Celebrating a Decade of Morocco Day in Washington, D.C.
On October 30, 2026, the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., will host the tenth edition of the annual Morocco Day event, organized by the Moroccan American Network. This milestone event will feature a live broadcast from AVActions studios in Alexandria, ensuring a broader audience engagement. The 2026 edition emphasizes a decade-long legacy centered on a crucial economic vision: the Kingdom of Morocco as the true geostrategic gateway to the African continent. Organizers are looking to provide a platform for American investors and members of the African diaspora, acting as a bridge to access the promising economic transformation in Africa as part of Morocco's Vision 2030.
Building Networks and Honoring Leaders
This tenth iteration reaffirms the commitment to economic unity and cultural diversity, focusing on the creation of a "Network of Networks" among African communities. The 2026 event will highlight the impressive economic power of the Ethiopian American community, which boasts over 300,000 members in the U.S. Their business and institutional coalition in the Washington, Maryland, and Virginia area serves as a model for developing economic clusters. As part of the Global Passport Connect initiative, a special acknowledgment will be presented to Dr. Henok Tsegaye, CEO of USP Holdings/U Street Parking. This anniversary coincides with the global launch of Finkoma.com, an advanced digital platform designed to connect and empower Moroccan and African talents, entrepreneurs, and investors across North America and around the world.
The tenth anniversary celebration will feature a lineup of distinguished leaders and international figures. Among the events is a session titled "Defining Africa's Future" from 6:45 to 7:15 PM Washington time, moderated by Mohamed Hajjam, with participation from Tifera Alemayehu (CEO of Eventopia Marketing Solutions), Dr. Tatike Ishiti (CEO of Tatatech Technology), Professor Abdel Salam Idrissi (City University of New York), and Abdurashid Abubakar (CEO of CogniRep Strategies Holding Co. and developer of the AfriSense AI platform). Additionally, a Transatlantic Media and Diplomacy Forum will take place from 7:30 to 7:55 PM, featuring journalist and academic Hassan Nader, editor of Le Temps magazine and professor of broadcasting journalism at the Higher Institute of Journalism and Media in Casablanca (ISIC). A scientific lecture and book signing from 8:30 to 8:45 PM will see renowned neuroscientist Professor Abdel Salam Idrissi (ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University) presenting his book "Estefanico," celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Azimouri, the first Moroccan and African explorer of North America.
Looking ahead to the next decade, the Moroccan American Network has officially announced the dates for the Morocco Day Summit 2027, set to take place from April 16 to 18, 2027, in Casablanca, Morocco. Under the theme "A Decade of Building Bridges... The Next Decade of Opportunities," the Casablanca summit will feature former U.S. Senator Bertram C. Johnson, who served the state of Michigan, as the keynote speaker, along with participation from American-African chambers of commerce and academic and investment leaders to enhance artificial intelligence, trade, and infrastructure.
It is noteworthy that the Morocco Day initiative, now celebrating its tenth anniversary, was founded by Moroccan journalist Mohamed Hajjam, residing in the U.S., alongside former American attorney LaRuby May. This independent platform aims to connect members of the Moroccan American community at the heart of the U.S. capital, relying on their own resources before gaining official recognition from the highest levels of the American authorities. This recognition culminated in Mohamed Hajjam receiving the key to the city of Alexandria from former Mayor William Euille, marking him as the first Moroccan American citizen to receive this prestigious honor in history—an achievement documented through an official letter of thanks and appreciation addressed to the Mayor by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
As reported by alittihad.info.
