CASABLANCA 2025 – INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND THE INDUSTRIAL FUTURE OF THE CONTINENT

The 7th edition of the Industry Meeting Days opened on July 21–22, 2025, in Casablanca, at the iconic Sacred Heart Cathedral, confirming the platform's maturity and influence. Organized by Industrie du Maroc Magazine under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, this edition focused on the central theme: "Industrial Zones: Shaping the Industrial Future of the Continent."

Over 3,000 participants from Morocco, Africa, and other regions of the world attended, including public officials, regional representatives, business leaders, investors, institutions, researchers, and international partners. This demonstrates the growing interest in Industry Meeting Days as a reference platform for industrial dialogue at the continental level.

A PROGRAM STRUCTURED AROUND ACTION AND CO-CREATION

Designed as a space for concrete dialogue and co-construction, the 7th edition offered an expanded program including:

• high-level plenary conferences;
• strategic panels;
• thematic workshops;
• sectoral masterclasses;
• B2B sessions and professional meetings.

Debates focused on key themes for Africa's industrial future, including sustainable industrial zones, appropriate infrastructure, digitalization, artificial intelligence, energy transition, productive sovereignty, structuring local value chains, talent development, and regional and international cooperation.

A CLEAR CONTINENTAL AMBITION

Guided by a long-term vision, the 7th edition aligns with national strategic orientations led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in industrial development, advanced regionalization, and South-South cooperation. It aims to catalyze concrete projects, highlight high-impact initiatives, and foster new industrial alliances across Africa.

The opening ceremony, attended by top institutional personalities, government members, regional presidents, ambassadors, professional federations, and industrial leaders, set the tone for an edition focused on action, innovation, and convergence of visions.

Through its scale, rich content, and continental positioning, the 7th edition confirmed the platform as a strategic reference point, actively contributing to reflection and structuring the industrial future of Morocco and Africa.