Intervenants

Qualité :

Head of the Animation, Digital Arts, Gaming, and New Media Sector at FICC (Morocco)

Thème :

Presentation of the Animation, Digital Arts, Gaming, and New Media Sector

Session:

24/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Biographie :

Founder and CEO of Artcoustic Studio, a key player committed to the growth of the animation industry. President of the Animation, Gaming & Digital Arts sector at the FICC (CGEM), holding an active role in structuring the sector.

Production of the first 100% Moroccan animation series broadcast on national channels (2M, SNRT) and internationally, as well as their export to TV5 Monde and other international channels.

Also the Founder of Flow Motion School, a professional training program that has enabled the integration of more than 120 young talents into these two sectors.

Development of international co-productions with France, Belgium, and Canada: Malik (presented at Cannes), as well as Harun & Mamun, the first stop-motion short film meeting international standards, and Zeriab, which will be pitched at Annecy 2026.

Qualité :

Senior Game Developer – OasisW Engine (India)

Thème :

AI VIBE CODING & OASISW ENGINE BASICS

Session :

21/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Thème :

DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL-GRADE GAME

Session :

22/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Biographie :

Anshul Gupta, he is a senior Game Developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance systems in Unity and Unreal Engine, with deep expertise in multiplayer architecture, XR/VR and AI-driven gameplay.

Combines strong foundations in system design, algorithms shipped over 30+ diverse genre games for steam and google play, including defense-grade research based AR/VR solutions and simulations. Beyond development, has played lead role demonstrated leadership quality on multiple occasions. Had led extensive mentoring and teaching efforts conducting 100+ advanced sessions, mentored 50+ developers to industry readiness, and shaping learning paths that translate complex engineering concepts into real-world execution while consistently driving technical excellence across teams.

Qualité :

CEO of Gamearly (France)

Thème :

How to leverage your audience as a catalyst for success?

Session :

23/05/2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Biographie :

Lydian Feneck is a French entrepreneur operating at the intersection of gaming and live events. As the Founder and CEO of Gamearly, he is building a platform designed to structure and energize the video game ecosystem, helping studios improve game discoverability, strengthen player engagement, and increase conversion rates.

Having entered entrepreneurship at an early stage, he stands out for a direct, pragmatic, and hands-on approach. His journey reflects a constant drive to create high-impact experiences, both digital and physical, with a strong focus on execution and community. His positioning is built on three core pillars: perseverance, innovation, and community engagement, values he applies to ambitious projects aligned with the evolving dynamics of the video game market.

Qualité :

Digital Marketing Strategist (Morocco)

Thème :

Digital marketing across online and offline platforms

Session :

20/05/2026 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Biographie :

Jawad Ait Machirine is a Digital Marketing Strategist and independent consultant based in Casablanca. For more than twelve years, he has been helping brands and founders transform their marketing into measurable revenue – without confusing activity with results.

His background is uncommon. He began his career in video production and sound design, working for eight years with advertisers such as Procter & Gamble, Leo Burnett, Grey, and major Moroccan television channels. It was there that he developed the narrative vision and creative sensitivity that still distinguish the way he builds campaigns today.

Between 2009 and 2013, alongside this work, he launched his own online businesses – travelerescape.com, 1milliondevues.com, myskinfirst.com, and several others – testing web business models from the inside. These years of solo entrepreneurship gave him something few marketers possess: an intimate understanding of the unit economics of a digital business.

Starting in 2014, he co-founded Ymken Solutions, his first digital agency, followed in 2018 by Gaia Creative Studio, a performance agency focused on lead generation and e-commerce. In between, he led the digital strategy of Kettani Immobilier in the luxury real estate sector, before heading digital marketing, e-commerce, and creation at Richbond – the Moroccan leader in bedding and furniture.

Today at Animus Studio, Jawad supports founders, marketing teams, and executive management in performance strategy, funnel design, SEO, e-commerce growth, and strategic consulting. What sets him apart is having experienced every side of marketing – creative, founder, operator, consultant – and knowing how to speak the language of every stakeholder.

He works through consulting, fractional missions, or growth support assignments for clients in Morocco, Europe, and the Gulf.

Qualité :

General Director of HIBA Foundation (Morocco)

Thème :

Opportunities at the Hiba Foundation for the Gaming industry

Session :

24/05/2026 from 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Biographie :

Marwane has been the Director General of the HIBA Foundation since 2021, where he develops initiatives to structure and energize the creative industries in Morocco. He also works towards Mediterranean and African cooperation, particularly in music and cinema, and supports young entrepreneurs within the CCI (Cultural and Creative Industries). In 2025, Marwane was appointed as a jury member for AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards). Before joining the Foundation, Marwane served as a program manager for the Drosos Foundation in Tunisia, and later as a youth and culture advisor to the President of the Special Commission on the New Development Model.

Qualité :

Founder & CEO of LaStartup Station (Morocco)

Thème :

From Concept to Gameplay: The Art of Game Design

Session :

23/05/2026 from 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Biographie :

Born in Casablanca, Mehdi Alaoui turned technology into a tool for impact, inclusion, and empowerment. From humble beginnings, he has had a remarkable journey: an autodidact who became an engineer, entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder. His vision is to help Africa’s youth to become leaders, through entrepreneurship and education.

A pioneer of open innovation, he founded LaStartupStation, a flagship innovation hub that has facilitated more than 100+ contracts between startups and large corporates LaStartupStation also works with public institutions, through ambitious programs fostering job creation, inclusion, and the digital and green transition across the continent.

In parallel, Mehdi launched several startups, navigating through failures, learning experiences, and successful exits. This hands-on experience has given him a deep understanding of founders’ challenges and the ability to design pragmatic, inclusive, and impactful support programs.

For over a decade, he has worked to make innovation accessible to all especially to young people from underprivileged backgrounds, women entrepreneurs, and people with disabilities guided by his belief that talent knows no origin, gender, or condition. His initiatives also encourage the rise of a new generation of Green Entrepreneurs, placing technology at the heart of sustainability.

World-class institutions such as MIT, Harvard, CNN, Forbes, and Al Jazeera recognize his contribution and consider him an architect of Africa’s technological and economic transformation. His conviction: Africa’s greatest challenges are also its greatest opportunities. When innovation is inclusive and sustainable, it becomes an unstoppable force for prosperity.

To date, over 2,000 startups have been supported, 14,000 individuals trained, and more than 50,000 young people inspired across Morocco’s 12 regions. For television, he produced and hosted “Qui va investir dans mon projet?”, the official Moroccan version of Shark Tank, which became a national phenomenon, inspiring over 20 million Moroccans to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.

By 2035, he wants to help create 100,000 jobs, inspire 100 million young Africans, and help build the first impact-driven Unicorn in Morocco.

Qualité :

CEO of MS-STOON (Morocco)

Thème :

Digital marketing across online and offline platforms

Session :

20/05/2026 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Biographie :

Mustapha El Fekkak (Swinga) is a Moroccan artist, animation director, and content creator. A former trainer and circus artist, he has developed a unique approach at the intersection of performance, creativity, and storytelling.

He became known through the Aji Tfham channel, dedicated to simplifying topics related to politics, economics, and the history of Morocco. He now gathers a community of over 6 million subscribers across different social media platforms. He is also behind several animated series broadcast on 2M and SNRT, such as « Maghariba Fi Samae | Les Marocains du ciel and « Hikayat wa 3ibar ».

Founder of MS-STOON studio, specialized in animation and visual storytelling, he develops projects with cultural and institutional dimensions, as well as training programs for companies. He is also co-founder of Flow Motion School, dedicated to training in digital animation.

Through his content, Mustapha El Fekkak offers a pedagogical and creative approach aimed at making complex subjects accessible, while promoting Moroccan history and culture.

Qualité :

Managing Partner of Proxy Planet (South Korea)

Thème :

AI VIBE CODING & OASISW ENGINE BASICS

Session :

21/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Thème :

DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL-GRADE GAME

Session :

22/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Biographie :

Samha Choi is a Ph.D. holder in Game Engineering and a prominent figure in the gaming and esports industries. He currently serves as the Vice President, Co-founder, and Managing Partner of ProxyPlanet Co. Ltd., and is the Korea Representative for the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). He also holds the position of Vice Chairman at the International Society for Esports Studies (ISES).

Dr. Choi contributes to various national initiatives, including as a Member of the Class Reclassification Committee at the Game Rating and Administration Committee, and as a Game Culture Forum Member at the Korea Creative Content Agency. He plays a strategic role in regional esports infrastructure as a Steering Committee Member for the Chungnam Province Esports Stadium, and acts as an Executive Advisor to the Gen.G-ELITE Esports Academy.

Previously, he was an Assistant Professor and General Manager of the Metaverse School at Soongsil University, and served as a Professor of Game Design at Sogang University’s Game Education Center. His leadership extended to the Gyeonggi Esports Exclusive Stadium as Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee, and internationally as Director of the Hero Engine Education Center at IDEA Fabrik (UK). He also co-founded Thirteenth Floor Corp., where he was Chief Operating Officer, and worked as a Senior Advisor for UNITS Co. Ltd.

Qualité :

Assistant Instructor – OasisW Engine (India)

Thème :

AI VIBE CODING & OASISW ENGINE BASICS

Session :

21/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Thème :

DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL-GRADE GAME

Session :

22/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Biographie :

Suraj Khushwah is a Game Developer specializing in Unity and HTML5/WebGL-based game development. He has experience in building interactive web and multiplayer games, with a strong focus on gameplay systems, performance optimization, and browser-based deployment. He has developed multiple indie and professional projects and also runs a technical YouTube channel, where he simplifies game development concepts for a wide audience. He brings hands-on development expertise along with a practical and beginner-friendly teaching approach.

Qualité :

CEO of Proxy Planet (South Korea)

Thème :

AI VIBE CODING & OASISW ENGINE BASICS

Session :

21/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Thème :

DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL-GRADE GAME

Session :

22/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Biographie :

Youngmok Park CEO, Proxy Planet LLC Adjunct Professor, Korea University – School of Business Yongmok Park is a distinguished executive and thought leader in the global gaming and technology industries. He currently leads Proxy Planet LLC and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Korea University’s School of Business.

Over the course of more than 30 years, Park has held senior leadership roles that have shaped the gaming landscape. He served as CEO of Orangecrew, PTW Korea, and Crytek APAC, and held executive positions at Blizzard Entertainment, NCsoft, Naver, and Microsoft Korea. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in the global launch and success of landmark titles such as Age of Empires, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Lineage 2, and Warface.

As a pioneer in game marketing and international expansion, Park has co-founded multiple ventures and remains a trusted advisor to institutions and governments across the globe. His advisory roles include the Ministries of Morocco and Uzbekistan, OP.GG, GTR (USA), Sejong University and University of Agder, Norway. Through these roles, he continues to bridge academia, public policy, and private innovation, driving growth in the global games and esports ecosystem.

Qualité :

Coordinating Technical Assistant – OasisW Engine (India)

Thème :

AI VIBE CODING & OASISW ENGINE BASICS

Session :

21/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Thème :

DEVELOPING A COMMERCIAL-GRADE GAME

Session :

22/05/2026 from 10:30 AM – 06:15 PM

Biographie :

Rahul Sehra is a Technical Assistant working with Unity-based workflows and real-time interactive development environments. He supports hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and participant guidance during technical sessions. For the workshop, he will serve as the coordinating Technical Assistant (IN), leading the support team in facilitating lab sessions, assisting with AI-based workflows, and ensuring smooth execution alongside the instructors.