Chafik Zerrouki is a visionary futurist, architect, and tech entrepreneur dedicated to transforming how societies build, live, and evolve. His work at the intersection of design, cognition, and deep tech aims to create environments that think, learn, and respond. As the co-founder of CognitionX, he leads efforts to integrate AI, neuroscience, biomaterials, and urban systems, crafting intelligent environments that adapt to human presence.

In addition to his role at CognitionX, Chafik serves as Executive Partner at BLVCKPIXEL, a consultancy specializing in cognitive transformation and technological strategy. His work spans architecture, culture, and public systems, focusing on immersive design and future-shaping institutions. He also co-founded Laniakea Forge, a creative tech studio exploring speculative futures and systemic experimentation.

Chafik’s career includes a tenure at Zaha Hadid Architects, where he contributed to award-winning projects that merged architectural vision with advanced computation. His current initiatives include collaborating with the Algerian government to reimagine urban futures, particularly in the Global South, through cognitive transformation and innovative urban technologies.