HIBAPRESS – W.M.A.
The Faculty of Science Ain Chock, affiliated with Hassan II University in Casablanca, organized a scientific meeting today, Friday, to celebrate International Women's Day, under the slogan "Leading Women in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Inspiration, Innovation, Transformation".
During this meeting, the role of women in scientific, technological, and societal transformation was highlighted, encouraging their participation in the fields of innovation and artificial intelligence. This event, which comes in a context characterized by the accelerating digital transformation and the emergence of new leadership patterns linked to advanced technologies, provided a space for exchanging experiences between leading Moroccan women and the university community, which includes students, researchers, and administrative staff. On this occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Science Ain Chock, Abdelaziz Sekri, pointed out that the organization of this meeting falls within the framework of the institution's commitment to work on valuing female competencies in scientific and technological fields, stressing that the university plays a pivotal role in promoting equal opportunities and encouraging students to join professional paths related to advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. For her part, Aouatif Hayar, a university professor and researcher in the fields of artificial intelligence and smart cities, confirmed that the participation of women in the technology sector constitutes a fundamental lever for sustainable development and innovation in Morocco, highlighting the importance of female leadership in keeping pace with the digital and social transformations that the country is witnessing. She also stressed the need to enhance young women's access to science and technology fields through training, guidance, and mentoring programs, indicating that female leadership in the digital and innovation sectors is necessary to build a more inclusive society and ensure that technological developments meet the needs of all segments of society. For her part, Laila Dakali, the president of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco, confirmed that artificial intelligence and digital technologies today offer new opportunities for women's entrepreneurship, calling for the strengthening of follow-up and training mechanisms to enable women to fully benefit from these transformations. Ms. Dakali added, "That the future of women's entrepreneurship in Morocco will not be limited to the digital field only, but will also be smart. It will be led by men and women who have the courage to innovate, develop, and build." Mounia Mayara, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science Ain Chock in charge of pedagogy, emphasized the importance of training and research in the field of artificial intelligence to prepare future leaders, indicating that the university is working to integrate these modern technologies into academic programs to enhance students' skills and meet the needs of the job market.
