Events & activity

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MBCN events bring together Moroccan professionals from across the UK โ€” for networking, knowledge sharing, and building the bridges between the UK and Morocco that truly matter.

Upcoming events

Annual Forum 2025
Annual Forum
MBCN Annual Forum 2025 โ€” UK & Morocco

Our flagship annual gathering bringing together MBCN members, Moroccan institutions, UK partners, and innovators. A full day of panels, networking, and collaboration across technology, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship.

๐Ÿ“ London, UK (venue TBC) ๐Ÿ—“ Date TBC โ€” 2025 ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open to all members
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2025
Networking
MBCN London Members Meetup
London ยท Evening networking ยท All members welcome
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2025
Workshop
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop โ€” Morocco & the UK
Hybrid (London + Online) ยท Half-day

Chronology 2021โ€“2025

2025
2025
Dr Radouane Oudrhiri โ€” Keynote Speaker, DeepTech Summit 2025

MBCN Vice Chair represented the network on the international stage at the DeepTech Summit, speaking on AI, deep-tech innovation, and the role of diaspora professionals in building bridges.

2024
14 July 2024 โ€” London
MBCN Annual Social Dinner

Annual community gathering in London โ€” celebrating shared progress, strengthening bonds between members, and planning the network's next phase of growth.

2024
11 July 2024 โ€” BUILA Conference
BUILA 2024 โ€” MBCN Keynote Speakers

Dr Nabil Hajji & Nour-eddine Aboudihaj delivered keynote addresses at the 11th BUILA international conference, representing MBCN on the global academic stage.

2024
2024 โ€” Casablanca
MOU Signed โ€” MBCN & E-Health International Innovation Centre

A landmark Memorandum of Understanding was signed between MBCN and the E-Health International Innovation Centre in Casablanca, opening new pathways for UK-Morocco collaboration in digital health.

2024
2024 โ€” UM6P, Ben Guerir
Visit to UM6P & Growth Mindset Workshop

Nour-eddine Aboudihaj led a workshop on "Growth Mindset for Success in Life and at Work" at UM6P's Ben Guerir Campus. Meetings with Khalid Baddou (Chief of Staff, OCP President's Office), senior OCP management, and Moroccan CEOs followed.

2024
2024 โ€” UM6P Ventures
MBCN Collaboration with The Forge โ€” UM6P Ventures

Partnership established with The Forge, the entrepreneurship and venture-building arm of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, creating pathways for UK-Morocco cross-border start-ups.

2024
2024 โ€” Hassan II University, Casablanca
International Science & Innovation Conference

MBCN members delivered keynote addresses at this high-profile international conference. Speakers: Nour-eddine Aboudihaj, Dr Radouane Oudrhiri, Dr Nabil Hajji, and Dr Ayoub Baridi. A landmark moment for MBCN's international profile.

2024
2024 โ€” Casablanca
2nd E-Health International Forum, Casablanca

MBCN members presented contributions and received awards at the E-Health International Forum, marking a significant step in MBCN's health innovation engagement in Morocco.

2024
2024 โ€” Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Lectures at Al Akhawayn University

MBCN members delivered lectures at Al Akhawayn University, strengthening the network's ties with Morocco's leading international university.

2022
March 2022 โ€” London
MBCN Awards Ceremony โ€” London

First major public recognition event for MBCN, honouring Moroccan competencies in the UK across community contribution, science, leadership, entrepreneurship, and student achievement. Media coverage in UK and Moroccan press.

2021
21 April 2021
MBCN Founded as a Community Interest Company

Moroccan British Competencies Network CIC incorporated with Companies House (No. 13349858). The founding vision: to connect and empower Moroccan professionals in the UK, and build a lasting bridge with Morocco.

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