AI POLICIES:
Between
Innovation
and Regulation

October 28, 2025 | Four Seasons Hotel, Rabat, Morocco

About the Event

A collaborative forum organized by MoroccoAI and Meta to integrate global and local insights on “AI Policies Between Innovation and Regulation” and designed to bridge global expertise with local perspectives on AI governance. This exclusive event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts to shape the future of AI regulation in an inclusive and innovative way.

This forum represents a pivotal opportunity to influence the trajectory of AI governance in emerging markets while establishing Morocco as a regional leader in thoughtful AI policy development.

Collaborative Platform

A unique forum bringing together experts, regional policymakers, and local innovators to develop contextually relevant AI governance frameworks that balance innovation with responsible deployment.

Knowledge Exchange

Interactive sessions designed to share insights from established AI governance models while incorporating emerging market perspectives and regional priorities specific to North Africa and the broader MENA region.

Policy Development

Working groups focused on drafting actionable policy recommendations that address both global standards and local implementation challenges, with emphasis on creating inclusive AI development pathways.

Panel 1

AI for Innovation and Industry Transformation

Panel 2

Ethics, Governance, and Regulation in AI Development

Panel 3

AI for Social Good and Inclusive Job Creation

Speakers

Mr. Karim Amor
Deeptech in AI and Quantum Cryptography; Author & international speaker
Dr. Ghita Mezzour
Founder and CEO, DecisiveAI; Former Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform
Mr. Peter Chun
President of World Smart Cities Forum; Former Senior Advisor to the President of Korea on Industry 4.0
Mr. Francois Foglia
Director, C2F2 Sàrl & Innosuisse Mentor
Ms. Majda Moumni
CEO of OCP Solutions
Mr. Hicham Iraqi Houssaini
Managing Director, SAP Francophone Africa
Mr. Badr Boussabat
International AI Speaker, Bestselling AI Author, Senior Advisor
Mr. Nasser Kettani
Managing Director, Kettani Digital Consulting
Dr. Ming Kuok LIM
Advisor for Communication and Information for UNESCO Regional Office for the Maghreb in Rabat
Mr. Anys Boukli
CEO at Digital Partners SA
Mr. Abdelali Madani
Head of the Regulation and Standardization Department, Digital Development Agency (ADD)
Mr. Mehdi Taher
Head of public policy MENA, META
Ms. Crystal Dubois
Attorney-at-Law, Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm
Ms. Marielle Sander
Representative, United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA
Prof. Aawatif Hayar
Expert in Frugal Social Smart cities and communities; Former Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family
Prof. Amine Bensaid
President of AlAkhawayn University in Ifrane
Dr. Loubna Bouarfa
Machine Learning Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Serial Founder of AI Startups; University of Cambridge
Dr. Vida Hamad
Head of Public Policy MENA, META
Dr. Cornelia C. Walther
Thought Leader Bridging Humanity and Technology
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Event Organizers

This partnership combines MoroccoAI's deep regional expertise with Meta's global perspective, creating a uniquely positioned initiative to address AI governance challenges in emerging markets.

A leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing AI research, education, and implementation across Morocco. Through partnerships with academia, industry, and government, MoroccoAI has established itself as a crucial bridge between global AI advancements and local implementation.

Meta has been a pioneer in AI for more than a decade. People use Meta technologies to get closer to what they care about - connecting with family, friends, customers, and new experiences. Meta's AI-powered technologies help deliver relevant content to people who use its services, help small businesses better reach customers, and support identifying and combating harmful content.

Registration Form

Registration is now closed.

Venue

The Forum will take place in the heart of the beautiful city of Rabat, at the Four Seasons Hotel.