Communications and Computer Engineering Students Explore the Future of Technology at Cairo ICT 2025

The Department of Communications and Computer Engineering at the Higher Institute of Engineering – El Shorouk Academy organized an educational field visit to the Cairo International Exhibition for Information and Communication Technology (Cairo ICT 2025) – 29th Edition, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in Cairo.

The visit came as part of the department’s commitment to enhancing students’ applied learning, linking academic courses with practical industry practices, and exposing them to the latest global technologies in communications, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and information technology infrastructure.

A number of faculty members and teaching assistants supervised the visit, including:
Dr. Mohamed Abdelhamed, Dr. Reem Nehad, Eng. Mennattallah Sami, Eng. Hagar Atef, Eng. Sohila Hafez, Eng. Ahmed Sayed, and Eng. Aya Ashraf, with the participation of 150 students from the Electronics and Communications Engineering Program and the Computer and Control Engineering Program.

The visit program included an extensive tour inside the exhibition halls, where students were introduced to the latest products and technological solutions presented by local and international companies in networking, telecommunications, cybersecurity, fiber optics, smart systems, and digital solutions for various sectors. Students also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with company representatives and learn about training opportunities and potential career paths.

Students and faculty members also attended two technical sessions within the conference program accompanying the exhibition, titled:
"Threat Intelligence for Protection in Destructive Attacks"
"AI vs AI: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Hunt, Predict, and Neutralize AI-Driven Threats"

The sessions featured leading experts and specialists from major global companies in the field of cybersecurity.

The students demonstrated great interest and engagement throughout the visit, which contributed significantly to broadening their understanding of emerging technological trends, reinforcing the connection between theoretical study and practical applications, and enhancing their awareness of labor market requirements and the technical skills needed in their fields.

The Department of Communications and Computer Engineering affirms that continuing to organize such field visits represents an important step toward supporting the educational process, improving students’ competencies, and preparing them to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the information and communications technology sector.