Harnessing Technology for Health Equity: Bridging the Gaps, Empowering Communities
February 10-12, 2026, Rabat, Morocco
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.
Dr. COFFI DIEUDONNÉ ASSOUVI
GENERAL DIRECTOR OF CAFRAD
Morocco
Pr. CHRISTOPHE COLLET
President of Troyes University of Technology (UTT)
France
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
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. Nabil HMINA
National Coordinator Of The Apogee Morocco System
Former President Of Sultan Moulay Slimane University (USMS)
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
Pr. Mohamed LAZAAR
ENSIAS, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco
Pr. Nassim KHARMOUM
National Center for Scientific and Technical Research
Morocco
Pr. Soumia ZITI
Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco
Pr. Ihsane HMAMOUCHI
Vice-Dean Faculty of Medicine, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Morocco
Pr. Hassan GHAZAL
Royal Executive Training Institute, Rabat
Morocco
Dr. Salsabil HAMDI
Head of the Environmental Health Lab Institut Pasteur Casablanca
Morocco
Mrs. Lamiae BENMAKHLOUF
General Director of Technopark
Morocco
Mr. Naoufal LAHLOU
President of Moroccan Federation of Health
Industries “FMIS”
Morocco
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
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
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
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.
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.
Paper Submission Deadline | 4th November, 2025 |
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Paper Acceptance Notification | 28th November, 2025 |
Final Paper Submission Deadline | 30th December, 2025 |
Registration Deadline | 20th January, 2026 |
Participation Type | Registration Fees |
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Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration | 200 Euros |
Student Oral/Poster Presenter Registration | 160 Euros |
Listener Registration | 50 Euros |
President of Moroccan Society of Digital Health
General Secretary of Moroccan Society of Digital Health