Malak El Boury is a Researcher at the African Institute for Research in Economics and Social Sciences (AIRESS), within the Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (FGSES-UM6P), and a Future 50 honoree — a recognition awarded by the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network to 50 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of strategic foresight and global transformation. She also serves as a Senior Programme Officer at the International Mobility Office of FGSES-UM6P.

Malak’s expertise lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship education, inclusive innovation, and strategic foresight. As a professor and researcher, she designs and teaches programmes that help young entrepreneurs transform ideas and research into scalable, responsible ventures. Her work combines academic research, capacity building, and policy advisory, with a focus on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems across Africa and the Global South.

She has collaborated with institutions such as the World Bank, Huawei, and Columbia University to design learning experiences that equip women and youth entrepreneurs with the tools to innovate sustainably. In parallel, she co-facilitates foresight and future-literacy labs with UNESCO and other partners, supporting leaders and policymakers as they imagine long-term strategies around migration, education, and the future of work.

Malak aims to highlight how African and diaspora entrepreneurs are building resilient ecosystems that balance economic opportunity with social inclusion. Drawing on her experience as a professor and foresight practitioner — and as the author of award-winning case studies on entrepreneurship in Morocco — she bridges academic insight, field research, and entrepreneurial practice. These case studies, recognised internationally for their impact on teaching and leadership development, showcase the creativity and resilience of innovators across the continent.