# AI-Powered Open Innovation: From Real-World Challenges to Scalable Solutions

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Saturday, 3 October 2026, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Lecture Room, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Startup Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/ai-powered-open-innovation-from-real-world-challenges-to-scalable-solu
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/ai-powered-open-innovation-from-real-world-challenges-to-scalable-solu.ics

Exploring what it takes for startups to become truly investment-ready in an AI-driven economy. It examines how AI capabilities, access to capital, and business credibility increasingly intersect, highlighting what investors look for beyond a strong idea—from scalable technology and sound financials to market traction, governance, and the ability to build lasting value.

## Speakers

- [Mohamed Kholief](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohamed-kholief.md), CEO, Integrated Knowledge Dynamics (Moderator)
- [Hatem Sallam](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hatem-sallam.md), Cofounder and CEO, EduSofx
- Mohammed Fahmy, Chief Research and Management of Technologies, iVolutionX
- [Ziad AbdelTawab](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ziad-abdeltawab.md), Supreme Council of Culture member
- [Tamer Sakr](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/tamer-sakr.md), Founder and COO, DiTa for Business Consultancy
- [Omar Eleish](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/omar-eleish.md), Managing Director, ITI Integrating Economies GmbH