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Casablanca emerged as a central hub for Africa’s sustainable development on Tuesday as Schneider Electric held its inaugural Innovation Day Morocco at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The event gathered a diverse group of public officials, business leaders, experts, and young innovators to explore pathways toward a greener, more digitally empowered Africa.
Organized under the theme of energy transition, digital transformation, and industrial innovation, the event aimed to accelerate the continent’s progress in these areas through collaboration and shared vision.
In her opening remarks, Diaretou Madina Gaye Dieng, President for Francophone Africa and Islands at Schneider Electric, set the tone for the day by highlighting the need for collective action. “We are organizing this meeting for a very simple reason: to bring together you—public decision-makers, private actors, experts, and young talents—around a common ambition, which is to accelerate Africa’s energy, digital, and industrial transition,” she stated.
Dieng went on to underscore Morocco’s leadership in renewable energy, praising the nation’s efforts to integrate clean energy into its power grid. She emphasized that reaching the country’s 2030 target of 52% renewable energy is not only achievable but will require innovation, youth involvement, and stronger local industrial capacity.
Representing the Moroccan government, Fadil Youcef, Director General of Industry at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, affirmed that the event strongly aligns with Morocco’s national development strategies. He emphasized the critical intersection of energy policy, digital innovation, and industrial self-reliance in driving sustainable growth. “Regarding energy, Morocco has undertaken its energy transition since the early 2000s under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI,” he explained. “A clear vision was set: to reduce energy dependence and become a regional leader in renewable energy.” Currently, renewables account for around 40% of Morocco’s energy mix, and the country remains on track to meet its 52% target by 2030.
Youcef stressed the importance of continued collaboration between government and industry stakeholders to ensure that this transition also promotes inclusive development, energy independence, and technological innovation.
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Schneider Electric’s Innovation Day provided a platform not only for dialogue but also for showcasing technological solutions that can support Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, digitally enabled economy. The event featured panels, presentations, and networking opportunities aimed at forging new partnerships and inspiring a new generation of innovators.
By choosing Casablanca for its first Moroccan edition, Schneider Electric reinforced the city’s growing role as a regional hub for sustainable energy leadership and digital transformation.
