Ewart Memorial Hall, The American University of Cairo – Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo

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Tentative Agenda:

08:30 AM – Doors Open
Registered attendees network and get seated.

09:00 AM – Opening Remarks by AUC
Introductions by the event host.

09:15 AM – Opening Remarks by Dr. Hatem Ltaief
Introductions by the Al-Khawarizmi Tour Chair.

09:30 AM – Opening Remarks by Dr. Khaled Elamrawi
Introductions by the local organizer Brightskies CEO.

10:00 AM – Keynote Talk by Prof. David E. Keyes
Insights and inspiration on the future of HPC, AI, and Quantum.

11:00 AM –Moderated Panel & Audience Q&A

11:45 AM – Poster Blitz
Final reflections and acknowledgments.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Student/Researcher Poster and Networking Session over Lunch
Poster exhibition and networking opportunity with Prof. David E. Keyes.

2:00 PM – Women in HPC
MENA Chapter: Objective and Outreach

2:15 PM – Moderated Panel & Audience Q&A

3:30 PM – Award Ceremony
Hackathon and Best Poster Award Winners.

3:45 PM – Closing Remarks
Final reflections and acknowledgments.