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<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:17pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">A Digital Gateway to Inform, Engage, and Inspire</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">As part of its broader vision to strengthen territorial outreach, showcase innovation, and engage with local stakeholders, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> is launching a dedicated digital platform for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://smart-cities-morocco-roadshow-25.carrd.co/" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#1155cc"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none"><span style="text-decoration-skip-ink:none">UM6P Roadshow—Benguerir</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">. This platform is designed as a streamlined, user-friendly interface that allows visitors to explore the roadshow’s program, learn more about its purpose, discover key events and speakers, and register for participation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The platform highlights the university’s commitment to openness and inclusion, offering clear sections on agenda highlights, city stops, thematic focus areas, and access to logistical information. It is built as a mobile-first experience, ensuring seamless access across devices, and visually aligned with UM6P’s identity of innovation, clarity, and impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:17pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">A University on the Move</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The UM6P Roadshow is more than just a series of events — it’s a </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">symbol of a university in motion</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">, committed to listening, sharing, and co-creating with Morocco’s diverse territories. By going directly to communities, schools, and institutions across the country, the initiative aims to foster curiosity, discover talent, and deepen the link between the university and society.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">With presentations, live interactions, networking sessions, and on-the-ground dialogue, the roadshow positions UM6P as a responsive and proactive player in Morocco’s development ecosystem. Each stop is an opportunity to engage with young minds, local leaders, and innovative thinkers who can contribute to — and benefit from — the university’s knowledge and research platforms.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:17pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Special Feature: UM6P at Smart City Expo</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">As part of the Roadshow’s national deployment, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">UM6P is participating in the 2024 edition of Smart City Expo Casablanca</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">, a key event bringing together urban innovation leaders from Morocco and beyond. During this major gathering, UM6P will present its latest research in smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, and digital transformation — with a strong focus on territorial intelligence and youth inclusion.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">This Smart City stage of the roadshow is an opportunity for the university to connect with public decision-makers, start-ups, researchers, and international partners committed to rethinking cities for tomorrow.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:17pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Explore the Roadshow Platform</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2>
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<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:17pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">About UM6P</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> is a forward-looking institution based in Benguerir, Morocco. It is dedicated to applied research, innovation, and human development, with a strong focus on Africa and the Global South. Through its various initiatives, UM6P aims to bridge science and society and to nurture a new generation of changemakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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