Dalia Gamal is an accomplished professional in the fields of innovation, project management, and strategic business development. She currently leads the Innovation Support Department at the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) under the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), which is an affiliate of Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). In this role, Dalia plays a pivotal part in supporting technological innovation and entrepreneurship across Egypt, helping businesses and startups to grow and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Prior to her current position, Dalia served as a Senior Project Manager, where she gained extensive experience in overseeing and managing complex projects, with a strong focus on innovation management, business model development, and strategic planning. She also held the role of Program Executive Manager at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for five years, where she successfully managed and contributed to various national initiatives aimed at enhancing Egypt's digital infrastructure and innovation capabilities.

Dalia's expertise spans several critical areas, including Project Management, Innovation Management, Business Model Testing and Implementation, Ideation, and Knowledge Management. She has earned numerous certifications and licenses from prestigious institutions, including Delft University of Technology, the European Innovation Management Academy, and the Project Management Institute (PMI), further solidifying her credentials in these fields.

Throughout her career, Dalia has supervised and contributed to the successful execution of numerous high-impact projects, including:

• Mobile Application Launchpad (AAL) – a platform aimed at supporting mobile app developers.
• First Lego League – a global robotics competition for children that fosters innovation and STEM education.
• InnovEgypt – a national initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among Egyptian youth.
• Intel Ideation Camp – an innovation competition focused on ideation and prototyping.
• Ibtiecar – an initiative to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Egypt.
• EgyptInnovate Platform – an online platform designed to connect innovators and entrepreneurs in the region.

Dalia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Automatic Control and Computers from the Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University. She furthered her academic pursuits by earning an MBA in Strategic Management and a Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Knowledge and Innovation Management from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). With a passion for fostering innovation and an unwavering commitment to advancing Egypt’s tech ecosystem, Dalia Gamal continues to drive impactful initiatives that shape the future of entrepreneurship and technological advancement in the region.