The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) First Symposium is one of the Japanese-Egyptian Science and Technology Year- 2008 (JESTY-08) major events.

The symposium acts as a platform for increased scientific cooperation between Egypt and Japan to develop thematic research topics of mutual interest, and to realize greater mobility of scholars.

The Symposium will witness the announcement of "Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology" (E-JUST). E-JUST is planned to be a world-class, research-oriented university; a leading university in serving the educational and innovation needs of Egypt, Arab States, and Africa.