From September 25 to 27, 2024, the University of Cadi Ayyad in Marrakech hosted the International Conference on Water Innovation and Smart Irrigation (ICWAS 2024), organized by Faissal Azid. The event brought together researchers and experts to discuss the latest progress in efficient water management. Topics included innovative solutions for wastewater treatment, water reuse, and smart irrigation, with a focus on successful collaborations in water projects. Members from the University of Cadi Ayyad, Technical University of Munich, CEBAS-CSIC, and AZUD highlighted key advancements from the CICLICA project.

The Sahara Expo 2024 took place from September 15 to 17 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, Egypt was a standout event. CICLICA made a notable impact, focusing on Subsurface Drip Irrigation solutions for carob tree cultivation. During the conference, AZUD demonstrated how Subsurface Drip Irrigation technologies can optimize water use and enhance sustainability in carob production, highlighting their key role in improving carob cultivation practices. CICLICA&Close to the farmer

On 21 march 2024, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Minister of Knowledge Economy from Algeria, startups and Micro-enterprises visited Ciclica PRIMA project team and laboratory of precision agriculture, environment and sustainable development with Sami Touil from University of Khemis Miliana.The two ministers meet the CICLICA team which the researche activities of UDBKM and parnters in terme of Smart Agriculture has been presented and also Master thesis and PhD students’ activities within the frame of the CICLICA.