Key Topics

1. Population Growth and Sustainable Cities
   • Demographics, Governance, and Sustainable Cities
   • Infrastructure, Services, and Territorial Resilience
   • Strategic Planning and Connectivity
2. Climate and Territorial Resilience
   • Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies
   • Solutions and Integrated Climate Risk Management
   • Green Infrastructure and Energy Transition
   • Urban Agriculture
3. Youth, Employment, and Demographic Dividend
   • Youth, Decent Jobs, and Entrepreneurship
   • Migration and Territorial Development
   • Inclusion and Empowerment of Women
   • Health, Education, and Skills for the Future
4. Innovation, Technologies, and Financing
   • Digital Technologies, Urbanization, and Climate
   • Innovation and Sustainable Transition
   • Partnerships and Innovative Financing Mechanisms

Committee

Forum General Chairs

• ARIB Fatima, President, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco.
• BIAO Barthélemy, Rector, African University for Cooperative Development, Benin.
• TSAFACK NANFOSSO Roger, President, Conference of African and Indian Ocean Universities, Cameroon.

Scientific Committee

Chairs

• MANDI Laila, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco.
• BOUNOUA Lahouari (Co-Chair), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA.

Members

• AMRAOUI Fouad, Hassan II University, Casablanca – Morocco.
• BAHI Hicham, Mohamed VI Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir – Morocco.
• BENHAMOU Brahim, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• BERROUG Fatiha, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• BLAISE Ondoua Beyene, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon.
• BOUH OULD SIDATY Saad, University of Nouakchott, Mauritania.
• CAMARA Mohamed Saliou, Howard University, Washington DC – USA.
• CLERICO Marina, Polytechnic School of Turin, Italy.
• DIEBO MAZEY Ted, National Pedagogical University, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• ECHKOUNDI Mhammed, Mohamed V University, Rabat – Morocco.
• ELGUAMRI Youssef, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa – Morocco.
• EL GHAZOUANI Laila, Mohamed VI Polytechnic University UM6P, Rabat– Morocco
• ERRAKI Salah, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• GEBRATI Fatima, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• HILMI Nathalie, Scientific Center of Monaco – Monaco.
• IBNRISSOUL Abdelmjid, Hassan II University, Casablanca – Morocco.
• JEDLANE Nabil, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tangier – Morocco.
• MAKOSSO Bethuel, Marien Ngouabi University, Congo Brazzaville.
• MBALLA Nerry Urbain, University of Bangui, Central African Republic.
• MEDDICH Abdelilah, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• MELLOUKI Wahid, Mohamed VI Polytechnic University UM6P, Benguerir – Morocco.
• MFERE AKIANA Wolf Ulrich, Center for Studies and Research on Economic Analysis and Policies, Congo Brazzaville.
• MIGNAMISSI Dieudonné, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon.
• MONGA Olivier, Research Institute for Development IRD – France.
• NDEGWE François, Foreign Service Institute, Monrovia, Liberia.
• NDIAME Fadel, McGill University, Montreal – Canada.
• NDIAYE Fodé, Center of Excellence for Leadership and Management for African Development, Dakar – Senegal.
• ONGO NKOA Emmanuel Bruno, University of Yaoundé 2 – Cameroon.
• TAOUFIK Bouchra, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa – Morocco.
• ZIKY Mustapha, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.

Organization Committee

• BELAQZIZ Majdouline, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• EJJIAR Abdessamad, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• EL GHAZOUANI Laila, Mohamed VI Polytechnic University UM6P, Rabat – Morocco.
• GEBRATI Fatima, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• GHARRAFI Mehdi, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida – Morocco.
• MAGANGA Darlin, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech – Morocco.
• BELAQZIZ Majdouline, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• BOULKHIR HANANE, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• EJJIAR Abdessamad, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• EL KHAYATI Mohamed Amine, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• EL HIDAOUI Mohamed Reda, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• GHARRAFI Mehdi, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida – Morocco
• MAGANGA Darlin, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco
• MAZOUZ Mohamed, International Institute for Sustainable Transition in Africa, Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco

Key Dates

• Call for Abstracts Launch: February 1, 2025
• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2025
• Forum Registration Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Forum Dates : October 22–24, 2025

Agenda & Speakers

We are working on the program for the second edition of the Africa Transition Forum (ATF) 2025 to make it captivating and diverse. It will feature a wide range of topics and sessions designed to inspire and engage all participants. We will gradually share detailed information about the keynote speakers, plenary sessions, workshops, and much more. Stay tuned to discover innovative sessions and exciting networking opportunities. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to unveiling the full program!

Registration & Participation

Registration Fees

Fees grant access to:

• Access to all forum sessions and workshops.
• Conference materials and networking events
• Lunch and coffee breaks.
• Certificate of participation.

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