Morocco to Host AI Conference, Focusing on Future of Work in Era of Artificial Intelligence
Economy
Morocco will host its first international conference on the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, AI:Casablanca Human Work in the AI Era, on May 23, 2026, at the Four Seasons Casablanca.
The event, organized by Morocco Business Catalysts, aims to spark a concrete debate on the future of work in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies.
As artificial intelligence progressively transforms economic models, jobs, and organizations, Casablanca is set to welcome an international event dedicated to this transformation.
The conference, which will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Four Seasons Casablanca, aims to open a concrete debate on the future of work in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies.
The event, led by Morocco Business Catalysts, will bring together business leaders, technology entrepreneurs, investors, institutional officials, international experts, Moroccan startups, and a large community of students and young graduates.
The organizers aim to create a space for reflection and action around the transformations affecting industries, finance, healthcare, education, and services.
One of the conference's objectives is to enable Moroccan businesses and young talents to anticipate the upcoming changes rather than simply adapting to them. "Artificial intelligence is no longer a prospective subject.
It is already transforming the way we work, decide, produce, and learn," explains Mohamed Elfane, co-founder of AI:Casablanca and executive vice-president of Morocco Business Catalysts.
For the organizers, the challenge goes beyond the purely technological framework.
It is now about preparing businesses, institutions, and young generations for a new economic reality where AI becomes a strategic lever for competitiveness and innovation.
"AI:Casablanca has been designed to help leaders, entrepreneurs, talents, and youth understand, anticipate, and seize this transformation as an opportunity," adds Mohamed Elfane.
The conference will feature several international personalities recognized in the field of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, including Vincent Tauzia, former vice-president of Netflix and machine learning specialist, Dr.
Jan van de Poll, global expert on organization transformation driven by AI, Dominique Lahaix, entrepreneur who has evolved in the Silicon Valley, and Omar Kamali, creator of Sawalni. ma, considered the first major language model dedicated to Darija and Amazigh.
The program includes keynotes, strategic panels, and experience-sharing sessions around the direct impacts of artificial intelligence on jobs, management, productivity, and the new balances between humans and machines.
A particular emphasis will be placed on startups and the Moroccan entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Several AI-native Moroccan and international companies will present their solutions, economic models, and innovations during dedicated sessions.
The organizers aim to highlight a new generation of technology entrepreneurs capable of developing concrete uses of AI in various sectors.
Students and young graduates will also occupy a central place during this day.
AI:Casablanca aims to create bridges between the academic world, the business world, and the startup ecosystem, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and innovation between these sectors.
The conference will provide a platform for Moroccan businesses, startups, and young talents to engage with international experts and learn from their experiences.
By positioning Casablanca as a regional hub for reflection, innovation, and investment around AI, the event aims to contribute to the development of a more competitive and innovative economy in Morocco.
The conference will also serve as a catalyst for the growth of the Moroccan startup ecosystem, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and innovation between the academic world, the business world, and the startup ecosystem.
This will enable Moroccan businesses and startups to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on the opportunities presented by AI.
The success of AI:Casablanca will depend on the ability of Moroccan businesses, startups, and young talents to adapt to the changing landscape and seize the opportunities presented by AI.
By positioning Casablanca as a regional hub for reflection, innovation, and investment around AI, the event aims to contribute to the development of a more competitive and innovative economy in Morocco, making it an attractive destination for foreign investors and a key player in the African and global economy.