Official BPIA Fall IMF Partner Side Event (with GWU + CCDL) - Ambassadorial Fireside Chat: "Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Government: Morocco’s Vision"

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Ambassadorial Fireside Chat

Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Government: Morocco’s Vision

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
George Washington University School of Business, Washington, DC

About the Event

The Ambassadorial Fireside Chat will highlight Morocco’s pioneering leadership in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, showcasing the Kingdom’s bold vision for building resilient digital infrastructures and responsible AI ecosystems. This discussion will explore Morocco’s groundbreaking digital government reforms, which have positioned the country as a continental model for innovation and e-governance across Africa.

Speakers will also examine opportunities to deepen U.S.–Morocco technological partnerships, strengthen cooperation in digital trade, cyber resilience, and transatlantic innovation, and share insights on how diplomacy and technology intersect to shape secure and prosperous digital futures.

Program

Introductory Remarks
Vice Dean Vanessa Perry, George Washington University School of Business

Special Welcome
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, U.S. Congress
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa

Fireside Conversation
H.E. Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United States

Interviewer
Ambassador Omar Arouna, Co-Founder & Chairman, Center for Cyber Diplomacy & Leadership (CCDL);
former Ambassador of Benin to the U.S., Mexico, World Bank, IMF, and OAS

Moderator
Dr. Pape Cissé, Co-Founder & Executive Director, CCDL

Reception: Networking to follow

Hosted By

The Center for Cyber Diplomacy & Leadership (CCDL) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Business (GWUSB).

This event reflects a shared commitment to advancing digital resilience and global cooperation. CCDL equips diplomats and policymakers with tools for cyber diplomacy, while GWUSB leads innovation at the intersection of business, policy, and technology. Together, they foster global dialogues that drive secure digital transformation and cross-sector collaboration.

Featuring Partners

• Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA)

• CABS World TV