Over 2,000 experts, leaders, and innovators gather in Rabat to define an ethical and inclusive AI future
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, UM6P hosted the first National Artificial Intelligence Conference at its Rabat Campus on July 1–2, 2025. Co-organized with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, the event brought together over 2,000 participants, including government leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and global partners from Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Themed “An Efficient and Ethical AI Strategy to Serve Our Society,” the conference served as a foundational moment for Morocco’s national AI vision, positioning UM6P as a central hub for digital strategy and applied research in Africa.
The two-day program offered a dual focus. On day one, the spotlight was on real-world innovation: sectoral applications, entrepreneurial showcases, and keynote addresses from Mr. Hicham El Habti (UM6P President), Mr. Aziz Akhannouch (Head of Government), and Mrs. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (Minister Delegate for Digital Transition). Their interventions outlined Morocco’s ambition to align AI development with social priorities, industrial transformation, and ethical governance. On day two, the dialogue turned toward international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and the geopolitics of AI — including roundtables on public health, cybersecurity, digital media, and South-South collaboration.
By the close of the conference, several strategic partnerships had been signed, reinforcing UM6P’s leadership as a driver of responsible innovation and inclusive digital policy. As Morocco moves forward with its AI agenda, this inaugural conference laid the groundwork for a long-term ecosystem of knowledge, cooperation, and homegrown excellence — rooted in Morocco, but designed for global impact.
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