In this panel “INDUSTRY TALK“, top industry leaders share their perspectives to discuss with graduate students and scientists how to develop a strong entrepreneurial culture and take research and development (R&D) to the next level of technological innovation, building startups and spin-offs. Such discussions with industry leaders, who have a long-standing interest in knowledge transfer and skills development, enable researchers to transform their ideas into concrete projects while minimizing the risks of the Moroccan market.

Dipl. Ing. Badr Ikken Moderator

Executive-President of Gi3 / Managing partner of Gi2 / Chairman of the Morocco-Germany Business Council - CGEM Member of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce AHK Morocco

Dr. Samir Rachidi

Managing Director, Institut de Recherche en Énergie
Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles (IRESEN)

Najlae Yazghi

Managing Director Siemens Gamesa & Siemens Energy Morocco

Mr. Reda Hamedoun

Executive Vice President at NAREVA HOLDING

Ismail Akalay

Chief Executive Officer of Sonasid and Former general manager cobalt and base metals general manager cobalt and base metals managem