Casablanca Hosts Gathering on Digital Transformation
The Mohammadia School Women’s Engineers Club (CFIE) convened its sixth annual meeting in Casablanca. This event centered on Morocco’s digital strategy, aiming to boost the digital economy’s contribution to the national GDP while spotlighting women engineers in the field.
Focus on Digital Morocco 2030
The event, which unfolded on Saturday, examined methods for implementing the “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy. This initiative, introduced in 2024, has the goal of doubling the digital economy’s share of the national GDP. The meeting served as a forum for experts, professionals, and decision-makers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in digital transformation by 2030.
“This meeting made it possible to highlight the central role of women Moroccan engineers, by emphasizing the importance of digital specificities and on the assets of the kingdom in this field, especially in strategic sectors as energy.”
—Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Leila Benali, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, highlighted the crucial role of women engineers at the event. She emphasized the digital strengths of Morocco, especially in strategic sectors such as energy. This underscores the nation’s commitment to leveraging technology for growth, which mirrors a global trend. For instance, the global digital transformation market is predicted to reach $3.29 trillion by 2025 (Statista).
Notable Participants and Discussions
The meeting featured several high-profile attendees. Among them were Omar Seghrouchni, President of the National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP), and Khalid Safir, Director General of the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG). The event included round-table discussions and inspirational talks focusing on the innovative projects spearheaded by women in engineering.
This gathering provided a platform for exchanging ideas and reflections. It brought together a diverse group of stakeholders. They explored digital challenges and celebrated the achievements of women in engineering.
