REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
WELCOME NOTE BY THE CONFERENCE PRODUCER
SPECIAL REMARKS BY THE GUEST OF HONOUR
MOROCCO’S URBAN VISION 2035: BUILDING CITIES FOR A SMARTER FUTURE
- Aligning national development plans with Morocco’s Smart City Roadmap
- Integrating mobility, housing, and sustainability under a unified digital infrastructure vision
- The role of PPPs in delivering connected, inclusive urban ecosystems
PANEL DISCUSSION| THE FUTURE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT: BALANCING GROWTH, DESIGN, AND SUSTAINABILITY
- How can Morocco balance rapid urbanization with liveability and environmental impact?
- What models of urban planning best fit Morocco’s cultural and climatic identity?
- How can data and digital tools enhance resilience and disaster preparedness?
THE ROLE OF AI & IOT IN SMART CITY MANAGEMENT
- Using real-time data to optimize traffic, energy, and waste systems
- The importance of interoperable platforms for urban monitoring
- Early successes from Moroccan pilot projects
PANEL DISCUSSION | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND URBAN MANAGEMENT
- What are the key challenges Moroccan municipalities face in adopting AI-driven urban systems?
- How can digital transformation foster citizen engagement, transparency, and better service delivery?
- How can data governance and cybersecurity frameworks be strengthened to support AI in public services?
FIRESIDE CHAT | INSIDE THE CITY - HOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MOROCCO
- What are the biggest opportunities and challenges local governments face in Morocco’s digital transformation journey?
- How can partnerships with the private sector accelerate innovation at the city level?
- What lessons have been learned from pilot projects in cities like Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech?
UNLOCKING URBAN POTENTIAL - HARNESSING DATA AND OPEN INFORMATION FOR SMARTER, MORE TRANSPARENT MOROCCAN CITIES
- What accessible urban data fosters public trust and encourages active citizen participation.
- Challenges in Morocco: lack of standardized platforms, fragmented municipal data, and limited real-time access.
- Turning raw data into actionable insights for mobility, energy, waste management, and city planning
FINANCING THE CITY OF THE FUTURE – INVESTMENT, PPPS, AND GREEN BONDS
- How collaboration between government and private investors accelerates infrastructure and smart city projects
- Using green bonds to fund eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and low-carbon urban projects
- Identifying high-potential sectors and projects in Morocco’s urban landscape
PROPTECH & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MOROCCO’S REAL ESTATE
- How is Protech reshaping real estate operations, investment, and customer experience in Morocco?
- What challenges exist in integrating advanced construction technologies and BIM across the country?
- How can developers and authorities collaborate to accelerate digital adoption in the built environment?
SMART BUILDINGS & BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (BMS)
- How can smart buildings and BMS optimize energy efficiency, maintenance, and occupant experience?
- What are the key barriers to scaling smart building technologies in Morocco?
- How can data-driven building management support sustainability and cost reduction?
NETWORKING LUNCHEON & END OF DAY ONE
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON
MOROCCO’S SMART CITY ECOSYSTEM - TECHNOLOGY, DATA, AND CITIZEN EXPERIENCE
- How can technology seamlessly connect every aspect of urban life to make Moroccan cities smarter and more efficient?
- In what ways can real-time data transform city decision-making and improve sustainability?
- How can citizens actively shape their cities through digital tools and platforms?
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT - BUILDING THE BACKBONE OF SMART CITIES
- How can Morocco’s cities redesign mobility to be greener, faster, and more accessible for everyone?
- What role can public transport and last-mile solutions play in creating truly connected urban spaces?
- How can technology and data transform the way citizens move, reducing congestion and environmental impact?
PANEL DISCUSSION | URBAN ARCHITECTURE AND CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE DESIGN
- Designing for Morocco’s climate: new materials, passive cooling, and urban greenery
- Incorporating cultural heritage into modern architecture
- How can developers and architects drive sustainability from the ground up?
CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION & GREEN BUILDING INNOVATION IN MOROCCO
- Using recycled materials and low-carbon concrete
- Achieving LEED and EDGE certification for large-scale developments
- The business case for sustainable construction
SMART GOVERNANCE IN ACTION: DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING FOR CITY LEADERS
- Implementing digital platforms for city management and service delivery
- How predictive analytics can improve emergency response and public safety?
- How can data insights drive citizen engagement, transparency, and more responsive urban services?
FIRESIDE CHAT | THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN ACCELERATING SMART CITY ADOPTION
- How Morocco’s national strategy supports municipal innovation
- Incentives and regulations driving private-sector participation
- Collaboration opportunities with regional and global smart city programs
PANEL DISCUSSION | URBAN REGENERATION & HERITAGE PRESERVATION: PRESERVING MOROCCO’S IDENTITY WHILE EMBRACING SMART CITY TRANSFORMATION
- How can historical neighbourhoods be revitalized while seamlessly integrating modern infrastructure?
- What lessons can cities like Fes, Marrakech, and Essaouira teach us about balancing cultural heritage with digital innovation?
- How can urban regeneration initiatives drive tourism, boost the economy, and promote sustainable development?
PANEL DISCUSSION | BUILDING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND URBAN RESILIENCE IN MOROCCO’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
- How can digital platforms empower citizens to co-create urban projects and strengthen trust in local governance?
- What strategies can bridge socio-cultural gaps and encourage greater participation in Morocco’s smart city agenda?
- How can AI and digital twins enhance urban resilience, helping cities predict, prepare for, and recover from crises?
DIGITAL IDENTITY, E-GOVERNMENT & SMART ADMINISTRATION
- How can digital identity solutions improve public service delivery and citizen engagement?
- What strategies can accelerate adoption of e-government and smart administration across urban areas?
- How can interoperability between private and public digital systems unlock smarter cities?
URBAN CONNECTIVITY & SUSTAINABILITY: 5G, SMART LIGHTING & CYBERSECURITY
- How can 5G and IoT-enabled smart lighting enhance energy efficiency and urban safety?
- What role does cybersecurity play in protecting smart city infrastructure and citizen data?
- How can Moroccan cities leverage connected technologies to improve resilience and urban liability?
NETWORKING LUNCHEON & END OF THE SUMMIT
