Considered a true driver of change and development, digital technology has garnered particular interest at the highest levels of the State. Thus, the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, have repeatedly emphasized the need to make digital transition a catalyst for structural transformation and high-impact development to give new impetus to the development of our Kingdom. Indeed, His Majesty the King called for the use of digital technologies to increase efficiency, promote the quality of services rendered, and accelerate economic development.
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, the local development company Majal Berkane organized, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco, the Digital Development Association (ADN), African Smart Territories (AST), and the Province of Berkane, the 3rd edition of the Digital Society Forum (DSF) under the theme "Big Data: Accelerator of Smart Territory Development," on May 24th and 25th, 2023 in Berkane.
Plenary conferences took place at the Conference Hall of the Province of Berkane, covering a range of topics converging towards Smart Territories, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, as well as human and social issues related to citizens' privacy.
The "African Innov'Up" Hackathon, held at the Majal Berkane Complex for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence, brought together 50 young Project Leaders whose ideas and vocation converge towards digital innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and Clean Tech.
The Digital Fair served as the intersection point between national and international exhibitors and startups, gathering at the Majal Berkane Complex for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence. The fair included training sessions and interactive workshops conducted by experts in the digital world.
This edition of DSF had an international flavor with the presence of experts, speakers, and honored guests from Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, as well as a notable and impactful presence from African countries, including Tunisia, Algeria, Nigeria, who gathered in Berkane and contributed to the success of this event.
