19/06/2026
We are delighted to share the success of the Egypt Regional Cybercrime Conference 2026, held in Cairo under the theme “Evolving Threats, Regional Needs, and Global Frameworks.” 🌍
Co-organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Justice, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and The British University in Egypt, the conference brought together legal experts, diplomats, academics, and law enforcement authorities to address cybercrime challenges and strengthen regional cooperation in the digital era. 💻🤝
The conference commenced with opening remarks from H.E. Counsellor Mahmoud El-Sherif, Minister of Justice of Egypt, alongside Mirna Bouhabib (UNODC), Anne Schouw (EU Delegation to Egypt), and Aisling Kelly (Council of Europe).
The conference emphasized international cooperation, public-private partnerships, and capacity-building in responding to evolving digital threats.
The British University in Egypt made significant contributions to the event:
• Prof. Ibrahim Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Law, in his opening remarks, emphasised the significance of the Convention and highlighted the importance of ensuring its effective implementation. He also underscored the pioneering role of the Faculty of Law at the British University in Egypt in establishing the Professional Master's Programme in Cybercrime Investigations, through which numerous national experts have been equipped with the knowledge and skills required to address emerging cybercrime challenges.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Ibrahim Salama summarised the key discussions and insights that emerged throughout the two-day conference. He highlighted the main questions raised by participants, emphasising the need for sustainable capacity-building at both the national and international levels. He also drew attention to the continuing challenges surrounding digital evidence, cross-border investigations, and international cooperation, stressing the importance of strengthening collaborative frameworks to effectively address cybercrime in an increasingly interconnected digital environment. Furthermore, he reflected on the valuable contribution of academic institutions in supporting these efforts through education, research, professional training, and knowledge exchange, underscoring their role as key partners in advancing cybercrime prevention and response capacities. 🌐
• Dr. Mohamed El-Gendy, Founder of the Cybercrime Master’s Program, highlighted the role of academic institutions in preparing future legal professionals to address cybercrime challenges.
• Dr. Marwa Zein, Acting Head of Department at the Faculty of Law, co-moderated the Plenary Discussion on harmonizing legal frameworks and emphasised the importance of effective national harmonisation of legislations that should be aligned with convention. ⚖️
• Dr. Mostafa Abdelaziz, Judge, Lecturer, and Dean’s Advisor, contributingto the conferencepanels and shared insights on domestic procedures, electronic evidence, and the Cybercrime Master’s Program. ⚖️
The conference concluded with fruitful discussions, knowledge exchange, and renewed commitments to strengthening regional and international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
