Two innovative projects in tourism and mobility were recognized on Wednesday, July 29, in Casablanca during the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of the UH2C Summer School. The event was organized by Hassan II University of Casablanca in partnership with the National Higher School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM).
The first winning team, “Matchini,” comprised nine Moroccan, French, and Italian students. They developed an application that matches users’ budgets with a range of tourism services, from bookings to activity and transport management. The app also allows users to share their cultural experiences.
The second award-winning team, “SIR,” consisted of 11 Moroccan, Chinese, Russian, and Tunisian students. They created an intelligent transport platform designed to simplify travel for tourists across Morocco by integrating multiple modes of transport into a single system, thereby making travel more accessible, efficient, and convenient.
Participants, working in multidisciplinary teams, were tasked with developing innovative projects addressing current ethical challenges, which they presented to a jury during the closing ceremony.
This year’s edition, themed “Digital Transformation of Society and Ethics,” brought together over 26 international students, alongside students from Hassan II University of Casablanca and other Moroccan universities.
Discussions focused on key issues such as personal data governance, privacy protection, the ethics of algorithms and artificial intelligence, as well as digital governance and digital sovereignty.
Mustapha Lkhider, Vice President for Scientific Research, Cooperation, and Partnerships at Hassan II University, told MAP that the 10-day international summer school attracted strong participation. It brought together students from several countries, representatives of Moroccan universities, and many students from Hassan II University.
Lkhider noted that participants explored the societal transformations driven by digitalization and the ethical challenges they create, highlighting that the widespread daily use of the internet, digital platforms, and online applications can raise significant concerns.
He added that the initiative gathered students from diverse academic levels and backgrounds under the guidance of experienced professors and socio-economic stakeholders who shared their expertise. The event also offered participants the opportunity to discover Morocco as an open country looking toward the future.
Ahmed Naddami, Director of ENSEM, stated that the summer school welcomed a diverse group of participants, including over 26 students from several European countries, in addition to students from Hassan II University and other Moroccan universities. He emphasized that the initiative aims to broaden students’ horizons by encouraging the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Naddami also mentioned that the program included visits to companies and institutions, adding that this year’s edition prioritized diversity and inclusion in its educational approach.
The UH2C Summer School 2026 was designed to enhance students’ understanding of the challenges and impact of digital transformation, foster critical and ethical thinking, and provide participants with a unique opportunity to build an international network.
