From the 7th to the 9th of April, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) participated in GITEX Africa 2026 as a scientific partner, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in Marrakech.
Throughout the week, UM6P representatives contributed to a series of panel discussions, including interventions by Pr. Rachid Guerraoui and Dr. Jalal Charaf, Chief Digital & AI Officer, who addressed artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and technological development in Africa. The program also featured UM6P-affiliated stands, including Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), which showcased research initiatives and innovation projects.
In parallel, UM6P formalized agreements with academic, industrial, governmental, and institutional stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to long-term partnerships that support innovation, capacity building, and knowledge transfer.
Throughout the event, 7 startups from the 1337 ecosystem and multiple university entities presented their projects, highlighting ongoing work in entrepreneurship and applied research. Participation also extended to side events and institutional visits, facilitating exchanges with international partners and contributing to discussions on technology and capacity building.