Mohammedia — Morocco’s cybersecurity ecosystem took a major step forward with the launch of the first AGORATECH Forum, organized by the Moroccan Federation of Information Technologies, Telecommunications, and Offshoring (APEBI). The event marked a new milestone in the country’s digital and cyber resilience journey, bringing together key public institutions and private sector leaders to address the rising strategic importance of cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and technological infrastructure.
The forum saw strong institutional participation from the Directorate General of Information Systems Security (DGSSI), the National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP), the Digital Development Agency (ADD), the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform (MTNRA), and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC). They were joined by AMDIE, CGEM, and AUSIM, signaling a unified national commitment to strengthening Morocco’s cyber defenses.
Private sector participation was equally strong, with telecom operators, cloud and hosting providers, cybersecurity firms, AI scale-ups, export-oriented tech companies, and innovative startups actively contributing to discussions. The diversity of participants highlighted the growing recognition that cybersecurity is no longer purely a technical concern but a strategic pillar of economic competitiveness and national sovereignty.
The program featured three key roundtables. The first focused on Morocco’s cybersecurity ecosystem and the need for stronger public–private collaboration, local skill development, and reduced reliance on foreign technologies. The second addressed cloud sovereignty, data centers, telecom infrastructure, 5G, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for secure and resilient digital infrastructure. The third explored international expansion, with discussions centered on exporting Moroccan cybersecurity expertise and strengthening the country’s position on the global cyber map.
Through AGORATECH, APEBI has established a structured national platform for dialogue between policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders. The forum reflects Morocco’s ambition to develop a homegrown cybersecurity model built on sovereignty, innovation, and global engagement.
