The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 is set to kick off its highly anticipated Morocco edition on 8th April 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Carré Eden – marking the first-ever edition of the global roadshow in the country.
More than just a traditional gathering, the summit has evolved into a globally aligned transformation platform, connecting leaders across 60+ nations. Built on four core pillars – Community, Knowledge, Health, and Human – the event focuses on advancing innovation, sustainability, digital well-being, and resilient communities.
The event will open with the Morocco National Anthem, followed by an evening that brings together leading CIOs, technology innovators, and digital transformation leaders for impactful discussions and recognition.
The summit will begin with welcome addresses from Mohammed Bel Rhitri, Country President, Global CIO Forum, setting the tone for collaboration and leadership.
Sharing his thoughts ahead of the event, Mohammed Bel Rhitri said:“The Morocco edition of the World CIO 200 Summit marks a significant milestone in bringing global collaboration to our local technology ecosystem. It is an opportunity to empower Moroccan CIOs, foster innovation, and connect our leaders to a broader global vision of digital transformation and resilience.”
Under the Community pillar, Dr. Ahmed Tahiri Jouti, Co-Founder of NeuronAIze, will deliver a keynote on cross-industry collaboration, followed by a vendor keynote from Panagiotis Kouris, CEO of OFFICE LINE SA.
A key highlight will be the power panel discussion, moderated by Abderrahim Assafar, IT Manager at Jardin Majorelle, featuring industry leaders including:
- Youssef Sagou, Senior Cybersecurity & Audit Executive, BMCI Groupe BNP Paribas
- Salma Balafrej, CIO, Tessera Capital
- Younes Bennani, CTO, GPC CARTON
- Achraf Karmoui, Directeur des systèmes d’information, Aveiro Maroc
The Knowledge pillar will explore the future of AI and data, led by Mourad El Baz, International Trainer & Advisor, along with partner-led sessions from Saad Edgard, Director of Business Development at Edgecore Networks Corporation, and M. Abdelali Laabi, CEO of AXELI.
Following a networking break, the Health pillar will address leadership well-being through a session on The Burnout-Proof CIO, focusing on mental resilience and managing constant disruption.
The summit will conclude with the Human pillar, where Mounir Benhima, Principal Consultant and Organizational Transformation Leader, will deliver a keynote on human-centric digital transformation, emphasising ethical AI, talent, and inclusive leadership.
A major highlight of the evening will be the CIO 200 Recognition and Felicitation Ceremony, celebrating top technology leaders across categories – Next-Gen, Leader, Master, and Legend – recognising their contributions to innovation and digital leadership in Morocco.
Supported by key partners including OFFICE LINE SA (Platinum Partner), Edgecore Networks Corporation and ODDnet (Gold Partners), and AXELI Services (Registration Partner), the event promises to be a landmark gathering for the country’s technology community.
As the first stop of the 2026 global roadshow, the Morocco edition sets the stage for a powerful journey ahead – uniting CIOs worldwide where recognition meets responsibility, and leadership translates into action.
