On the 12th of May, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, in collaboration with the Province of Rehamna and Green Planning and Development Corporation (SADV), held the 3rd edition of the Smart Green City Benguerir – Africa Forum within its Campus in Benguerir.
Organized under the theme “Universities as spaces catalysts for frugal, sovereign, and social artificial intelligence serving smart and inclusive territories,” the event brought together institutional, academic, industrial, and international stakeholders to address territorial transformation in the digital context.
Discussions emphasized the role of universities as platforms that connect research, innovation, and real-world applications, while exploring the use of artificial intelligence in areas such as energy optimization, mobility, territorial planning, healthcare, education, and environmental risk management.
The exchanges focused on the conditions for developing artificial intelligence in African contexts, emphasizing frugality, data and infrastructure sovereignty, and social impact. Participants also addressed the importance of open ecosystems, interdisciplinary training, entrepreneurship, and capacity building for public-sector actors.
The forum strengthened stakeholder cooperation and advanced integrated approaches to sustainable and inclusive territorial development.