The BA Launches the Third Edition of the International Conference “Ancient Egypt and New Technology”
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Writing and Scripts Center and Antiquities Museum have launched the third edition of the leading international conference “Ancient Egypt – New Technology (AENT3)”, which runs from 17 to 20 May 2026.
The conference is organized in collaboration with a select group of prominent global academic institutions, including Indiana University Bloomington, Harvard University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Naples "L'Orientale", and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
In a speech delivered on behalf of Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Dr. Marwa Al-Wakil, Head of the Library’s Academic Research Sector, said that this event reinforces the Library’s role as a beacon connecting the wisdom of the ancient world with the technology of the future.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Mansour, Director of the Writing and Scripts Center and Conference Rapporteur, stated that this edition attracted 70 international research papers, 37 of which were carefully selected, in addition to 7 scientific posters.
He also mentioned that the conference serves as a “professional bridge” for new generations, with more than 50 grants allocated to early-career researchers to ensure the sustainability of technological development in Egyptology. He highlighted major projects such as “ScanPyramids” for exploring the pyramids using cosmic particles, and techniques for preserving Sinai heritage.
Over the course of four days, the “Ancient Egypt – New Technology 3” conference provides a multidisciplinary scientific platform bringing together a select group of experts to discuss the latest methods and innovations in the study, preservation, and presentation of ancient Egyptian heritage using modern technology.