Omar Hilale: Morocco Submits Candidacy to Host the 2027 World Artificial Intelligence Summit

By Sara El Ouakili | ALDAR

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, has officially confirmed that the Kingdom of Morocco has submitted its candidacy to host the 2027 World Summit on Artificial Intelligence, positioning itself as the first African country to seek the honor of hosting this major international event.

This announcement follows the designation of Paris as host city for the 2025 summit and New Delhi for 2026, placing Morocco’s bid as part of a geographically diverse global trajectory. Through this candidacy, Morocco aims to strengthen its regional role as a hub for digital innovation and future technologies, while highlighting its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence in support of sustainable development goals.

Observers believe that holding the summit in an African nation could represent a major shift in the global geographical balance of technological milestones. It would also pave the way for increased African participation in shaping the future of AI—whether in policymaking, scientific research, or societal applications.

Morocco’s bid also stands as a testament to the country’s growing momentum in recent years in the fields of digitalization, higher education, and scientific research, in addition to its expanding investments in digital infrastructure. These elements make Morocco a credible and capable partner for hosting globally significant events.

The final decision regarding the candidacy is expected in the coming months, amid growing support from African and Asian nations that are eager to see broader representation on the global artificial intelligence landscape.