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ABOUT

As a continuation of the scientific momentum established by the previous edition of the Global Summit of Digital Health and the Smart Healthcare International Conference, the Joint Events 2026: Digital Health and Smart Healthcare aims to be a strategic and scientific hub dedicated to scientific production and the transformation of health systems in Morocco and across Africa.

This scientific congress is co-organized by the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD), the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), and the Moroccan Society for Digital Health (SMSD).

The objective is to position Morocco as a continental hub for technology transfer within the framework of North–South cooperation, aligned with the priorities of the African continent.

It is fully in line with the strategic vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, in support of ambitious cooperation efforts that engage the Moroccan and African diaspora around the major challenges of digital health.

HONORARY PRESIDENTS

Dr. COFFI DIEUDONNÉ ASSOUVI

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF CAFRAD
Morocco

Pr. CHRISTOPHE COLLET

President of Troyes University of Technology (UTT)
France

Pr. MOHAMMED RHACHI

President of Mohammed V University of Rabat
Morocco

Pr. NABIL HMINA

President of Ibn Zohr University of Agadir
Morocco

GENERAL CHAIRS

Pr. Wajih RHALEM

President of Moroccan Society of Digital Health
Professor at ENSAM-Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Maria ZEMZAMI

Professor at ENSAM-RABAT
Morocco

Pr. Farouk YALAOUI

Senior Director (Vice President) for Research at TROYES UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOG (UTT)
France

Pr. Najib AL IDRISSI

General Secretary of Moroccan Society of Digital Health
Professor at Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences
Morocco

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Pr. Khalid EL BIKRI

Honorary President of The Moroccan Society of Digital Health
Founding Director of ENSAM (Transition from ENSET to ENSAM Rabat), Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Larbi BELARBI

Founding Member of The Moroccan Society of Digital Health
Former Director Of ENSET Rabat, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Philippe BLUA

Hospital Director – Former President of the European Association of Hospital Directors
France

GENERAL LOCAL CHAIR

Pr. Mohamed LAZAAR

ENSIAS, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

TPC CHAIRS

Pr. Nassim KHARMOUM

National Center for Scientific and Technical Research
Morocco

Pr. Soumia ZITI

Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

PROGRAMME CHAIRS

Dr. Hicham BAHIRI

Director of the Moulay Abdallah Prefectural Hospital Center in Salé
Specialist in Emergency Medicine
Morocco

Pr. Hassan GHAZAL

Royal Executive Training Institute, Rabat
Morocco

Dr. Salsabil HAMDI

Head of the Environmental Health Lab Institut Pasteur Casablanca
Morocco

INDUSTRY CHAIRS

Mrs. Lamiae BENMAKHLOUF

General Director of Technopark
Morocco

Mr. Naoufal LAHLOU

President of Moroccan Federation of Health
Industries “FMIS”
Morocco

COMMUNICATION & PROTOCOL CHAIRS

Mrs. Naima NASR

Director General, Delegate, of the Moroccan Federation of Health Industries
Morocco

Mr. Soufyane EL AISSI

Head of Programs and Communication Department, National Commision for Education, Science and Culture Protocol Officer
Morocco

PHD COMMITTEE

Mr. Mohamed BOUKHLIF

Head of the IT Department @ National School of Applied Sciences of Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University
Morocco

Mr. Ahmed GUENDOUZI

ENSAM Rabat, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Ms. Najat LECHHEB

Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences (UM6SS)
Morocco

TPC MEMBERS

  • Prof. Abderrahman MACHRAOUI, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Medicine, Germany
  • Prof. Abdellah OUAGUID, ENSET Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
  • Prof. Allal BOUTAJANGOUT,New York University School of Medicine, USA
  • Prof. Adam CHATI, UH2C, Morocco
  • Prof. Anissa REGRAGUI, Faculty of Dental Medicine Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Asma CHAIK, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Asma SBAI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Marrakech, Morocco
  • Prof. Azeddine SEDKI, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Caddi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Prof. Costas PILIOUNIS, Faculty Member of Rome Business School PharmaBoardroom Member, Italy
  • Prof. Frederic LIEVENS, InternationalSociety of telemedicine, Belgium
  • Prof. Gilbert FARGES (ADR), Doctor, Emeritus Teacher and Researcher UTC, France
  • Prof. Hamdi SALSABIL, Pasteur Institute, Morocco
  • Prof. Hassan GHAZAL, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Hicham CHATOUI, UPM, Morocco
  • Prof. Imane Allali, FS Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Jean Ayoub, University Hospital of tour, France
  • Prof. Kaoutar El HANDRI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Karim ELBOUCHTI, EST Sale, Morocco
  • Prof. Khalid EL BIKRI, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Larbi BELARBI, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Latifa DOUDACH, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Maroua ZINEELABIDINE, ISMAGI, Morocco
  • Prof. Mehdi AMMI, University of Paris, Paris, France
  • Prof. Mohamed EDDABBAH, Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Caddi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Prof. Mohamed HANINE, ENSA El Jadida, Morocco
  • Prof. Mohamed MERZOUKI, FST Beni-Mellal, Morocco
  • Prof. Mohammed BEKKALI, University of Granada, Spain
  • Prof. Mohammed KAYYAL, KSF Space Foundation, USA
  • Prof. Mohcine Kodad, EST Ouejda, Morocco
  • Prof. Mustapha NAJIMI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy- UCLouvain Brussels, Belgium
  • Prof. Nabil HAJJI, Faculty of Medicine Seville, Spain
  • Prof. Najib AL IDRISSI, UM6SS, Morocco
  • Prof. Nassim KHARMOUM, CNRST, Morocco
  • Prof. Oussama HAMAL, National School of Architecture (ENA), Marrakech, Morocco
  • Prof. Rajae GHANIMI, ESSELSCA Paris, Campus Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Sara RETAL, ENSET Mohammadia, Morocco
  • Prof. Soumia ZITI, FS Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Toufik MZILI, Faculty of Science, Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco
  • Prof. Wajih RHALEM, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco
  • Prof. Yassine RHAZALI, EST Kenitra, Morocco
  • Prof. Zeyneb BELGANCHE, ENSAM Rabat, Morocco

TOPICS

HealthTech 2026 will revolve around the central theme:

Harnessing Technology for Health Equity: Bridging the Gaps, Empowering Communities.

This theme emphasizes the critical role of technology in:

Artificial intelligence for healthcare: AI-powered diagnostics, personalized medicine, predictive analytics, and robotic surgery.

Digital health and telehealth: Remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, mHealth solutions, and bridging the digital divide.

Medical devices and technologies: Low-cost innovations, point-of-care diagnostics, and addressing unmet needs in LMICs

Health data management and analytics: Big data for public health surveillance, disease prediction, and personalized interventions

Ethics, regulation, and policy: Ensuring responsible development,
equitable access, and data privacy in health technologies

TARGET AUDIENCE

A diverse range of audience are involved in the field of health technology development, including researchers, scientists, PhD students, and engineers. Additionally, healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and public health experts contribute their expertise to this field. Policymakers, government officials, and regulatory bodies play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of health technology. Furthermore, industry representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs are actively engaged in driving innovation and progress. International organizations and NGOs are pivotal in spearheading global health initiatives. Moreover, students and academics with an interest in health technology and global health are also integral participants in advancing this important domain.

CONFERENCE FORMAT

  • Keynote presentations by leading global experts.
  • Interactive panel discussions on key themes and sub-themes.
  • Parallel sessions for in-depth presentations and research showcases.
  • Poster presentations and networking opportunities.
  • Industry exhibition showcasing cutting-edge health technologies.
  • Pre-conference workshops and training sessions.
  • Cultural events and excursions highlighting Moroccan heritage.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

  • Stimulate collaborative research and development efforts in health technology.
  • Foster knowledge sharing and capacity building among stakeholders.
  • Generate concrete recommendations for policymakers and governments.
  • Showcase innovative solutions addressing global health challenges.
  • Secure partnerships and funding for promising health technology projects.
  • Position Morocco as a leading hub for health technology innovation and
    collaboration.
  • All accepted papers will be indexed in Scopus

Submission

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished work, manuscripts must respect the conference template guidelines, including figures, tables, and references. The length of papers should not exceed 8 pages.
The direct link for paper submission is:
Papers are reviewed on the basis that they do not contain plagiarized material (max. 15% from all sources + max. 5% from one source), Ithenticate tool will be used to detect plagiarism.
Each paper will be reviewed by 3 regular PC members in tow rounds of review. The acceptance decisions will take into account paper novelty, technical depth, elegance, practical or theoretical impact, and presentation.

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Paper Submission Deadline 4th November, 2025
Paper Acceptance Notification 28th November, 2025
Final Paper Submission Deadline 30th December, 2025
Registration Deadline 20th January, 2026

PARTICIPATION FEES

Participation Type Registration Fees
Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration 200 Euros
Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration 160 Euros
Listener Registration 50 Euros

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CAFRAD Rabat

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