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International Research and Innovation Seminar IRIS

Analytics and AI for Africa's Future

June 19-20, 2025
UM6P Benguerir Campus, Morocco
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Shaping Africa's Future

Through Analytics & AI Innovation

About IRIS

The International Research and Innovation Seminar brings together researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge research and foster collaboration.

International Research and Innovation Seminar
A platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration

The International Research and Innovation Seminar (IRIS) is a premier academic event that brings together researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs from around the world to share knowledge, explore cutting-edge research, and foster collaboration.

This year's theme, "Analytics and AI for Africa's Future," focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to address challenges and opportunities across the African continent in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and computational science.

2+
Days of Knowledge Exchange
30+
Expert Speakers
500+
Expected Attendees

Themes & Topics

Explore the key focus areas of IRIS, centered around analytics and AI applications for Africa's future development.

Artificial Intelligence
Exploring the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and deep learning with a focus on applications relevant to African contexts.
Healthcare Analytics
Leveraging data analytics and AI to improve healthcare delivery, disease prediction, and public health management across Africa.
AgriTech Solutions
Innovative applications of analytics and AI in agriculture to enhance productivity, sustainability, and food security in African regions.
Renewable Energy
Data-driven approaches to optimize renewable energy deployment, management, and integration into existing infrastructure in Africa.
Economic Development
Applying analytics to drive economic growth, financial inclusion, and sustainable development across African economies.
ML Theory & Applications
Theoretical advancements in machine learning and their practical applications in solving complex problems in the African context.

Featured Speakers

Learn from leading experts in AI, analytics, and innovation who are shaping Africa's technological future.

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Program & Schedule

Explore the comprehensive program for IRIS, featuring keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Conference Opening and Breakfast
Break

Breakfast and conference opening.

10:00 - 10:30
Main Auditorium & Dining Hall
Opening Remarks and Talk
Speakers: Hicham El Habti – President, UM6P, Dr. Rachid El Fatimy – Dean, UM6P CEDoc, Tarik El Fehri – General Secretary, Fondation Ibn Rochd FIRSI, Prof. Munther Dahleh – Head of LIDS, MIT (Opening Talk)
Panel

Opening remarks by university and foundation leaders, followed by an opening talk by Prof. Munther Dahleh.

10:30 - 12:00
Main Auditorium
Lunch Break and Poster Session
Break

Lunch and poster presentations.

12:00 - 14:00
Dining Hall & Poster Area
Parallel Sessions
Parallel

Research Session on Algorithms for AI-Based Decision Making

Panel

Location: Main Auditorium

Chair: Prof. Rim Hariss

Workshop on Entrepreneurial Thinking: How to Make the Transition from the Research Lab to a Venture?

Workshop

Location: Workshop Room

Chair: Dr. Jinane Abounadi

14:00 - 15:30
Main Auditorium & Workshop Room
Coffee Break and Networking
Break

Coffee break and networking.

15:30 - 16:00
Networking Area
Panel on Analytics and AI to Inform Africa’s Economic Development
Speakers: Prof. Abdoulaye Ndiaye – New York University, Prof. Kamalini Ramdas – London Business School
Panel

Panel discussion on the role of analytics and AI in Africa’s economic development.

16:00 - 17:30
Main Auditorium