The EECE Department celebrated its annual social event - on 8 April 2013 - by inviting stakeholders from government and industry. Prof. Sherif MOURAD (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) and Prof. Mohamed RIAD (EECE Chairman) welcomed the visitors, among whom were:
- Dr. Amr BADAWI, President of the National Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
- Eng. Ghada LABIB, Deputy to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Institutional Development
- Dr. Hisham EL-SHISHINY, Manager of Advanced Technology and IBM Center for Advanced Studies in Cairo
- Prof. Alaa EL-SISSY, Head of Electricity Division in the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate
- Eng. Osman BADR, Head of Industrial Committee in the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate
- Prof. Nevine DARWISH, Head of the Computer Engineering Department/Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University
- Eng. Hicahm ARAFA, Head of the Engineering and Quality Department at VALEO Interbranch Automotive Software

There was a good representation from students in the 1st and 2nd year of the department, as well as from other universities in Cairo, including Ain Shams University and Helwan University. EECE Department Chair invited the various visitors to express their thoughts and outlook about the future to the students. Students seized the opportunity to ask questions about current curriculum, job opportunities, summer training, continuing education, and other issues.

An exhibition was also organized showing some industrial ideas in the field of electronics and communication. Additional activities included holding soccer games and playing chess matches.

Special thanks are extended to IEEE Student Branch (under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed KHAIRY) and the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate for their efforts in organizing this memorable event.

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For Report on EECE Annual Event (2013), please click this link.