The highly anticipated Morocco CIO 200 Summit 2025 concluded with great success in Marrakech, bringing together global CIOs, tech leaders, innovators, and industry experts to discuss and explore the next wave of transformative technologies driving the future of IT leadership.
The summit focused on the role of technology in shaping the business and societal landscape in the coming decade. Special attention was given to key technologies and the leadership role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) as they explore the complex, fast-evolving tech environment.
The event kicked off with opening remarks from Mohammed Belrhitri, the Global CIO Forum’s Country Ambassador for Morocco, setting the tone for a forward-thinking and impactful conversation. His address highlighted Morocco’s growing influence as a technology hub in Africa and the country’s commitment to digital transformation.
The first keynote speaker, Sascha Giese, Tech Evangelist and Observability Expert at SolarWinds, delivered an insightful session on “Open Telemetry: The Future Is Here.” He shed light on the critical role of observability in modern IT ecosystems and how Open Telemetry is reshaping IT infrastructure monitoring and optimization in real-time.
In another compelling keynote, Rafiki Mustapha, Head of B2B North Africa at Logitech, explored innovations in technology for the business-to-business sector.
The first panel discussion, moderated by Jeevan Thankappan, Managing Editor at GEC Media Group, centered around the “Next Decade of IT Leadership.” Esteemed CIOs and technology experts explored the evolving landscape of IT leadership, discussing the balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes.
Panelists included:
- Mohammed Belrhitri | Global CIO Forum | Country Ambassador
- Rajaa Khouimi | CTO Deputy | Société Générale African Business Services
- Fayçal Sabil | Managing Partner | Valkima (Part of Maltem Africa)
The audience was then captivated by Driss Rouissi, General Manager at X Office Systems, who shared invaluable insights on emerging IT solutions tailored for enterprises looking to future-proof their infrastructure.
Ali Bashir Ahmad, Domain Lead at Tesselate, delivered a thought-provoking keynote on “Kinetic Innovation and AI,”highlighting how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing business processes, from automation to predictive analytics.
Moderated by Flavio Carvalho, CISO at Groupe Credit Agricole, the second panel discussion focused on “Key Technologies Driving CIO Priorities.” The session explored the role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use.
Panelists included:
- Abderrazak Bakkas | CIO | Les Domaines Agricoles
- Rida Ourich | CIO | Varun Beverages Morocco
- Abdelhak Briqiq | Director of IT | Hospitality Sector
- Youssef Bokhabrine | Directeur des Systèmes d’Information | PORTNET S.A.
The stage was then graced by Youssef Zia, co-founder of XAYone, a leading vendor in the field of cutting-edge technological solutions, offering a detailed analysis of the future tech trends expected to shape industries and organizations in the coming decade.
The day’s keynote session was concluded by Dr. Ahmed TAHIRI JOUTI, Managing Partner at Green For South Inc., who delivered an inspiring presentation.
The summit culminated with the prestigious CIO 200 Awards, recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of CIOs across four distinct categories: Next-Gen, Leader, Master, and Legend. These awards highlighted the exceptional contributions of IT leaders who have demonstrated transformative impact in their organizations and industries.
The event closed with concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors, summarizing key takeaways from the event and reflecting on the future direction of IT leadership in Morocco and the world at large.
The evening concluded with an elegant Dinner & Networking event, providing the perfect opportunity for attendees to forge new partnerships, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.
The World 200 Summit 2025 Morocco Edition reaffirmed the critical role of visionary IT leadership in navigating the complex challenges and opportunities of the future, leaving attendees inspired and equipped to drive innovation and digital transformation within their organizations.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed partners, whose invaluable support made this event possible:
- Gold Partners:
Logitech | SolarWinds - Silver Partners:
Tesselate | X Office Systems | XAYone
Their contributions have been instrumental in making the Morocco CIO 200 Summit 2025 a resounding success.
After a successful and inspiring summit in Morocco, the World 200 Summit 2025 roadshow will continue its journey across the globe, with the grand finale taking place in Egypt. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the grand celebration of the transformative power of technology and leadership.
