Education, Science and Innovation - The e-AGE 2017 Conference

Cairo – Egypt, 3-4 December 2017

Integrating Arab e-infrastructure in a Global Environment, e-AGE, is an annual international conference organized by the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN). Since the launch of ASREN in December 2010 at the League of Arab States, it was decided to organize e-AGE every year in an Arab country. e-AGE is in line with ASREN’s major objectives that are related to dissemination and awareness, promotion of research collaboration and joint activities, and establishment of research networks in the Arab region and worldwide.

The e-AGE conference had established itself as an important venue for networking among experts and scientists. In 2017, e-AGE will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, the secretary general of the League of Arab States in Cairo – Egypt during 2-3 December 2017. In e-AGE 2017, the focus will be on intercontinental connectivity, and how internetworking has contributed to education, science and innovation. The e-Infrastucture has evolving in the Arab region at both national and regional levels with more than 17 national research and education networks (NRENs) in the Arab countries. At the regional level, ASREN announced the operation of the Arabian Global Educational Open PoP (AGE-OP) in London in cooperation with GEANT.

Renowned speakers and experts are invited to give presentations and participate in panel discussions on latest developments of e-Infrastructures and applications, different aspects of research and education networks, telecommunication technologies, and more. Researchers are also invited to submit papers on topics related to technology, e-Infrastructures, and national and regional RENs.

During e-AGE 2017, exhibitors and sponsors who represent leading Telecom, education, and ICT service providers and suppliers are invited to demonstrate their latest products and services. The exhibition will be located at the main entrance of the venue and will allow a relaxed atmosphere that encourages cooperation initiatives. It will also represent a central meeting point for participants and an opportunity to meet vendors and corporate institutions. e-AGE 2017 offers sponsorship packages at different levels with many benefits for a high profile recognition.