8th IEEE CiSt'25 Congress Provisional Program - Monday 6th of October 2025
Mohamed VI Conference Centre Bab Ighli - Marrakech
08:00 - 08:30 | (UTC +1) (Casablanca, Morocco)
Welcoming of Participants at Mohamed VI Conference Centre Bab Ighli
08:30 - 09:30 | (UTC +1)
Amphi Atlas - Oral Session CyBAI 1
Chairs: Dr. Afaf Ouaddah & Dr. Charifa Hanin
From 08:30 to 09:30
1571126011 : A Blockchain-Based Framework for Academic Credential Verification and Revocation: Morocco Case Study
Khadija Salih Alj, Raifa Akkaoui, Yassine Salih-Alj (School of Science and Engineering, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Ifrane, Morocco)
1571125241 : The Design of a Lightweight Architecture for IoT Based on Blockchain
Yassin Elgountery, Meryem Lasaad, Mohamed Aghroud, Mohamed Oualla (FST Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University, Errachidia, Morocco)
1571125694 : Introducing PenTest++: an AI-Augmented, Automated, Ethical Hacking System
Haitham S. Al-Sinani (Department of Cybersecurity and Quality Assurance, Diwan of Royal Court, Muscat, Oman), Chris Mitchell (Department of Information Security, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK)
Room Menara - Oral Session OMCS & RCDT 1
Chairs : Dr. Outman El Hichami & Dr. Mohamed Naoum
From 08:30 to 09:30
1571130228 : Enhancing Fog Computing Task Scheduling with Deep Reinforcement Learning
Naima Jawhar, Anas Bouayad, Adnane Talha (LIASSE laboratory, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco)
1571124607 : Multi-Objective Economic Emission Dispatch Optimization Considering the Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Christos Bakos (Anatolia College, Thessalonki, Greece), Giakoumis Angelos (Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece)
1571133372 : Flood Risk Forecasting for 2032 Using Hierarchical Fuzzy Process Analysis the Example of the City of Thies Senegal
Seybatou Dieye (UFR-SI, University of Iba Der Thiam, Thies, Senegal)
Room Ourika - Oral Session AIMP 1
Chairs : Dr. Mohamed EL Far & Dr. Mohamed Chahhou
From 08:30 to 09:30
1571118781 : Event-Based Motion Analysis of Moroccan Sign Language Video Streams
Abdelbasset Boukdir, Mohamed Benaddy (Polydisciplinary Faculty Ouarzazate, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco), Othmane El meslouhi (National School of Applied Sciences - Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco), Mustapha Kardouchi, Moulay Akhloufi (Faculty of Science, Moncton University, Canada)
1571125888 : Enhanced Corner Detection Using Neighborhood-Based Gradient Estimation in the Harris-Stephens Framework
Ahmed Alifdal, Brahim Bouda (Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Errachidia, Morocco)
1571133561 : Madrasati-Signs: a Hybrid Crowdsourcing Approach to Creating a Moroccan Sign Language School Dictionary for General and STEM Terms
Abdelhadi Soudi (Center for Languages and Communication, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat, Morocco), Kristof Van Laerhoven (Ubiquitous Computing Lab, University of Siegen, Siegen, Germany)
Room Toubkal - Oral Session SCIS 1
Chairs : Dr. Yassine Salih Alj & Dr. Ahmed Aboutajeddine
From 08:30 to 09:30
1571132743 : Pothole Detection for Road Safety on Moroccan Roads
Soufiane Lamchoudi, Asmaa Mourhir (School of Science and Engineering, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco)
1571125578 : Revisiting a Classical Real-Time Scheduler for Energy Harvesting Computing Devices
Maryline Chetto (Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes Université, Nantes, France)
1571133525 : Edge-AI Technologies for Real-Time Industrial Object Identification and Tracking: an Overview
Shadi Mahmoodi Khaniabadi, Sergio Ivan Lopes (ADiT-Lab, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal), Salviano Soares (School of Sciences and Technology, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal)
09:30 - 10:30 | (UTC +1)
Amphi Atlas - Palenary keynote Talk
Pr. Kohei Shiomoto, Ph.D Faculty of Information Technology, Tokyo City University, Japan
"Deep Learning Fundamentals for the Future of AI"
10:30 - 11:00 | (UTC +1)
Networking Break
11:00 - 13:00 | (UTC +1)
Amphi Atlas - Oral Session CyBAI 2
Chairs: Dr. Afaf Ouaddah & Dr. Charifa Hanin
From 11:00 to 13:00
1571133564 : Blockchain Meets Federated Learning: a Comprehensive Survey on Smart Contract-Driven Optimization for Aggregation, Security, and Scalability
Bouchra Boulahiat, Fouzia Omary (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco), Salima Trichni (Faculty of Economics, Legal and Social Sciences of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
1571126116 : Towards Decentralized IoT Security: Federated Learning with RNNs for Real-Time Anomaly Detection
Rguibi Arjdal, Younes Asimi, Ahmed Asimi, Lahcen Oumouss (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco)
1571132878 : AI-Generated Papers and Manipulation of Academic Metrics: a Case Study
Haitham S. Al-Sinani (Department of Cybersecurity and Quality Assurance, Diwan of Royal Court, Muscat, Oman), Chris Mitchell (Department of Information Security, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK)
Room Menara - Oral Session OMCS & RCDT 2
Chair : Dr. Houda Chakiri
From 11:00 to 13:00
1571114676 : Towards a Password-Free Future: Analyzing and Comparing eID Solutions Under eIDAS
Tobias Gösslbauer, Karl Pinter, Thomas Grechenig (Vienna University of Technology, Industrial Software (INSO), Vienna, Austria)
1571124767 : AI-Driven Production Optimization with Genetic Algorithms
Sahar Habbadi, Brahim Herrou (Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Morocco), Souhail Sekkat (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers, University Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Morocco), Ismail El Mouayni (Université de Lorraine, CRAN, France)
1571133598 : Advancements in Centrality Measures for Complex Networks: Narrative Review
Romaissae Karkouri, Anouar Riadsolh (Department of Physics, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Sciences, Rabat, Morocco)
Online Presentations
1571130652 : Extending the Abrams-Strogatz Model with a Varying Population
Riccardo Del Gratta (Institute for Computational Linguistics "A. Zampolli", National Council of Research(CNR), Pisa, Italy)
1571126034 : Impact of Digital Transformation on the Higher Education Sector: A Case Study
Mehdia Haddad, Khalid Boukhdir (Hassan II University, ENSEM, Rabat, Morocco)
1571125986 : Analysis of Local Open Government Practices in Respecting Data Publication Standards
Zineb Mahrez, Tarik Nesh-Nash (National High School for Electricity and Mechanics, Morocco )
Room Ourika - Oral Session AIMP 2
Chairs : Dr. Ahmed Zinedine & Dr. Mohamed El Far
From 11:00 to 13:00
1571132934 : Enhanced Detection of Cyberattacks on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Using Machine Learning
Tariq Mouatassim, El mahdi El guarmah (Faculty of Science and Technology, USMBA Fez, Morocco), Mohammed Airaj (Science, National School of Applied Sciences, USMBA Fez, Morocco), Iyad Lahsen-Cherif, Hassan El GHAZI (National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Rabat, Morocco)
1571126134 : Video Super-Resolution Using Multi-Frame CNNs: a Lightweight Approach for Real-Time Enhancement
Achraf Aouam, Yassine Laajil, Hiba Aouahchi, Yousra Chtouki (School of Science and Engineering,
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco)
Online Presentation
1571132924 : Machine Learning and Data Balancing Methods for Intrusion Detection Enhancement
Marouane Marhoun, Hajar Fares (Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco)
Room Toubkal - Oral Session SCIS 2
Chairs : Dr. Yassine Salih Alj & Dr. Ahmed Aboutajeddine
From 11:00 to 13:00
1571123513 : Evaluation of the Optimization of Photovoltaic, Wind, and Battery Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Morocco
Souleymane Kientega, Mohammed Ferfra, El Baqqal Youssef (Mohammadia’s School of Engineering, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
1571131396 : Deadline-Driven Harvesting-Aware Scheduling for Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems
Mohammad Elghor, Maryline Chetto (Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes Université, Nantes, France), Hussein El Ghor (Faculty of Technology, Lebanese University, Saida, Lebanon)
1571131740 : Realizing Viable V2X Business Models: a Business Ecosystem Approach for C-ITS
Tim Ole John (Institute of Land and Sea Transport, Technische Universität Berlin / Volkswagen, Berlin, Germany), Michael Ortgiese (Institute of Land and Sea Transport, Technische Universität Berlin / DLR, Berlin, Germany)
1571133194 : Modelling and Implementing a Real-Time, Low-Cost Solution for Remote Supervision of FTTH Networks in Rural Areas
Elimane Sall, Mamadou Diallo Diouf, Ndeye Fatou Lagnane, Djiby Thiaw (Thies Polytechnic school (EPT), Thies, Senegal)
1571126094 : A Hybrid Approach for Time Series Solar Irradiance Forecasting
Iman Ait Aissa, Rabia Riad (Polydisciplinary Faculty of Ouarzazate, Ibn Zohr University, Ouarzazate, Morocco)
13:00 - 14:30 | (UTC +1)
Networking Lunch Break
15:00 - 16:00 | (UTC +1)
Amphi Atlas - Oral Session MNLP & DPWH 1
Chairs :Dr. Vito Pirrelli & Dr. Azzeddine Mazroui & Dr. Ouafae Nahli
From 15:00 to 16:00
1571137975 : ARCADIA: A Scalable Arabic RAG Framework with Hierarchical and Context-Aware Retrieval
Mitha Alshammary, Md Nahiyan Uddin, Latifur Khan (Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA)
1571125886 : Enhancing Emotion Recognition in Images Through Context-Aware Deep Learning
Fatiha Limami, Boutaina Hdioud, Rachid Oulad Haj Thami (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
1571130725 : AraBert MIXUP Transformer Data Augmentation
Alia Hamwi, Maissa Aboukassem (Faculty of Information Technology Engineering, Damascus University, Syria), Nada Ghneim (Faculty of Informatics & Communication Engineering, Arab International University, Damascus, Syria)
Room Menara - Oral Session OMCS & RCDT 3
Chair : Dr. Houda Chakiri
From 15:00 to 16:00
1571132651 : The Digital Illusion of Excellence: How Rankings Reinforce Inequality in Higher Education
Farah Nayme, Zohri Abdelaziz, Fahmi Sanaa (Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion, Settat, Morocco)
1571132965 : A Conceptual Model for Artificial Intelligence Acceptance in Credit Scoring
Kaoutar Tafali, Marouane Bejjaj, Taoufik Benkaraache (Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences Mohammedia, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco)
1571134716 : NOURID+: a Digital Energy Identity Framework for Efficient Subsidy Allocation in Morocco
Fatima zahra Iguenfer, Younes Lamhamedi-Cherradi, Nada Belkhayat, Hiba Jebbar (School of Sciences and Engineering, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco)
Room Ourika - Oral Session AIMP 3
Chairs : Dr. Mohamed EL Far & Dr. Mohamed Chahhou
From 15:00 to 16:00
1571133535 : Building a Machine Learning Classifier for Synonym Validation in Moroccan Darija
Said Belbachir, Mohammed El Mohajir, Chahhou Mohamed (Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco), Ouafae Nahli (Instituto di Linguistica Computazionale Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Pisa, Italy)
1571125885 : Advancements in 3D U-Net Architectures for Brain Tumor Segmentation: a Comprehensive Survey
Charaf Eddine Ragba, Insaf Bellamine, Abdelhak Boulaalam (ENSAF, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco)
1571133569 : Elasticsearch and Object Re-Identification for Multi-Camera Video Surveillance
Mohammed Azzakhnini, Houda Saidi, Hamid Tairi, Hassan Qjidaa (Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco), Ahmed Azough (Léonard de Vinci Pôle Universitaire, Research Center Paris la Défense, Paris, France)
Room Toubkal - Oral Session SCIS 3
Chairs : Dr. Yassine Salih Alj & Dr. Ahmed Aboutajeddine
From 15:00 to 16:00
1571133536 : Cognitive Cells and Human-Robot Interaction in Industry 5.0: an Overview
Ivan Amorim, Sergio Ivan Lopes (ADiT-Lab, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
1571126115 : A Stacking-Based Learning Model for Accurate Electricity Forecasting in a Smart Campus Grid
Fatima Aabadi, Yann Ben Maissa, Hamza Dahmouni, Ahmed Tamtaoui (National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), Rabat, Morocco)
1571125666 : Acoustic Intelligence for Smart Cities: Transforming Sound into Actionable Data
Amani Najlaoui, Aatheethyaa Dhanasekaran, Vincenzo Bonaiuto (Department of Industrial Engineering Univ. Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy) Stefano Chiesa, Marco Paoloni, Sergio Taraglio, Andrea Zanela (Energy and Data Science LAB ENEA Rome, Italy)
16:00 - 16:30 | (UTC +1)
Networking Break
16:30 - 18:00 | (UTC +1)
Amphi Atlas - Official Opening Ceremony, presided over by His Excellency, the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs
Association Mounia Marrakech
Preserving the Cultural traditions and Written heritage
Distinguished Speakers
Science and Technology in Service of Heritage, Patrimony, and Social Values
Best Papers Award (CyBAI, OMCS, RCDT) & Cocktail Reception