Fez Private University to Launch Fifth, AI-Focused ‘Week of Engineering Careers'
Rabat – Fez Private University (UPF) is preparing to host the fifth edition of its annual 'Semaine des Métiers de l'Ingénieur' (Week of Engineering Careers) from May 12 to 16.
This year's edition will be held under the theme 'Responsibility and Ethics: The Engineer Through the Lens of Technological and Artificial Intelligence Advancements,' aiming to highlight the ethical challenges and opportunities engineers face in the age of digital transformation.
The opening ceremony is set to bring together university officials, professors, students, and professionals from across the engineering and technology sectors. The event will begin with welcoming remarks by Ferdaouss Lakhili, followed by speeches from Mohammed Aziz Lahlou, UPF President, and Mohammed Ouazzani Jamil, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
They will present the vision behind the fifth edition and unveil the program for the week. The university is also set to honor Ahmed Zainoun, winner of the 'Arab Hope Makers' award, as the guest of the week.
A series of high-level conferences will follow to offer insights from leading experts in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and sustainable development. Among the anticipated speakers are Zakaria Rachid from the Digital Development Agency, who will present the 'Al Khawarizmi' model for ethical and applied AI research, and Fouzia Azmi, CEO of Zia COMM, who will speak about the mindset and digital tools needed by tomorrow's entrepreneurs.
Other experts will address topics like intelligent engineering, the Internet of Things (IoT), the future of civil engineering, and the Moroccan startup ecosystem.
UPF promises a week filled with interactive challenges and competitions designed to engage students and young innovators. The program includes the Robotic Senior Challenge, the Smart City Challenge, the Coding Challenge, the Deep Immersion 2025 Challenge, and the R&D Innovation Challenge, which will focus on engineering's role in achieving sustainable energy progress.
Participants will also take part in the Engineering Presentation Contest and thematic workshops on structural analysis, digital construction, and civil engineering 4.0.
The week will also include junior competitions in coding, robotics, and English, as well as a startup boot camp and the Grand Prix of the UPF Engineering Academy. The week will conclude on May 16 with a closing ceremony recognizing participants and outstanding projects.
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