The world is undergoing a profound shift that goes far beyond technology or digitalisation, requiring a rethink of skills and mindsets to succeed in today's labour markets, the organiser of Egypt's fourth Egyptian Women Summit said Saturday. "Success today is no longer just an outcome. It is linked to mindset, the quality of skills and the ability to adapt," said Dina Abdel Fattah, founder and chair of the Top 50 Women Forum, speaking at the opening of the summit. The two-day event, held at Nile University's campus under the theme STEM and Future Innovation Summit, kicked off on Saturday, bringing together students, policymakers, academics and private-sector leaders to discuss employment, innovation and artificial intelligence. Abdel Fattah said the summit was designed as a practical platform rather than a ceremonial gathering, following six months of preparation and partnerships with 30 universities. More than 4,000 students are taking part across several tracks, with total engagement exceeding 7,000 young people, including participants from Gulf countries. She said the initiative feeds into a broader "Future Makers' Journey", a five-year programme aimed at improving employability and entrepreneurship, developed in partnership with Egypt's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA). The agenda includes about 64 hours of workshops and panel discussions, as well as an employment zone hosting 60 companies from across sectors. The companies will engage directly with final-year students and recent graduates on labour market needs, she said. Senior government officials, including ministers and regulators, are scheduled to address the summit on career opportunities in emerging sectors, Abdel Fattah added, thanking Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, the National Council for Women and MSMEDA for supporting the initiative.
