Technology experts from Government, Industry, and Academia from all over the world will discuss key topics, including future trends, innovation, entrepreneurship, data-based governance, agile ways of working, operational considerations, and much more.
Speakers
Ms. Hala ajaroud
Program Delivery Officer / Researcher in management science and communication, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
"As a Learning & Design Associate, I am committed to creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences that connect with diverse audiences. With a meticulous eye for detail and a creative mindset, I utilize advanced instructional design techniques to ensure every educational initiative is both effective and memorable. Through collaboration and continuous improvement, I aim to expand the boundaries of traditional learning methods, fostering environments where curiosity thrives and knowledge flourishes.
Holding a PhD in Marketing & Communication, my vision extends beyond academia, embracing the broader educational landscape. Leveraging my research and expertise, I strive to transform marketing approaches in educational settings, discovering new strategies to boost engagement, retention, and overall student satisfaction. By integrating theory with practice, I work to bridge the gap between academia and industry, equipping learners with the skills and insights necessary to succeed in today's competitive marketplace."
Ms. Hala ajaroud
Mr. Khalid Machchate
Chairman of the Board, K&W Technology Group
"Khalid Machchate was titled the first Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur in the Maghreb region for his activities as founder and chairman of multinational consulting group K&W Technologies, with clients in 70+ countries. Earning him 25+ international innovation & business awards and promoting his thought leadership to global stages such as Web Summit, GITEX, and SXSW.
Khalid also managed as regional director the US State Department backed Silicon Valley acceleration & investment program DEMO Africa, helping African startups raise over $80 MM and establish in the valley.
He remains quite active as investor and board member in several companies and non-profit organizations, as well as policy advisor on the Royal Committee for Socio-Economic Development."
Mr. Khalid Machchate
Mr. Mohamed Znibar
EFA Metronelec Morocco Manager, EFA Metronelec
More than 15 years of experience in engineering, processes, with good technical skills in manufacturing cameras (semiconductors) and assembly of electronic products.
Automation solutions for 4.0 technology, AMR mobile Robots and Cobots installation and integration.
Mr. Mohamed Znibar
Eng. Hussien Mostafa
Business Development Managaer, Global Innovation & Entreprenurship
Hussien is a dynamic Business Development and Programs Manager with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 6 years of robust experience, He leads regional innovation programs that support startups and entrepreneurs from the Arab world and Africa, building partnerships, and driving program growth, and spearheading participation in prominent regional events such as GITEX Technology Week, GITEX Africa, LEAP, IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, IEEE Smart Mobility Conference, and others.
As a Project Manager for many innovation programs, Hussien is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of initiatives designed to empower startups and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, He works closely with partners and stakeholders to identify areas of need and develop strategies that deliver impactful outcomes. He also manages a team of program coordinators, business developers, marketers, and graphic designers and works with them to ensure that program objectives are met.
Furthermore, Hussien has a strong background in business development is rooted in his extensive engagement with startups and entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, including smart homes, Agri-Tech, health tech, ed-tech, and many other industries. He has a deep understanding of the challenges facing startups in emerging markets and has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective solutions to address them.
Hussien is a strong communicator and is able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. He is also highly analytical and is able to use data to drive program decisions and measure program impact.
In his role as a Business Development and Program Manager, Hussien envisions a horizon enriched by transformational ventures and enduring collaborations, poised to drive innovation and empower entrepreneurs across the globe.
Eng. Hussien Mostafa
Dr Fadel Digham
Chair of Digital Transformation, ITU
Dr Digham enjoys academic, policy, and industry experiences. He is:
- Recipient of the 2021 IEEE Communication Society Award for Advances in Communications (best research impact over 15 years worldwide).
- Chairman of the “digital transformation” under the Development Sector at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UN
- Co-founder and Chairman of the Egypt IoT forum
- Planning of smart cities and telecom infrastructure codes in Egypt
Dr Fadel Digham
Mr. Abraham Augustine
East Africa, Comms and Programs Lead, Norrsken
Mr. Abraham Augustine
Ms. Chada El Islam Benmahcene
CEO & Founder, ENTROGX Ventures
Ms. Chada El Islam Benmahcene
Ms. Salma Benaddou Idrissi
Founder & Managing Partner, Baker Tilly Burj Finance
Ms. Salma Benaddou Idrissi
Speakers
Dr. Abdelilah Kadili
President, Tamkine Foundation
Founder of the TAMKINE Foundation for Excellence and Creativity and its President, Dr. Abdelilah Kadili has held high-level positions in the Moroccan public administration, notably as Director of Administrative Reform, Deputy Director of the Royal Archives and Central Director at the Ministry of Housing; he taught both in Morocco and in the United States; he was Vice-President of American companies; Lawyer, Director of Peacebuilding and Rule of Law at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights, an international organization based in Washington DC; and President of an international organization active in the field of human rights.
Dr. Kadili has particularly focused on the democratic transition, development and emergence of African countries, where he continues to provide advice and assistance to leaders of several countries; the qualitative improvement of education via a very creative and innovative approach integrating ICT and Artificial Intelligence.
The Founder and President of the Tamkine Foundation holds several pre- and post-doctoral degrees, notably from Moroccan faculties and schools, as well as business and law schools in the United States of America.
Dr. Abdelilah Kadili
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
President, Brahmam Innovations and Chair, 2024 IEEE HTB Partnership
Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan is a globally renowned technologist best known for technological innovations, and key leadership in delivering global-scale technology programs to address humanitarian and sustainable development challenges. He is a seasoned technology and business leader with nearly two decades of R&D and leadership experience in the computing & software industry for Top 500 Fortune companies. Sampath is the founder and president of “The Brahmam Innovations” (knowledge), a global program that delivers technology-focused social innovations to address universal challenges and achieve sustainable development for marginalized communities globally. Over a decade, he has launched large-scale transformational global initiatives that brought together academic institutions, industry leaders, and government agencies to address pressing global challenges faced by children with disabilities, impoverished women, and students from marginalized communities in developing nations.
Throughout his career, he has led business-critical strategic R & D programs and successfully delivered cutting-edge technologies in the areas of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conversational AI, Natural Language Understanding, Cloud computing, Data privacy, Enterprise systems, Infrastructure technologies, Assistive and Sustainable technologies that were targeted to benefit millions of global users.
Sampath is the 2023 global president of the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), the top global honor society of IEEE where he leads a portfolio of global programs to advance technology to serve humanity. Sampath served as the 2021-2022 HAC global chair and 2019-2020 IEEE SIGHT chair, and led these programs to record-breaking growth globally in 160+ countries. He launched innovative programs like SIGHT week, SIGHT Day, and Global HAC Summit. He has delivered 500+ keynote/Tech talks in global forums & conferences. He made significant leadership contributions to numerous global initiatives of UN agencies, IEEE and industry forums.
Over a decade, Sampath has spearheaded more than 20+ global technology forums in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity and has made significant contributions to the social innovation field and the computing industry. His inspiring leadership influenced the world’s largest technology organization “The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)” to advance community-centered humanitarian engineering programs to benefit humanity. Sampath served as an expert in the 2020 Broadband Commission working group on school connectivity co-chaired by UNESCO, UNICEF, and ITU to drive “GIGA,” a Global School Connectivity Initiative.
Sampath served as the Global Chair of the 2021-2022 IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (IEEE HAC) of the world’s largest technical professional organization “The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA. In this role, he spearheaded the global strategy and portfolio of sustainable development and humanitarian engineering programs to deliver impactful programs to engage and benefit 400K+ IEEE members at the grassroots in 160 countries. He is credited with launching several novel global programs in humanitarian engineering which successfully inspired and engaged nearly 100K students and young professionals in sustainable development activities globally. Under Sampath’s leadership, the Humanitarian programs grew significantly in 160 countries establishing well over 50+ global partnerships. His leadership efforts on IEEE Humanitarian programs won the prestigious 2022
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Summit Award, ASAE’s highest honor for the association community, in the global development category. Sampath currently leads the global partnership efforts for the newly formed 2023 IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board.
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
Dr. Kayyali Mohamed
President, IFGICT . Int. Federation of ICT
Dr. Kayyali Mohamed
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Director General, Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI)
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Eng. Mohamed Aboud
IEEE TEMS VP, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Center Manager at Dubai University, CEO of GIE