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KAOUN International launches WAM Morocco 2025 , support from Morocco ’ s Ministry of Industry and Trade
The World Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Expo and Summit , WAM Morocco will debut in Casablanca , with unified support to catalyse Morocco ’ s thriving manufacturing economy towards next-generation industries . This is organised under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade and in partnership with Principal Industry Partners , namely the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises , and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency .
Taking place from 28 – 30 October 2025 at the Foire Internationale de Casablanca , WAM Morocco is organised by KAOUN International , the force behind GITEX GLOBAL and GITEX Africa in Morocco .
WAM Morocco will showcase cuttingedge manufacturing and next-generation technologies in AI , quantum computing , 3D printing , blockchain , and mixed reality .
WAM Morocco shall feature a range of specialised events , including WAP , World Advanced Packaging , Printing , and Plastic Technologies , WASIM , World Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing , and WIM , World Industrial Materials each dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in their respective fields .
Morocco ’ s robust manufacturing and logistics base in the automotive and aerospace sectors , boosted by initiatives such as the Fez Smart Factory and $ 600 million National Port Strategy 2030 , has drawn substantial international investment .
The establishment of the region ’ s first Gigafactory for electric batteries with a $ 12.8 billion investment further reinforces its industrial leadership .
Morocco has become the largest non- European automotive exporter to Europe . In addition , it has a significant presence in the aerospace sector , with exports totalling $ 2.2 billion and serving major clients such as Boeing and Airbus .
The organiser of WAM Morocco and GITEX Africa , Trixie LohMirmand , CEO of KAOUN International , added : “ By bringing together the best in innovation , investment , and collaboration , WAM Morocco is set to ignite Africa ’ s next wave of industrial revolution , paving the way for African nations to lead high-speed growth on the global stage .”
Vertiv receives prestigious awards at Africa Digital Economy Awards
Vertiv is honoured to have garnered two prestigious awards at the recent Africa Digital Economy Awards , ADEA . The organisation ’ s innovative solutions for cooling and power received awards for the
categories “ AI-Ready Infrastructure Solutions Provider of the Year ” and “ Innovative Power Management Solutions Provider of the Year .”
Now in its ninth year , ADEA honours Africa ’ s digital champions , innovators , creatives , and inventions across multiple areas of an everevolving sector .
Vertiv won the AI-Ready Infrastructure Solutions Provider of the Year title with the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip . This solution represents a significant advancement in cooling technology for modern critical digital infrastructure .
MegaMod CoolChip specifically caters to the needs of high-performance computing , HPC and Artificial Intelligence , AI applications , ready for the current and future scalability that evolving verticals such as data centres require . This modular solution integrates direct-to-chip liquid cooling , enabling optimal performance and efficiency in data centres .
Vertiv also scooped up the recognition for the Innovative Power Management Solutions Provider category with Vertiv PowerNexus . This solution provides a compact , closecoupled power system that streamlines installation and maximises space , enabling efficient and effective power distribution to seamlessly integrate components and software , and reduce cabling materials , installation time , and labour costs .
Wojtek Piorko , Vertiv ’ s Managing Director for Africa , expressed his delight with the achievement , “ The acknowledgments with these two awards underscores Vertiv ’ s commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital infrastructure space . Our pioneering solutions , Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip and Vertiv PowerNexus , are designed to meet the demands of today ’ s and tomorrow ’ s growing high-density data environments , and we are thrilled to be recognised for our contributions to advancing technology in Africa . Vertiv is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique challenges faced by mission-critical businesses across the continent .”
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