Building in the US: A Moroccan Founder’s Journey
Dear all,
Tomorocco and Moroccans in Tech are thrilled to welcome you to our very first gathering in New York City, on July 17th.
Book your ticket now.
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For the past three years, the Moroccans in Tech community has been building an engaged and dynamic community through high-impact events in Paris — successfully bringing together Moroccan venture capitalists, tech entrepreneurs, and startup operators.
In 2025, Mehdi Benjelloun, also a founding member of Moroccans in Tech, launched Tomorocco, the first podcast dedicated to showcasing key figures shaping the Moroccan ecosystem.
Born from the momentum of Moroccans in Tech and energized by the dynamic spirit of Tomorocco, launching an event in New York is the natural next step in our journey.
As a global hub for innovation, finance, and entrepreneurship, New York offers the perfect stage to reconnect the Moroccan tech diaspora — especially those who have lost direct ties to Morocco — and to build new bridges with the emerging opportunities across Morocco and the MENA region.
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Here’s what to expect from this special evening:
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Arrival & Welcome Reception Meet Moroccan founders, investors, and operators building the future of tech across Morocco, the MENA region, and North America.
7:30 – 8:15 PM: Fireside Chat, a Moroccan Founder's Journey in the USA – Hicham Oudghiri (CEO & Co-founder of Enigma) & Mehdi Benjelloun (Host)
🎤 Mehdi Benjelloun (Founder, Tomorocco) x Hicham Oudghiri (Co-founder & CEO, Enigma)
Discover an intimate conversation on scaling globally, navigating data infrastructure, and lessons learned building a VC-backed startup in NYC.
8:15 – 10:00 PM: Networking & Community Drinks An open space for conversation, collaboration, and new opportunities across borders.
Drinks and light bites will be served.
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, operator, or student passionate about tech and innovation, this is your chance to connect with the Moroccan diaspora and its allies in one of the world’s most dynamic startup hubs.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Warm regards, Tomorocco & Moroccans in Tech Team