TEDx EMI: An 8th Edition Marked by Renewal and Boldness

Rabat – The Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) is set to host the 8th edition of TEDx EMI on Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m., an event that has become a key fixture in Morocco’s landscape of inspiring conferences.

Held under the evocative theme “VIA NOVA,” this edition aims to inject new momentum into collective reflection on change, innovation, and initiative.

Organized under the official TED license and led by a committed team of EMI students, TEDx EMI is part of a broader mission to share powerful ideas and inspiring personal journeys.

The event offers an open platform for outstanding Moroccan figures from diverse fields, including industry, science, entrepreneurship, sports, design, and cinema.

“VIA NOVA”: Charting One’s Own Path

Building on the previous edition centered around the concept of Momentum, the VIA NOVA theme invites participants to rethink established paths, break away from the duplication of ideas, and embrace genuine innovation.

More than a slogan, it represents a philosophy that encourages action, creativity, and collective responsibility in the face of contemporary challenges.

VIA NOVA promotes a vision in which success is not an isolated achievement, but the outcome of a shared, community-driven dynamic.

It celebrates those who choose to open new paths and shape the future rather than follow predetermined routes.

Eight Speakers, Eight Inspiring Journeys

This 8th edition will bring together eight high-profile speakers, each embodying a unique path toward excellence:

Hicham Iraqi Houssaini, Managing Director of SAP for Francophone Africa, specialist in strategy and digital transformation.

Raja Cherkaoui El Moursli, nuclear physicist, L’Oréal–UNESCO Award laureate, and pioneer of Morocco’s participation in the ATLAS project at CERN.

Ali Bensouda, co-founder of Outlierz Ventures, venture capital leader in Morocco, and founder of the startup Omnium.

Bouchra Baibanou, Moroccan mountaineer and the first person in Morocco to complete the Seven Summits challenge.

Hicham Lahlou, International designer and interior architect, one of the leading figures and pioneers of design in Africa and the Arab world on the international stage.

Assya Benayada, professional and personal coach, trainer, and speaker at leading engineering schools.

Nassim Belkhayat, industrial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Neo Motors, Morocco’s first fully nationally owned car manufacturer.

Nour-Eddine Lakhmari, film director and screenwriter, a leading figure of Morocco’s urban “New Wave” cinema.

A Meeting with Inspiration

Through these talks, TEDx EMI seeks to reaffirm that progress is born from the courage to think differently and act boldly.

True to the TED spirit, the event positions itself as a space for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and inspiration, where every idea can become the starting point for meaningful and lasting change.

With VIA NOVA, TEDx EMI reaffirms its mission: to amplify bold voices, inspire minds, and pave new paths for future generations.