Conference Program
This three-day international conference brings together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the complex challenges of migration and asylum through five key thematic axes: International Legal Framework, Human Dimensions, Management Policies, International Cooperation, and Sustainable Development.
Day 1: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Registration and Welcome
Participant check-in and conference materials distribution
Opening Session (Main Hall)
Official welcome addresses and conference inauguration
- Prof. Hassana KEJJI - Dean, Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences, Hassan First University
- Prof. Mounya ALLALI - International Advisor, University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy
- Paul James Cardwell - Professor of Law, King's College London
- Avvocato Ornella Fiore - Italy
- Martina Canesi - LUISS University, Teaching Assistant and Researcher
- Representatives from Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Representatives from International Organization for Migration
Session 1: Axis I - The International Legal Framework for Migration and Asylum
Examining international conventions, legal protections, and refugee rights under global governance frameworks
☕ Coffee Break
Session 2: Axis II - The Human Dimensions of Migration and Religious Concerns
Addressing psychological impacts, cultural integration, and the role of faith communities in supporting displaced populations
- Alia Ali Idris Mahmoud - Assistant Professor, Libyan Masar TV
- Dr. Thuraya Ali Elwerfalli - Advisor for International Cooperation, Libya
- Patrizia Zeppegno - Associate Professor of Psychiatry, UPO
- Dr. Racine Oumar N'DIAYE - Professor, University of Nouadhibou, Mauritania
- Dr. Hakan Shearer Demir - Adjunct Faculty, Université de Strasbourg
- Dr. Karima Almazroui - Strategic Advisor, Mohamed bin Zayed University, UAE
🍽️ Lunch Break
Session 3: Axis III - Migration Management Policies and Integration
Exploring national policies, border management, and successful integration strategies
Day 2: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Session 4: Axis IV - International Cooperation and Responsibility Sharing
Analyzing burden-sharing mechanisms, international partnerships, and multilateral frameworks
☕ Coffee Break
Session 5: Axis V - Migration and Sustainable Development
Examining environmental displacement, climate refugees, and sustainable solutions for migration challenges
☕ Coffee Break
Day 3: Friday, April 3, 2026
Workshops and Roundtables (Parallel Sessions)
Interactive sessions across multiple theatres covering:
- Legal Protections for Migrants and Asylum Seekers
- Social Integration Best Practices
- International Cooperation Mechanisms
- Environmental Displacement Challenges
☕ Coffee Break
Closing Plenary (Main Hall)
Summary of conference outcomes, policy recommendations, and farewell addresses
International Participation
This conference brings together experts, scholars, and policymakers from around the world, fostering international dialogue and collaboration on critical migration and asylum issues. Participants represent diverse perspectives from multiple continents and academic disciplines.
Early bird registration deadline: March 1, 2026