The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) recorded a distinguished presence at the fourth edition of Gitex Africa Morocco 2026, with the ICESCO delegation contributing high-level engagements addressing key issues such as cybersecurity, future labor markets, digital education, and skills development aligned with the AI-driven economy.

The exhibition featured a series of prominent activities and interventions by the ICESCO delegation, coordinated by the Organization’s Department of Digital Transformation. Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Advisor at the Science and Environment Sector at ICESCO, participated as a keynote speaker in a specialized panel discussion on cybersecurity and digital identity, alongside a select group of leading experts. In his intervention, he highlighted the critical role of secure and inclusive digital identity systems in enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery, strengthening citizen trust, and advancing digital governance across Member States.

For her part, Dr. Sally Mabrouk, Head of the Director-General’s Office and Supervisor of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Sector, and Head of the Department of Digital Transformation, took part in a dialogue session entitled “What Does the Future of Work Mean for Africa?”. She highlighted the importance of transforming African education systems into advanced, data-driven digital platforms aligned with future labor markets. She also emphasized how AI-powered learning can play an effective role in reskilling the workforce and preparing it for the jobs of the future.

Dr. Adel Smeda, Supervisor of the Science and Environment Sector, also contributed scientific insights during a panel discussion on work and upskilling for the AI economy, stressing the urgent need for a qualitative shift in education systems, moving away from rigid traditional curricula toward flexible, skills-based frameworks.

It is worth noting that the international exhibition was held in the city of Marrakech under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, from 7 to 9 April 2026, under the theme “Catalyzing Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”