Prime Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the German University in Cairo.
The German University in Cairo (GUC) is a distinguished institution offering a fusion of German academic excellence and Egyptian education. With diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the GUC emphasizes practical learning, research, and innovation across fields like engineering, business, and humanities.
Boasting international faculty and modern facilities, GUC is a prominent hub for quality education and cultural exchange in Egypt.
The GUC is committed to supporting academic research and innovation. The university has hosted various international conferences such as the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) Conference in 2022 and the 2nd International Conference on Smart Cities 4.0 “Smartness Meets Sustainability” in 2023. Additionally, the faculty of management technology at the GUC proudly supports research platforms such as the “Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review” (MSAR) research journal, which will take part in the sustainability discussions in the conference workshops in Cairo.
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Emeritus Professor University of Stuttgart, Germany, GUC Vice Chairman Board of Trustees, Cairo, Egypt, International Consultant Geospatial R&D
Dear Geospatial Innovation Week Participants, It is our great pleasure and honor to welcome you to the 1st Geospatial Innovations Week 2024 (GIW) at the German University in Cairo (GUC), Egypt, in December 2024. The GUC, established in 2002 in collaboration with the State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is committed to excellence in teaching and research, with a mission to contribute significantly to both national and international development. Our campus, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, provides an ideal environment for innovation and collaboration. We are thrilled to host the inaugural GIW, an exceptional event that will bring together experts, practitioners, and academics from around the world to explore the latest advancements in geospatial technologies. The week-long event will cover critical topics such as geodetic reference frames, digital twins, laser scanning, and geospatial data interpretation, with a strong focus on sustainable development and precision agriculture. We hope you will find the program both enriching and inspiring, and that you will take the opportunity to experience the rich cultural and historical heritage of Egypt. We look forward to welcoming you to the GUC campus and to a week of groundbreaking discussions and networking. Sincerely, The GIW Team