Training the digital defenders of tomorrow: AI, cybersecurity, and talent sovereignty

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are profoundly reshaping the skills needed to protect our digital systems. In this masterclass, Ali Kettani, professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, will share his expertise on the crucial challenges involved in training a new generation of hybrid talents who are both technically skilled and ethically responsible. Through concrete examples from innovative educational programs and initiatives led by the Global South, he will highlight the risks associated with the global skills gap, while emphasizing the importance of building bridges between academic, industrial, and institutional ecosystems on an international scale. Finally, it will present innovative pedagogical approaches, from generative AI to hackathons, to prepare future digital defenders to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world.