# Advancing Universal Healthcare Through Technology

- Event: Techne Summit Cairo 2026
- When: Saturday, 26 September 2026, 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Ghurnata - Terrace Stage, Ghurnata, Cairo
- Track: Policy & Markets
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/advancing-universal-healthcare-through-technology
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/advancing-universal-healthcare-through-technology.ics

The Universal Health Insurance program is transforming Egypt’s healthcare landscape, with technology playing a critical role in making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. This fireside chat explores the progress of the UHIA and the key milestones achieved so far, while examining how technology companies can contribute to accelerating the program’s impact. The discussion will highlight opportunities for collaboration, digital innovation, and scalable tech solutions that can support the future of universal healthcare.

## Speakers

- [Choucri Asmar](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/choucri-asmar.md), Chief Corporate Development Officer, Vezeeta (Moderator)
- [Hossam Sadek](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hossam-sadek.md), Chief Executive Officer, Universal Health Insurance Authority