AI Innovation Factory

​📍 Hall 4, Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), New Cairo
🗓️ November 17 – 19, 2025
⏱️ 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Daily)

​Join us inside Cairo ICT 2025 for the AI Innovation Factory — a live, builder-driven space where innovators, students, and startups explore how artificial intelligence is powering Egypt’s digital future.

​At the heart of this experience is the AI Innovation Factory Hackathon, powered by Caffeine — the world’s first complete AI platform that complies to conversation alone and deploys to a sovereign network.
Over three days, participants will prototype and present real-world AI solutions that drive progress in Fintech, Healthcare, Gaming, and General Innovation.

​The AI Innovation Factory is presented in collaboration with Connecta Expo Egypt, advancing Egypt’s vision for an open, connected, innovation-driven digital economy.

​🤖 What to Expect

• ​Opening Keynotes & Vision Talks → Explore how AI is transforming Egypt’s innovation landscape

• ​Caffeine Hackathon Sprint → Build working AI-powered products in 48 hours using Caffeine’s conversational development environment

• ​Four Tracks →

  • ​🏦 Fintech: Smart finance, payments & digital inclusion

  • ​🏥 Healthcare: AI for diagnostics, wellbeing & patient empowerment

  • ​🎮 Gaming: Create, launch, and have thousands play your AI-driven games live at Cairo ICT

  • ​💡 General Innovation: Open category for bold, cross-industry ideas

• ​Mentorship Pods → Guidance from AI engineers, founders, and domain experts

• ​Showcase & Public Demo Zone → Let thousands of visitors play your game, test your prototype, and experience your innovation firsthand

• ​Networking & Collaboration Hub → Meet peers, investors, and policymakers shaping the MENA AI ecosystem

​💡 Think of Caffeine as your co-builder — it handles the complex stack so you can focus on ideas, creativity, and impact.

​🧭 Hackathon Program Overview

​Day 1 (Nov 17) → Kickoff & Team Formation | Check-in 12:30 PM
Day 2 (Nov 18) → Build Sprint + Mentorship Sessions
Day 3 (Nov 19) → Final Sprint → Public Showcase → Awards Ceremony

​🏆 Top teams will receive awards, mentorship, and exclusive access to post-event programs.

​📋 Event Guidelines

• ​The AI Innovation Factory is an official feature of Cairo ICT 2025, held in collaboration with Connecta Expo Egypt.

• ​Registration required via the official Cairo ICT mobile app.

• ​Hackathon participation requires prior application and team confirmation.

• ​Teams must bring their own laptops; workspace, Wi-Fi, and Caffeine access provided.

• ​Check-in starts at 12:30 PM on November 17 in Hall 4, EIEC.

• ​Photography and filming will take place; attendance implies consent.

• ​Code of Conduct: We maintain a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free environment.

• ​Meals, snacks, and networking breaks available throughout the event.