advance registration (by 7 May at 15:00) is required. Please click on the REGISTER button above to access the online registration page.
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About the speaker
With over 30 years of solid experience in the IT and telecom industry, implementing working strategies for the provision of innovative digital technologies, Dr. Talaat was tasked with a chief mission to lead Egypt’s Digital Transformation Initiative in 2020.
Dr. Talaat is confident of what immersive technologies can offer to serve as a strong arm to empower vital sectors of the economy and realize the Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030.
Dr. Talaat’s endeavor aims to oversee the implementation of several strategic projects that include developing and securing the country’s IT and telecom infrastructure, creating a generation of professionals specialized in advanced digital technologies, spurring innovation and improving government performance and quality of services offered to the citizen-as a main objective of the government’s digital transformation mega programme.
A strong believer in the power of youth as active participants in the socioeconomic development of the nation, Dr. Talaat led a number of digitally-based empowerment initiatives to engage professionals to support such belief. Throughout his career, Dr. Talaat succeeded in materializing exceptional investments, merges and acquisitions to attract and nurture Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the country and create added value.
Under his leadership, before joining the Government of Egypt, Dr. Talaat spearheaded IBM Egypt’s expansion plans, ensuring the creation of unique job opportunities and the establishment of centers of excellence to export digital services. Throughout his career at IBM Egypt, he held various leadership roles till he headed the firm.
Dr. Talaat was an Adjunct Professor at Cairo University with teaching experience in market and sales strategies and tactics, organizational behavior and strategic management. He was an honorary member at the ICT Board at Cairo University, member of the ICT Board of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the Chairman of ICT Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Talaat earned his Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Paris — Paris School of Business, obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, and holds an MBA from Paris ESLSCA Business School, France. He is a graduate of Cairo University’s Faculty of Engineering.
