21-05-2025
NETYS 2025: Global AI Experts Inspire Moroccan Students at UM6P
Rabat – As the 13th International Conference on Networked Systems ( NETYS 2025 ) unfolds at UM6P's College of Computing in Rabat, the spotlight is on the meaningful exchanges between global experts and Moroccan students.
More than just a series of academic sessions, the five-day event serves as a unique platform where top minds in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and distributed systems engage directly with the next generation of researchers and innovators.
In an interview with Morocco World News , Rachid Guerraoui, head of the advisory board at UM6P 's College of Computing and professor at EPFL, emphasized the significance of hosting such an international event within UM6P's academic environment.
He praised the university's growing commitment to research and innovation, particularly its investment in digital technologies, which he described as 'an ideal ecosystem for high-level dialogue and collaboration.'
Guerraoui talked about the core mission of NETYS 2025: exposing Moroccan students to cutting-edge developments in AI and cybersecurity. 'We have a campus in Benguerir dedicated to AI and a campus in Rabat focused on cybersecurity,' he said. 'This event gathers top experts in both fields, and the goal is to introduce Moroccan students to the latest global advances, helping them integrate into international research networks.'
Echoing that vision, Ibtissam Bennouna, Head of the College of Computing at UM6P Rabat, shared her perspective on organizing the conference, which runs from May 21 to 23. She highlighted the event's role in creating bridges between local talent and international academia.
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'We are proud to welcome researchers, students, and members of the Moroccan diaspora,' Bennouna said. 'This conference helps build a new ecosystem of innovation and academic exchange, especially through internship opportunities and research collaborations.'
Among the international guests, Swarat Chaudhuri—professor at the University of Texas and researcher at Google DeepMind—delivered a keynote on the use of AI in mathematical and scientific discovery. Later speaking to Morocco World News, Chaudhuri expressed gratitude for his first visit to Morocco and enthusiasm about engaging with students and faculty.
He described the conference as 'an inspiring space for meaningful dialogue between Moroccan researchers and leading international experts,' and highlighted its broader importance in expanding global scientific collaboration and reinforcing Morocco's growing role in the AI landscape.
Beyond the keynote sessions, the NETYS 2025 program includes technical tutorials, research presentations, and panels exploring the latest in machine learning, federated learning, formal verification, and quantum computing.
Organized into three key thematic tracks, the sessions balance theoretical foundations, like consensus algorithms and Byzantine fault tolerance, with practical concerns such as secure multi-party computation, verifiable AI, and digital infrastructure governance.
Speakers from institutions such as EPFL, ETH Zurich, KTH Stockholm, ENSAE Paris, RWTH Aachen University, MBZUAI Abu Dhabi, and Sorbonne University are contributing to the rich lineup of events, further underscoring the conference's international appeal.
NETYS 2025 ultimately seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications. But at its heart, the conference is a platform for connection—a space where Moroccan students can learn firsthand from global pioneers, and where ideas can be exchanged, challenged, and transformed into future breakthroughs. Tags: AIMohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)UM6P
