AI:Casablanca: Human Work in the Era of AI

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Casablanca will host the inaugural edition of AI:Casablanca, a one-day international conference dedicated to one of the most pressing questions of our time: what is the future of human work in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

Organized by Morocco Business Catalysts, the event will convene ministers, executives, entrepreneurs, international experts, public figures, startups, and tech talents from various continents at the Four Seasons Hotel in Casablanca.

AN EVENT REDEFINING THE ROLE OF HUMAN WORK

In a world where machines learn, reason, produce, and execute alongside us—sometimes even in our stead—the question of human work has become central.

AI:Casablanca aims to address this question head-on, steering clear of abstract discourse and standard promises. The conference will offer a day that is concrete, accessible, and strategic, featuring keynote speeches from industry leaders, expert panels, networking sessions, and pitches from AI Natives.

Its dual ambition is to provide decision-makers, entrepreneurs, youth, and professionals with the keys to understand the changes already affecting their sectors, and to position Casablanca as a regional hub for reflection and innovation surrounding disruptive technologies. The format will prioritize direct exchanges, real-world experiences, and concrete case studies, moving away from the usual rhetoric surrounding AI.

A GLOBAL EXCLUSIVITY UNVEILED IN CASABLANCA

Beyond the speeches and panels, AI:Casablanca will serve as the stage for an exceptional announcement: the unveiling of a groundbreaking technological innovation designed to radically transform the participants’ experience.

This innovation will allow attendees not just to listen about artificial intelligence but to actively engage with it throughout the day.

This announcement will be one of the highlights of the inaugural edition, and detailed elements will be shared under press embargo with journalists who request them a few days before the conference.

LEADING INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

For this first edition, AI:Casablanca has gathered profiles who have significantly contributed to some of the most notable technological, entrepreneurial, and organizational transformations in recent years, hailing from the United States, Europe, and Morocco.

Vincent Tauzia

Former Vice President, Netflix.
Co-founder and board member of several leading AI companies in the U.S., Vincent Tauzia played a crucial role in transforming Netflix from an ambitious challenger to the global leader in streaming. A pioneer in large-scale machine learning, he will provide a unique perspective on innovation, growth, and organizational transformation in the era of AI.

Dr. Jan van de Poll

Founder, Transparency Lab & PRAIORITIZE.
A pioneer in applied AI for organizational transformation, he has developed an approach that combines virtual consulting, auditing, data science, and coaching to help businesses measure their bureaucracy, prioritize transformations, and make better decisions in complex environments.

Omar Kamali

Senior Director of Gen AI Engineering, Blue Yonder.
Founder of Omneity Labs and creator of Sawalni.ma, the first major language model dedicated to Moroccan Darija and Amazigh, Omar Kamali is one of Morocco’s foremost experts in generative AI. He embodies a strategic vision of sovereign AI capable of connecting global technological excellence with local challenges.

Dominique Lahaix

Entrepreneur & AI Strategist.
With over 25 years of experience in SaaS and artificial intelligence, including 17 years in Silicon Valley, Dominique Lahaix now helps organizations transform generative AI into concrete business impact. A former R&D leader at Hewlett Packard, he collaborates with leading innovation ecosystems in Europe and beyond.

Anas Mbasso

Co-founder, Ekinox Group.
A Moroccan tech entrepreneur specializing in AI applied to retail, training, health, and defense, Anas Mbasso is also the founder of Moovace, a leading impactful firm in France with over a million users. His experience at Thales, Orange, Crédit Mutuel, and SNCF makes him a key player in digital transformation.

Hamza Sayah

Co-founder & CTO, Qevlar AI.
A Moroccan entrepreneur and expert in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, Hamza Sayah co-founded Qevlar AI, a revolutionary autonomous SOC platform enhancing security alert investigations with AI. Formerly the Head of Research at Ponicode, he combines advanced technical expertise with a strategic vision to develop solutions that automate and accelerate cybersecurity operations. Based in Paris, Qevlar AI currently supports international groups like Sodexo, Orange Cyberdefense, and Atos, establishing itself among the most promising AI startups in the sector.

AI:Casablanca will also feature voices from the Moroccan entrepreneurial and creative scenes, including Hassan El Ouardy (Shipsen Market), Abderrazak Yousfi (Investment Advisor), and Mohamed Sedrati (content creator), embodying the real-world applications of AI in professional and daily life.

MOROCCO BUSINESS CATALYSTS: SPURRING CONTINENTAL TRANSFORMATIONS

AI:Casablanca is an initiative by Morocco Business Catalysts, an independent Moroccan organization dedicated to accelerating economic, technological, and entrepreneurial ecosystems crucial for the Kingdom and the African continent. Its mission is to create conditions for dialogue and action among public, private, academic, and entrepreneurial stakeholders around the changes reshaping work, investment, and innovation.

With this inaugural conference, Morocco Business Catalysts aims to establish a lasting international meeting focused on artificial intelligence and the future of work, with a long-term ambition: to position Morocco, especially Casablanca, as a regional hub for reflection, training, and investment in disruptive technologies.

The event is co-founded by Mohamed Elfane (serial entrepreneur), Anas Mbasso (tech entrepreneur, founder of Ekinox and Moovace), and Mehdi Benmansour (communication lead).