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ICE ITA Casablanca is organising the third edition of the integrated international development programme for Moroccan start-ups LAB INNOVA FOR MOROCCO 2024 (July 2024). Aimed at a maximum of 22 Moroccan start-ups, dedicated to the development of product or service innovations, with international growth potential and the capacity to carry out joint projects with their Italian counterparts.", "TrackName" :"Tech Talks", "Location" : "Impact Stage", "ShowName" : "", "MainLocation" : "GITEX Africa", "Speakers":[ { "SpeakerID":"98ff934e-4b17-ef11-9f89-000d3ad95790", "salutation" : "", "SpeakerName":"Francesco Pagnini ", "JobTitle":"Director of Casablanca Office", "Country":"Italy", "CompanyName":"Italian Trade Agency", "ImageURL":"https://speakerimageprod.blob.core.windows.net/speaker-images/98ff934e-4b17-ef11-9f89-000d3ad95790.jpeg" } ] }, { "ConferenceStartTime":"5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM", "ConferenceEndTime":"5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM", "StartTime":"5/29/2024 1:20:00 PM", "EndTime":"5/29/2024 1:40:00 PM", "IsPaid":"UNPAID", "SessionTitle": "Pay10", "SessionDescription" :"", "TrackName" :"Tech Talks", "Location" : "Impact Stage", "ShowName" : "", "MainLocation" : "GITEX Africa", "Speakers":[ ] }, { "ConferenceStartTime":"5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM", "ConferenceEndTime":"5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM", "StartTime":"5/29/2024 1:30:00 PM", "EndTime":"5/29/2024 3:30:00 PM", "IsPaid":"UNPAID", "SessionTitle": "Workshop | How Hubs Become Ecosystem: A Blueprint for Creating Impact Ecosystems Through Tech Hubs", "SessionDescription" :"", "TrackName" :"Elevate Program", "Location" : "Elevate Stage", "ShowName" : "", "MainLocation" : "GITEX Africa", "Speakers":[ { "SpeakerID":"b64f7cf1-930b-ef11-9f89-000d3a697350", "salutation" : "", "SpeakerName":"Abraham Augustine ", "JobTitle":"Comms and Programs Lead", "Country":"Nigeria", "CompanyName":"Norrsken East Africa", "ImageURL":"https://speakerimageprod.blob.core.windows.net/speaker-images/b64f7cf1-930b-ef11-9f89-000d3a697350.jpeg" }, { "SpeakerID":"53e7483c-f30e-ef11-9f89-000d3ab62fbb", "salutation" : "", "SpeakerName":"Muhammed Nagi ", "JobTitle":"Managing Director", "Country":"Egypt", "CompanyName":"WRK+", "ImageURL":"https://speakerimageprod.blob.core.windows.net/speaker-images/53e7483c-f30e-ef11-9f89-000d3ab62fbb.jpeg" }, { "SpeakerID":"9c37bf7c-a912-ef11-9f89-002248a02a42", "salutation" : "", "SpeakerName":"Zeineb Messoud ", "JobTitle":"Managing Director", "Country":"Tunisia", "CompanyName":"The Dot", "ImageURL":"https://speakerimageprod.blob.core.windows.net/speaker-images/9c37bf7c-a912-ef11-9f89-002248a02a42.jpeg" }, { "SpeakerID":"62bdde28-930b-ef11-9f89-000d3a697350", "salutation" : "", "SpeakerName":"Mayssa Mrabet ", "JobTitle":"Director of the Community", "Country":"Tunisia", "CompanyName":"AfriLabs", "ImageURL":"https://speakerimageprod.blob.core.windows.net/speaker-images/62bdde28-930b-ef11-9f89-000d3a697350.jpeg" } ] }, { "ConferenceStartTime":"5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM", "ConferenceEndTime":"5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM", "StartTime":"5/29/2024 1:40:00 PM", "EndTime":"5/29/2024 2:00:00 PM", "IsPaid":"UNPAID", "SessionTitle": "Connected Care: Enhancing Public Health", "SessionDescription" :"", "TrackName" :"Tech Talks", "Location" : "Impact Stage", "ShowName" : "", "MainLocation" : "GITEX Africa", "Speakers":[ ] }, { "ConferenceStartTime":"5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM", "ConferenceEndTime":"5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM", "StartTime":"5/29/2024 2:00:00 PM", "EndTime":"5/29/2024 2:20:00 PM", "IsPaid":"UNPAID", "SessionTitle": "AI-Powered Data Storage Optimization: Streamlining Efficiency and Performance", "SessionDescription" :"This topic basically dives deeper into the impact of AI amidst this vast data pool - the presentation will uncover how the future of AI in data storage is offering us a plethora of possibilities; how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of data storage, ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency and performance. From autonomous storage systems to intelligent edge computing and enhanced security measures, AI is poised to redefine storage architectures and industry standards. By embracing these emerging trends and advancements, organizations can stay at the forefront of innovation, unlock new opportunities for growth, and harness the full potential of AI to reshape the future of data storage.
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