NU hosted and organized the 19th International Conference on Management of Technology (IAMOT 2010), entitled “Technology as the Foundation for Economic Growth” on March 8-11, 2010, at the Cairo Marriott Hotel. The Conference was co-organized by the International Association of Management of Technology (IAMOT). This is the second time that Egypt hosts the IAMOT conference. Four hundred participants operating in the field from over 45 countries around the globe took part in the Conference. Over 400 research papers were submitted, with around 300 specialized presentations held during the IAMOT 2010.



The IAMOT 2010 focused on technology as a vehicle for economic recovery and renewed prosperity. The Conference discussed the rapid changes in technology management and their impact on economic development.

The opening remarks of the Conference were given by H.E. Dr. Tarek Kamel, Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Commenting on the Conference, Dr. Tarek Khalil, NU President & Provost, and Founder of the IAMOT, noted that the Conference stresses Egypt's key role in the region's technological development. Dr. Hazem Ezzat, VP for Research, said that the IAMOT 2010 offers an opportunity for the business community and young researchers to be introduced to international experiences and learn lessons from past ones. Dr. Yasser Hosni, President of the IAMOT, Professor Emeritus at the University of Central Florida, added that it is necessary to have research of our own to lead others to come and engage in a dialogue with us.

The IAMOT 2010 was sponsored by Telecom Egypt, and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).