Official launch of the Canadian Association of Moroccan Professors and Researchers (CAMPR)

The University of Alberta’s  Campuss Saint-Jean is pleased to partner with the Canadian Association of Moroccan Professors and Researchers (ACPCM / CAMPR) to celebrate its official launch on September 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Alberta time).

Under the founding presidency of Mr. Hassan Safouhi, Principal Vice Dean at the Saint-Jean Campus, the ACPCM aims to promote excellence in research, innovation, and the strengthening of academic ties between the two countries.

Event Details

• Date and Time: Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Alberta time)
• Format: Virtual online event
• Theme: Connect, Collaborate, Innovate

Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers

The inaugural event will bring together numerous institutional and scientific leaders:

• H.E. Ms. Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada
• Mr. Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Alberta
• Mr. Jason Carey, Dean and CEO of Campus Saint-Jean
• Mr. Hamza Nahil, Office of the Premier of Alberta
• Mr. Abdelhaq Sari, Member of Parliament
• Key representatives from academia and the research community, including Ms. Fatiha Cherradi (UM6P Canada), Prof. Salwa Karboune (McGill University), Prof. Samira El Atia (Campus Saint-Jean), Prof. Mohamed Hijri (UdeM / UM6P), and Ms. Hajar El Majdoub (Sultan Moulay Slimane University).

Registration Required

Participation is free, but advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link and the full agenda for the event.

Registration

To register or for more information, visit uab.ca/acpcm.