Morocco Hosts Major Manufacturing Summit with 60+ Speakers

Morocco just proved it belongs on the world stage for advanced manufacturing and technology.

Casablanca hosted the first World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition from January 20 to 22, bringing together more than 60 speakers from over 20 countries. The three-day event delivered 45 hours of strategic content on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, green manufacturing, and supply chain innovation.

The speaker lineup read like a who's who of global industry. Mehdi Snène, Chief AI Officer of the United Nations, made his first Moroccan appearance alongside executives from Fortinet, ENGIE, and Bpifrance. Many speakers manage or advise portfolios worth billions of dollars.

More than 100 companies from 18 countries participated, including Schneider Electric, SAP, Hitachi, and Rockwell Automation. Investors managing over $50 billion in assets joined startups competing in the Supernova Challenge, an initiative supporting innovative manufacturing companies.

"Their presence in Casablanca signals that Morocco has moved from potential to performance, from ambition to execution," said Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, the global events organizer for Dubai World Trade Center.

Dr. Snène emphasized Morocco's unique position. "Artificial intelligence is the foundation upon which the next generation of industrial ecosystems will be built," he said. "Morocco's strategic vision makes it well positioned to lead AI-driven manufacturing in Africa."

The conference tackled critical topics connecting technology to economic security. As factories become increasingly connected, experts stressed that cybersecurity has become essential to both industry stability and national security.

The Ripple Effect

This summit represents more than one successful event. It positions Morocco as a regional hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, creating opportunities for collaboration between African innovators and global corporations.

The gathering of billion-dollar investment portfolios in Casablanca opens doors for manufacturing startups across the continent. Technology partnerships formed at this summit could accelerate Africa's industrial transformation for years to come.

When global leaders choose your country for their first regional appearance, it signals confidence in your future.