
Harnessing Technology for Health Equity: Bridging the Gaps, Empowering Communities
February 10-12, 2026, Rabat, Morocco
This edition is part of an ambitious initiative to merge and strengthen the efforts of two events:
the Global Summit of Digital Health and the Smart Healthcare International Conference (ShelC). This joint project will be held under the title HealthTech’26: Global Summit of Digital Health and Smart Healthcare.
This event aims to be a strategic and scientific hub dedicated to scientific production and the transformation of healthcare systems in Morocco and across Africa.
The rationale for this Congress lies in the need to support the rapid evolution of digital health and smart medicine in the face of the health, technological, and socio-economic challenges facing the African continent, while creating a high-level scientific production space that promotes the dissemination and transfer of knowledge in healthcare innovation.

Dr. COFFI DIEUDONNÉ ASSOUVI
GENERAL DIRECTOR OF CAFRAD
Morocco

Pr. MOHAMMED RHACHI
President of Mohammed V University of Rabat
Morocco

Pr. CHRISTOPHE COLLET
President of Troyes University of Technology (UTT)
France

Pr. MURIELLE LABERGE
President of the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO)
Canada

Pr. NABIL HMINA
President of Ibn Zohr University of Agadir
Morocco

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. Brahim LEKEHAL
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Maurice HAYOT
President of the SFSN
Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier-Nîmes
France

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. Bouchaib BOUNABAT
Acting Director of the National Higher School For Computer Science and Systems Analysis (ENSIAS)
Morocco

Pr. Dominique GENTIL
President of the University Agency of the Francophonie (CITEF)
France

Pr. Abderrahman NOUNAH
Director of the Higher School of Technology, Univerisity Mohammed V, Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Mohamed LAZAAR
ENSIAS, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Rachid RAZINE
Director of the Doctoral Studies Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of 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

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

Pr. Zeyneb BELGANCHE
Assistant Professor at ENSAM-UM5, Rabat
Moroccan Digital Health Society (SMSD)
Morocco

Pr. Karima GHAZOUANI
Head of the Innovation Hub at Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Mrs. Khaoula BAYDI
Liaison Officer for the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Leïla MERGHEM-BOULAHIA
University professor – Director of the ISIFT – Head of the Networks and Cybersecurity Research Area at the LIST3N Research Unit, University of Technology of Troyes
France

Pr. Kaoutar EL HANDRI
Digital Health and AI in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Nassim KHARMOUM
National Center for Scientific and Technical Research
Morocco

Pr. Zeyneb BELGANCHE
Assistant Professor at ENSAM-UM5, Rabat
Moroccan Digital Health Society (SMSD)
Morocco

Pr. Ali IDRI
Deputy Director in Charge of Scientific Research and Cooperation, Head of the Web and Mobile Engineering Department, ENSIAS-UM5
Morocco

Pr. Souad ABOUDRAR
Vice Dean in charge of Research and Cooperation, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, UM5
Morocco

Pr. Lionel AMODEO
Professor, Director of the Computer Science and Digital Society Laboratory, University of Technology of Troyes
France

Pr. Soumia ZITI
Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
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

Pr. Intissar HADDIYA
Neurologist, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda
President of the Association for the Support of Kidney Failure Patients of Oujda
Morocco

Pr. Abdelmajid BYBI
Professor at the Higher School of Technology of Salé, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Kaoutar EL HANDRI
Digital Health and AI in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat
Morocco

Pr. Abdessadek AAROUD
Professor of Computer Science at the Chouaib Doukkali University
Founder and Director of the ELITES Laboratory
Morocco

Pr. Youssef MAZOUZ
Digital Health and AI in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University
Morocco

Pr. Yousser TAHER
Professor at the Center of Guidance and Planning
Big Data & AI Consultant
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

Pr. CHRISTOPHE COLLET
President of Troyes University of Technology (UTT)
France

Pr. Maurice HAYOT
President of the SFSN
Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier-Nîmes
France

Pr. Philippe BLUA
Hospital Director – Former President of the European Association of Hospital Directors
France

Pr. Farouk YALAOUI
Senior Director (Vice President) for Research at TROYES UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOG (UTT)
France

Mr. Naoufal LAHLOU
President of Moroccan Federation of Health
Industries “FMIS”
Morocco

Dr. Samir KADDAR
President of the Network of Moroccan Medical Expertise Worldwide
Belgium

Dr. Imad HAFIDI
President of the A2G Euro-Moroccan Alliance of Geriatrics and Gerontology
France

Pr. Leïla MERGHEM-BOULAHIA
University professor – Director of the ISIFT – Head of the Networks and Cybersecurity Research Area at the LIST3N Research Unit, University of Technology of Troyes
France

Pr. Mario MALOUIN
Director, Accounting Sciences Module
Associate Professor, University of Quebec in Outaouais
Canada

Pr. Lionel AMODEO
Professor, Director of the Computer Science and Digital Society Laboratory, University of Technology of Troyes
France

Dr. Reda BENSOUDA
Consulting framework, digital
innovation and cybersecurity
University of Quebec in Outaouais
(UQO)
Canada

Pr. Stéphane BOUCHARD
Professor and Director of the Psychology Module
Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO)
Canada

Dr. Nhan QUY NGUYEN
Lecturer at UTT – Member of the Connected Industrial Innovation Chair
France

PF. Patrice RENAUD
Co-director of the Cyberpsychology Laboratory
Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology – UQO
Canada

Pr. Yassine OUAZENE
Professor at UTT
Secretary General of the Industrial Chair at Connected Innovation
France

Pr. Yousser TAHER
Professor at the Center of Guidance and Planning
Big Data & AI Consultant
Morocco

Pr. Hassan DIHAZI
Professor Doctor at Medical University, Gottingen
Germany

Mr. Hassan MOUSSIF
PhD Researcher and Expert in Digital Health
CEO TELEM, GmBH
Germany

Pr. Mohammed MEDWANI
Professor of Data Science and AI | Chief Data Scientist | Digital Transformation Entrepreneur
USA

Mr. Abdelmounaim FARES
CEO NG GUARD TECHNOLOGY Specialist in Cyber Security in Hospital Systems
Germany

Dr. Issame OUTALEB
Senior Management Consultant
CEO & Founder of PharmaTrace Blockchain
Founder of KuiperPartners Consulting Al and Block
Germany
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 4th December, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Paper Acceptance Notification |
28th November, 2025
28th December, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | 20th January, 2026 |
| Conference date | 10th-12th February, 2026 |
| Participation Type | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| 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
