AI Summer School
3rd Edition

Join 50 selected participants for an intensive AI learning experience in the breathtaking Atlas Mountains. Master cutting-edge AI technologies with world-renowned experts.

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August 25-29, 2025
Ifrane, Morocco
50 Participants

Overview

The AI Summer School welcomes talented participants from across Morocco who have a strong will to learn about machine learning and deep learning. We invite students, graduates, researchers, faculty, and professionals in STEM fields to apply and be part of this unique journey. Our goal is to bring together bright, creative minds fueled by a passion for AI, data science, and innovation. We believe these individuals will play a pivotal role in shaping Morocco's future—one empowered by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

Expert-Led Learning

Learn from leading AI researchers and industry practitioners from top universities and tech companies worldwide.

Hands-On Projects

Work on real-world AI challenges in small teams with dedicated mentorship and state-of-the-art computing resources.

Global Network

Connect with ambitious AI practitioners from around the world and build lasting professional relationships.

Speakers

Learn from leading AI researchers and industry experts from prestigious institutions worldwide.

Dr. Boubakr Nour

Ericsson Research, Canada

Boubakr Nour is a Senior Security Researcher at Ericsson Research and an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Concordia Univ...

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Dr. Natalie Raphil

WAI Africa Lead

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Dr. Sofia Gacham

WAI Morocco Ambassador

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Dr. Kaoutar El Maghraoui

Principal Research Scientist, IBM

Dr. Houda Chakiri

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane

Ruchi Mahindru

IBM

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Dr. Sofia Bourhim

Finance Ministry of Morocco

Sofia is a principal research scientist specializing in Graph Deep Learning and its applications to AI for social good....

Akram Zaytar

Microsoft

Akram Zaytar is a Senior Research Scientist at Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab, where he turns satellite imagery an...

Amal Rannen-Triki

Google DeepMind

Amal Rannen-Triki is a Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. Prior to joining Google DeepMind in 2019, she earne...

David Adelani

McGill University

Dr. David Adelani is an Assistant Professor at the McGill University School of Computer Science, a Core Academic Member...

Prof. Kamal Bechkoum

Minsky Academy, London, UK

Kamal is an experienced senior leader and academic in Higher Education with an international background and an in-depth...

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Oumaima Hourrane

AL Akhawayn University

Dr. Oumaima Hourrane is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at Al...

AI Summer School Themes

Explore cutting-edge AI research areas that are shaping the future

Foundations of Responsible AI

AI ethics, principles, global regulations, and welcome reception

Day 1 - August 25

Building Secure & Trustworthy AI

Cybersecurity, adversarial ML, privacy-preserving techniques

Day 2 - August 26

Inclusive AI - Leadership, Equity & Fairness

Gender bias, inclusive design, women leadership in AI

Day 3 - August 27

AI for Social Impact & Public Good

Healthcare applications, climate AI, global development

Day 4 - August 28

Showcasing Innovation & Future Directions

Hackathon presentations, future careers, award ceremony

Day 5 - August 29

Program Schedule

A carefully structured intensive program balancing theory, practice, and collaboration.

Foundations of Responsible AI

Day 1 - Aug 25

AI ethics & principles, global regulations, design thinking workshops, hackathon kickoff, and welcome reception

Monday, August 25, 2025
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Building Secure & Trustworthy AI

Day 2 - Aug 26

Cybersecurity & AI, adversarial ML, privacy-preserving techniques, secure development practices

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Inclusive AI - Leadership, Equity & Fairness

Day 3 - Aug 27

Building inclusive AI, women leading AI, NLP gender bias, equity by design, mentorship circles

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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AI for Social Impact & Public Good

Day 4 - Aug 28

AI for global development, healthcare applications, climate AI, low-resource settings, NGO partnerships

Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Showcasing Innovation & Future Directions

Day 5 - Aug 29

Hackathon presentations, future AI careers, career development, award ceremony, closing networking

Friday, August 29, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the AI Summer School

We look for participants with a strong background in mathematics, programming (especially Python), and some experience with machine learning concepts. Academic performance, research experience, and motivation are key factors in our selection process.

The program fee covers all lectures and workshops, accommodation in shared rooms at Al Akhawayn University, all meals, cultural activities, local transportation, computing resources, and a certificate of completion. International flights are not included.

Yes! We offer need-based scholarships covering up to 50% of the program fee. Scholarship applications are reviewed alongside regular applications. Please indicate your interest in financial aid when applying.

Bring your laptop with development environment set up (Python, Jupyter notebooks), personal items, comfortable clothing for mountain weather, and enthusiasm for learning! We'll provide detailed packing guidelines upon acceptance.

Our Partners and Sponsors

Collaborating with leading institutions and organizations

AFRETEC
Gold Sponsor
Al Akhawayn University
Partner