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The DeepTech Summit

25-26 April 2026

Cultural Center Of The Great Mosque Of Algiers - Algeria

The inaugural edition of DeepX, launching Algeria’s strategic DeepTech clusters

About DeepX

Catalyzing a robust national innovation ecosystem by bridging breakthrough science, industry adoption, and venture-ready opportunities to accelerate Algeria's technological competitiveness.

Background Gradient

From Research to Real-World Impact

DeepX is a strategic platform that turns research into practical industry opportunities and scalable solutions with economic and societal value.

Venture Building and Commercialization

Support the transition from research to market through structured venture development approaches that help validated ideas grow into sustainable businesses.

Technology Transfer and IP Strategy

Enable clear and effective technology transfer pathways through partnerships, capability development, and localization strategies that support long-term value creation.

Industrial Adoption and Scale-Up

Support industry partners in adopting new technologies through pilot initiatives, implementation planning, and structured pathways to operational deployment.

Industrial And Corporate Capital Attraction.

Bridge advanced opportunities with venture capital firms, and strategic investors to support responsible growth.

Policy Enablement and Ecosystem Development

Collaborate with public stakeholders to strengthen regulatory frameworks and ecosystem infrastructure that encourage innovation and adoption.

Research with Practical and Societal Impact

Focus on research opportunities that address real societal and market needs, ensuring scientific efforts remain relevant and impactful.

Priority Technology Clusters for National Impact

Focused technology sectors selected for their strategic importance, economic relevance, and long-term growth potential across Algeria and the wider region.

Strategic Technology Clusters

Bringing the Innovation Value Chain Together

DeepX convenes all key actors involved in innovation to encourage collaboration, shared understanding, and coordinated action across key clusters.

DeepTech Founders & Scientists

Researchers and entrepreneurs pioneering breakthrough technologies

Policymakers & Regulators

Government officials shaping innovation policy and economic strategy

Ecosystem Builders

Accelerators, incubators and tech transfer offices

Industry Leaders & CXOs

Corporate decision-makers seeking strategic partnerships and innovation adoption

Investors & Capital Providers

VCs, CVCs, family offices and institutional investors

Research Institutions

Universities and national labs driving R&D excellence

Agenda

DeepX Days

DeepX 2026 is a two-day strategic summit structured around time-bound DeepTech clusters, high-level dialogue, and concrete national outputs. Each session is structured to connect scientific insight, industrial capability, and national priorities.

08:30 – 09:00

Arrival & Registration

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session

Members of the board of the DeepTech Community, Algerian institutional & academic leaders.

09:30 – 10:00

DeepTech Pulse – Launch

10:00 – 10:30

Networking Break

10:30 – 11:00

Cluster Thesis & Opportunities Map

11:00 – 11:15

AI & DeepTech Matrix

Cluster 1:

Healthcare (11:00 – 12:30)

11:15 – 12:00

Healthcare Panel Discussion

Dialogue between Industry Experts & Research Key-players.

12:00 – 12:45

Announcements

Announcement of Venture Funds • Announcement of Accelerator • DeepTech Pulse Launch

12:45 – 13:00

Expert Talk

DeepTech innovation insights.

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

Cluster 2:

Food Security (14:00 – 15:30)

14:00 – 14:15

Cluster Thesis & Opportunities Map

14:15 – 14:30

AI & DeepTech Matrix

14:30 – 15:00

Food Security Panel Discussion

15:00 – 15:15

Announcements

Announcement of Venture Funds

15:15 – 15:30

Expert Talk

Presentation from Global Industry Leader.

15:30 – 17:00

Thought Leadership Session

17:00

End of Day 1

DeepX AI & DEEPTECH COMMITTEE

Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds

AI & DeepTech Committee Lead

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Prof. Merouane Debbah

Prof. Merouane Debbah

Professor at Khalifa University - Director of the 6G Research center

Core Contributor

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Dr. Fouad Bousetouane

Dr. Fouad Bousetouane

Lecturer in Generative Al - the University of Chicago

Core Contributor

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Prof. Malika Aid-Boudries

Prof. Malika Aid-Boudries

Assistant Professor - Harvard Medical School

Core Contributor

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Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

AI Governance Expert - IAPP

Core Contributor

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DeepX CLUSTERS' LEADS

Nadjia Drici

Nadjia Drici

Global Healthcare IT lead

Healthcare Cluster Lead

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Dr. Imane Benkhelifa

Dr. Imane Benkhelifa

President of Deeptech Innovation Hub - CERIST Accelerator

Logistics & Smart City Cluster Lead

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Dr. Lotfi Belkhir

Dr. Lotfi Belkhir

Academic & Innovation Leader - Barzan University College

Food Security Cluster Lead

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Nabil Chair

Nabil Chair

Managing Director - Datahighway Ltd

Digital Sovereignty & Cyber Security Cluster Lead

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Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

AI Governance Expert - IAPP

Clusters' Governance Lead

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Dr. Tarek Nechma

Dr. Tarek Nechma

CEO of ComplyCube

Fintech Cluster Lead

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DeepX DEEPTECH EXPERTS AND SPEAKERS

Prof. Yahia Chebloune

Prof. Yahia Chebloune

Research Director at UJF/INRA - Director of the PAVAL Lab

Food Security Cluster Co-author

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Prof. Mohamed Djelmami Hani

Prof. Mohamed Djelmami Hani

Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor- Clinical Director

Healthcare Cluster Co-author

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Prof. Said Dermime

Prof. Said Dermime

Senior Scientist - Hamad Medical Corporation

Healthcare Cluster Co-author

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Dr. Sihem Aouabdi

Dr. Sihem Aouabdi

Director of CRDI–Saidal

Healthcare Cluster Co-author

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Dr. Nadia Boutaoui

Dr. Nadia Boutaoui

Founder & CEO at NanoNares Inc

Healthcare Cluster Co-author

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Redouane Guebli

Redouane Guebli

Senior Insurance Professional - New York Life

Agriculture Cluster Co-author

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Yacine Chikhar

Yacine Chikhar

Director of Operations - Algeria Venture

Ecosystem Contributor

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Seif Hateb

Seif Hateb

Security Engineering Leader & Co-founder of Cybear

Digital Sovereignty & Cyber Security Cluster Co-author

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Walid Gaddas

Walid Gaddas

Managing Director - STECIA International

Agriculture Cluster Co-author

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Mohand Amroune

Mohand Amroune

CEO & Founder of Pergamon Perceptive Technologies

Smart City & Logistics Cluster Co-Author

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DeepX INDUSTRY & ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT COMMITTEE

Dr. Mourad Belkhelfa

Dr. Mourad Belkhelfa

General Director - Saidal Group

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Chariki Sofiane

Chariki Sofiane

Founder & Managing Director - SOFICLET

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Mouloud Khelif

Mouloud Khelif

Advisor - Ministry of knowledge economy, startups, and microentreprises

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Souheil Guessoum

Souheil Guessoum

President- CAPC Algerie

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Salah Eddine Noubli

Salah Eddine Noubli

Managing Director - LATRA Sarl Founding Partner - DeepMinds

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Houari Farhi

Houari Farhi

CEO - Tamkeen Algeria Services Founding Partner - DeepMinds

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Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds

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Amine Staali

Amine Staali

Managing Partner & CEO - DeepMinds

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DeepX STEERING COMMITTEE

Amine Staali

Amine Staali

Managing Partner & CEO - DeepMinds

Steering Committee Lead

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Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Dr. Abdennour Haddou

Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds

AI & DeepTech Clusters lead

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Prof. Said Dermime

Prof. Said Dermime

Senior Scientist - Hamad Medical Corporation

Core Contributor

LinkedIn
Nadjia Drici

Nadjia Drici

Global Healthcare IT lead

Core Contributor

LinkedIn
Dr. Fouad Bousetouane

Dr. Fouad Bousetouane

Lecturer in Generative Al - the University of Chicago

Core Contributor

LinkedIn
Prof. Malika Aid-Boudries

Prof. Malika Aid-Boudries

Assistant Professor - Harvard Medical School

Core Contributor

LinkedIn
Rostom Belhadj

Rostom Belhadj

Program Director, DeepX

Core Contributor

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Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

AI Governance Expert - IAPP

Core Contributor

LinkedIn
Reda Amrani

Reda Amrani

Principal Production Technologist - Shell

Steering Committee Lead

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DeepX 2026 PARTNERS & SPONSORS

PATRONAGE

Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises
Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry
High Commission for Digitalization

ORGANISERS

DeepMinds
DeepX

SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsor

SAIDAL

Gold Sponsor

Yalidine Express
CAAT

Silver Sponsor

Master Trade

CLUSTERS' PARTNERS

Healthcare Cluster Champion

CureX 40

Food Security Cluster Champion

Lima 360

Digital Sovereignty & Cybersecurity Cluster Champion

TAMTECH solutions

Logistics Cluster Champion

MyBase

Fintech Cluster Champion

ARBOON

ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS

Algeria Venture
CAPC
CERIST
ASF

INNOVATION PARTNERS

Aljazair Builders
DeepTech Pulse
Livv
Verifi
DZ Pass
WellFlow
HubForward
EcoTwins
Spark
BuildCentral
Rdock
HisnTech
Tappy
OccularVision
JeelUp
EcoBins

TALENT PARTNERS

Tamkeen

What DeepX Delivers

Two days dedicated to collaboration and alignment, with outcomes designed to support continued progress beyond the summit

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Deeptech experts and industry leaders

Panel discussion leader
Attendee networking

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Priority Technology Clusters

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Deeptech validated viable ventures

Speaker presentation
Networking interaction

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National DeepTech Roadmap

Science-to-Business
Translation

Accelerate the path from research to market through structured mentorship, hands-on workshops, and direct connections with industry partners

Matchmaking &
Networking

Facilitate high-value 1:1 connections between founders, investors, corporates, and government officials through curated networking sessions

Knowledge
Dissemination

All summit outputs published through DeepTech Pulse, creating a lasting digital knowledge platform for continuous ecosystem development

Be Part of Algeria’s Innovation Momentum

Join a national effort to strengthen collaboration, support innovation, and enable practical solutions that contribute to economic growth and societal progress.