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SMART INDUSTRIES CONFERENCE

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Fire side chat | Water as the New Currency Crucial “Water Energy Industry Nexus”

21 Jan 2026

Will Morocco's Aridity Drive Investment Decisions & Industrial Innovation?
Morocco is managing resource scarcity, power generation and industrial scaling at once. Morocco's national sustainable development strategy and its ambitious new development model identify ‘water security’ as a critical resource for sustainable industrial transformation. The increasing urgency around new investments in advanced desalination, integrated renewable energy solutions, and comprehensive wastewater management is pressing for a resilient and efficient industrial growth, making water a core strategic asset for efficient industrial growth. Moroccan and international corporations are integrating water risk into their investment decisions, making water stewardship a cornerstone of their sustainability and competitiveness.


Points of discussion:

  • How are corporations leveraging advanced desalination, powered by renewables, to unlock new industrial growth and ensure water independence in Morocco?
  • Technologies to minimize water footprint and maximize water reuse in manufacturing and operations
  • With the rise of green data centers catering to Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing industrial units, what is the corporate strategy to address the significant water demands of these digital infrastructures for Morocco's AI ambitions?
  • Government initiatives and strategic Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for water infrastructure
Speakers
Sanae Lahlou, Country Representative - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Morocco