# Amr Barakat

Acting Manager of the Technology Management Department · the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) · Egypt

Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/amr-barakat

Amr Barakat is the Acting Manager of the Technology Management Department at the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, technology consulting, innovation, and digital talent development. He currently leads ITIDA Gigs, a national initiative that equips Egyptian youth with the digital and freelancing skills needed to compete in the global digital economy. Passionate about the future of work, Amr works with industry, academia, and government to bridge the gap between +6digital skills and employment opportunities.

## Sessions at Techne Summit 2026

- [Scaling Without Losing Control: Startup Growth & Freelancing Support](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/scaling-without-losing-control-startup-growth-and-freelancing-support.md): Mon 5 Oct, 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm, Auditorium - Workshops B, Alexandria