The Meetings of Euromed University of Fes question the future of human civilization in the face of the transformations of artificial intelligence

Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Euromed University of Fes officially launched on April 27 the Meetings of Euromed University of Fes on the Alliance of Civilizations, organized around the theme: "The future of human civilization put to the test by artificial intelligence."

Led by the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilizations at Euromed University of Fes, this major international event brought together more than 2,500 participants from over 70 countries, including eminent international figures, decision-makers, institutional leaders, academics and leading thinkers. A true space for strategic dialogue, these Meetings offer a high-level framework for reflection on the profound changes our societies are experiencing at the intersection of technological advances, ethical imperatives and universal human values.

The inaugural session, moderated by Prof. Abdelhak Azzouzi, President of the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilizations at UEMF and member of its Board of Directors, was marked by several speeches highlighting the intellectual, institutional and geopolitical scope of this initiative.

In his opening address, Prof. Mostapha Bousmina, President of the Euromed University of Fes and Chancellor of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Techniques, recalled the University’s ongoing commitment to a fruitful interdisciplinary dialogue, making knowledge an essential lever for thinking about and addressing major contemporary challenges. He also highlighted the vocation of the Euromed University of Fes to position itself as a Euro‑Mediterranean crossroads for reflection, innovation and the construction of shared responses to global issues.

Speaking on this occasion, M. Mohammed Kabbaj, Chancellor of Euromed University of Fes, former Minister and Advisor, stressed the need to strengthen bridges between academic institutions, public decision‑makers and civil society, in order to collectively promote an inclusive, humanistic and forward‑looking vision of development.

The opening ceremony continued with high‑level contributions delivered by eminent international personalities, among whom M. André Azoulay, Advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI; M. Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Alissa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League; M. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations; M. Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills; Mme Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform; M. Mohamed Abou El Enein, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean; Mme Benita Ferrero-Waldner, former European Commissioner and former Foreign Minister; as well as Mme Raymonde Saint-Germain, Senator, former Minister and Ombudsperson.

Through the richness of the exchanges engaged and the diversity of perspectives mobilized, this opening laid the foundations for a collective reflection on the future of human civilization in the age of artificial intelligence, questioning the conditions for technological progress reconciled with ethics, cultural dialogue and the centrality of the human being.

The inaugural segment concluded with the Awards Ceremony of “United States of the World” and its Mediterranean Foundation, a solemn moment paying tribute to personalities whose exemplary commitment contributes to the promotion of intercultural dialogue, the strengthening of cooperation and the promotion of shared human values.

Through these International Meetings, Euromed University of Fes reaffirms its role as a leading academic and diplomatic platform, committed to building an enlightened international dialogue on the major transformations of the contemporary world and on the paths to a civilization founded on peace, knowledge and the common destiny of humanity.