Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and its AI Movement are spearheading efforts to propel Morocco and Africa into a new digital era. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, an international high-level forum on Artificial Intelligence will be held from June 3 to 5, 2024, in Rabat, aiming to make this century the century of Africa through AI.
AI Movement will host this unprecedented international high-level forum on Artificial Intelligence at its headquarters in Rabat. This event will bring together global leaders, technology experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss the latest advancements in AI in Morocco and across Africa. With the emergence of generative AI applications and autonomous machines, artificial intelligence promises to profoundly transform personal and professional lives. Opening discussions on its benefits and risks now is crucial.
Good governance, ethics, and the protection of privacy and personal data will be among the primary topics addressed. Participants will also explore avenues for innovative and beneficial partnerships for Africans, aiming to maximize the benefits of this technological revolution.
One of the forum's highlights will be the official launch in Rabat, under the aegis of UNESCO, of Africa's first Category 2 AI Center. Professor Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, a dynamic pillar of this initiative, will present the vision of this center, symbolizing a decisive step toward integrating AI into the continent's development strategies.
The forum will feature inspiring TED-style talks, success stories from startup founders, and interactive sessions led by AI experts from Africa, America, Europe, China, and the Middle East. This extensive brainstorming will highlight diverse perspectives and knowledge, enriching the debate on AI's implications and applications.
The forum will also offer networking opportunities, allowing participants to forge connections, exchange ideas, and form partnerships for future projects. This platform will serve as a springboard for fruitful collaborations, strengthening the collective commitment to a prosperous and technological future for Africa.
Notable speakers at this event from around the world will include:
* Omar Hilale, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, Morocco
* Aurélien Lechevallier, Director General for Globalization, Culture, Education, and International Development, France
* Amit Thapar, Head of International Policy and AI Safety Summit, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK
* Waleed Hamdi, Head of the Information Society Division, African Union
* Adam Al Mulla, Ambassador, Permanent Delegation of the State of Kuwait to UNESCO (Chair of the AI Ethics Recommendation Group), Kuwait
* Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission, African Union
* Dr. Hamidou Tembine, Co-founder and Co-Chair of Timadie (AI Applied to Food Security, West Africa), Former Assistant Professor at New York University (USA), USA
* Samir Addahre, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to UNESCO, Morocco
* Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Technology and Innovation, Rwanda
* Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria
* Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt
* Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ghana
* Nape Moses Nnauye, Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology, United Republic of Tanzania
* Nthati Moorosi, Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innova<<<<
* Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Morocco
* Eliud Owalo, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy, Republic of Kenya
* Jean Aloise Ndiaye, Judge, Supreme Court of Senegal
* Dr. Justice Alfred Mavedzenge, Senior Legal Advisor and Program Director at the African Judges and Jurists Forum, South Africa
* Rachel Adams, Director, African Observatory on Responsible AI, South Africa
* Saida Belouali, Professor in AI Ethics, Co-leader of the AI House at Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco
* Mohcine Jazouli, Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Morocco
* Othman El Ferdaous, Vice-President for Growth, ABA Technology, Morocco
* Mohamed Benouda, Founder and CEO, ABA Technology, Morocco
* Zhan Tao, Director, UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE), China
* Tianchi Li, Founder and CEO, CODEMAO, China
* Nadia Fassi Fehri, Chief Transformation Officer, OCP, Morocco
* Mia Lahlou, PHARMA 5, Morocco
* Sunil Geness, Director of Global Government Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, SAP Africa, South Africa
* Anouar Sabri, Member of the Moroccan Parliament and Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on AI, Morocco
* Agho Oliver Bamenju, Member of Parliament, Cameroon
* Neema Lugangira, Member of Parliament, Tanzania
* Alhagie Mbow, Member of Parliament, Gambia
* Dr. Gameli Mawudor, Co-founder, AfricaHackon, Ghana
