The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) is set to take place in Casablanca from January 20 to 22, 2024. The event has garnered significant attention, securing over 60 speakers from more than 20 countries, presenting over 45 hours of strategic content, establishing itself as a pivotal platform for industrial transformation in the region.
This conference will feature notable leaders such as Dr. Mehdi Snène, Chief AI Officer of the United Nations, Alain Sanchez, Chief Information & Security Officer for EMEA at Fortinet, Maxime de Bonrepos, Vice President of Asset Management Renewables at ENGIE, Isaac Chetrit, Board Director of Blazie Holdings, and Pavlo Stergard, Deputy Head for MENA at Bpifrance, marking their first regional appearances.
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “The calibre of speakers choosing WAM Morocco for their first appearance in the region reflects the extraordinary strategic importance of this moment.” She noted that these leaders are key figures in global industrial transformation, which highlights Morocco’s transition from potential to performance, ambition to execution.
Dr. Snène, who oversees a €1 billion European neuroscience project, articulated the role of artificial intelligence in industrial ecosystems, declaring that “Morocco’s strategic vision creates an exceptional environment for AI-driven manufacturing transformation.” He described WAM Morocco as a critical convergence of policy, technology, and industrial ambition aimed at accelerating Africa’s intelligent manufacturing revolution.
Alain Sanchez highlighted the importance of cybersecurity as manufacturing increasingly digitizes, asserting that “Morocco’s ambition to become a regional manufacturing hub demands world-class digital infrastructure.” He suggested that WAM Morocco provides an ideal setting for building resilient industrial ecosystems that can compete globally.
The conference will address crucial topics such as data centers for future-ready industries, global capital flows, green manufacturing, AI deployment, supply chain sovereignty, and energy transition. Additional first-time speakers include Fabrizio Lodovico, Managing Director of Vigel, and Jorge Sebastião, Co-Founder and CTO of Ecox, who has served as an advisor to the Dubai government on blockchain technology.
Amine Sounni, Co-Founder of Terabase Energy, will also speak, representing projects worth $10 billion in investment. This diverse lineup underscores WAM Morocco’s goal of fostering collaboration and innovation within Africa’s industrial landscape.
Organized by KAOUN International in partnership with MSC Pro, CDD, UM6P, Advantage Austria, and BVMW (Germany), the exhibition aims to empower African nations through partnerships and investment, enhancing technological advancement and global competitiveness.
As Morocco positions itself as a hub for industrial innovation, WAM Morocco illustrates the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive industrial development. With significant global players convening, the event looks to fortify Morocco’s role in the future of manufacturing across Africa.
For more information, visit www.WAMMorocco.com.
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About KAOUN International and WAM Morocco:
KAOUN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organizes transformative global events that promote collaboration and innovation. Building on a legacy that includes landmark exhibitions such as GITEX GLOBAL, KAOUN International also oversees significant food industry events in the Kingdom.
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