Plan your day at The Bridge
Morning talks cover industrial AI, fintech, e-commerce and cybersecurity. The afternoon centres on timed business meetings, followed by awards and informal networking. This guide helps attendees choose sessions and prepare their meetings; our linked article explores the event’s implications for Moroccan startups.
Provisional programme: the following times and speakers were checked against the organizer’s programme on 13 October 2026. All times are local to Morocco. The organizer may change the schedule or speaker lineup.
Morning: talks and panels
| Time | Session and announced participants |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Check-in, badge collection and coffee. |
| 09:30 | Opening ceremony, with official moderator Imad Kotbi. |
| 10:15 | Industrial AI keynote — Salim Chemlal. |
| 10:30 | Industry 4.0 panel — Samir Benmakhlouf, Rachid Hemmouda and Sophia Alj; moderated by Mohamed Kamal Benamrhar. |
| 11:10 | Fintech keynote — Ismael Belkhayat, Chari co-founder and CEO. |
| 11:25 | Moroccan brands, e-commerce and logistics panel — Imad El Arfaouy, Younes Rafie, Mohammed Sefrioui and Hamza Aboulfeth; moderated by Hassan El Ouardy. |
| 12:05 | Cybersecurity keynote — Samia Jlil. |
| 12:20 | AI, content and startup innovation panel — Said Fechtali, Houssam El Hatifi, Mouad Laalou and Hicham Groum; moderated by Farah Achbabe. |
| 13:00 | Lunch and open networking. |
Afternoon: meetings, awards and closing
| Time | What to expect |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Omar Alami, founder of ORA Technologies, presents an announcement whose details have not yet been disclosed. |
| 14:30 | First Swap Speed Networking session: 3 rounds. |
| 15:40 | Interactive break with Hamza Filali. |
| 15:55 | Second networking session: 3 rounds. |
| 17:05 | Interactive break with Anouar Harguass. |
| 17:20 | Third networking session: 4 rounds. |
| 18:40 | Interactive break with Mustapha Swinga. |
| 18:55 | Open networking and follow-up conversations. |
| 19:00 | The Bridge Awards. |
| 19:45 | Closing ceremony, cocktails and networking, with DJ JAG MORA. The announced day ends at 20:00. |
How the networking sessions work
The organizer announces 20-minute business rounds with 5-minute table rotations. The 3 afternoon blocks list 3, 3 and 4 rounds respectively. Use the open-networking periods to continue a useful conversation rather than expecting a guaranteed investor meeting or deal.
Before attending
- Access: the 2026 edition is sold out. If you already have a place, use your booking confirmation for entry instructions; Onyx cannot issue tickets.
- Prepare: our suggestion is to bring a concise introduction, a shareable contact or product link, and a clear objective for each meeting.
- Recheck: consult the latest official programme before travelling. For organizer questions, contact hello@thebridge.business.
