Engagements · 1991 to 2026

Conferences, forums and talks

Two decades of regional and international meetings on digital government, internet governance, cybersecurity and AI, and talks and workshops across the Maldives.

141Engagements

25Countries

57In the Maldives

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Upcoming4 engagements

31 Oct 2026
On Whose Terms? AI for a Small Island Nation
Cybersecurity, Data Science and AI Innovation Symposium, Cyryx College and IEEE Maldives Sub-section · Malé, Maldives
Keynote
5 Nov 2026
Shape, Don't Inherit: Proportionate AI Regulation for Developing Jurisdictions, a View from the Islands
World AI Regulation Summit, Track B: Update from the Global South · London, United Kingdom
Session
25–26 Nov 2026
UNU Global AI Network Members' Meeting
UNU Macau AI Conference 2026, UNU Macau · Macao SAR, China
Board member
21–24 Dec 2026
Algorithmic Wakalah: A Control-Plane Architecture for Accountable Agentic AI in Public Infrastructure
IEEE International Conference on Computer and Applications (ICCA 2026), Cairo · Virtual
Paper

202616 engagements

19 Sep 2026
Who answers when the software decides?
Maldives Internet Governance Forum 2026 · Malé, Maldives
Lightning talk
14 Sep 2026
Off By One: the evolution of the programmer
Programmers' Day, Cyryx College · Malé, Maldives
Talk
12–13 Sep 2026
Capability Is Not Readiness: Revisiting TEACH and the AI Readiness Gap in Maldivian Education
8th International Teachers' Conference 2026, National Institute of Education · Hulhumalé, Maldives
Paper
6 Sep 2026
Auditing the Digital Future
Internal Audit 360 Summit 2026 · Malé, Maldives
Panel
5 Sep 2026
Orchestrating the Agentic Workforce
MAHRP Learning & Development Conference 2026, MNU Business School · Malé, Maldives
Keynote
30–31 Aug 2026
The Invisible Merchant: Payment Taxonomy Failure and Algorithmic Redlining in Small Island Developing States
11th International Conference on Intellectual Advancement (ICIA 2026), Islamic University of Maldives · Malé, Maldives
Paper
22–25 Aug 2026
Governing What Principles Cannot: Institutional Mechanisms from Islamic Finance for Ethical and Responsible AI
International Conference on AI and Multimodal Services (AIMS 2026), Smart Computing Frontier (SCF 2026) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Paper
9 Aug 2026
Governing Emerging Technologies in Small States
International Conference on Social Research & Innovation 2026, Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Session
3–5 Aug 2026
Digital transformation and AI in public sector governance in SIDS
UNDESA and Auditor General's Office workshop on SAI capacity in SIDS · Ukulhas, Maldives
Fireside chat
7–9 Jul 2026
The Amplified Sovereignty Paradox: AI Governance Lessons from Small Island Developing States
2026 ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference: AI and Frontier Technologies for Good, AI for Good Global Summit · Geneva, Switzerland
Programme Slides Paper
Paper
2 Jul 2026
Governing the AI-Ready Civil Service: Executive Professional Development Session
Civil Service Commission · Malé, Maldives
Session
1 Jun 2026
Junior Faculty School
27th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2026), University of Nebraska at Omaha · Virtual
25–27 May 2026
Citizen-as-a-Platform: Governing Digital Identity Through Transparency and Choice
19th IFIP WG 9.4 International Conference on Implications of Information and Digital Technologies for Development · Kathmandu, Nepal
Report
Paper
11 May 2026
Ninth Asia & Euro 2026 Tourism, Hospitality & Gastronomy Conference
Malé, Maldives
21–23 Apr 2026
Digital Sovereignty Beyond the Cloud: An Edge AI Framework for Small Island Developing States
2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Systems, and Emerging Technologies (ICAISET 2026), IEEE · Virtual
Paper
3–4 Mar 2026
Governing Through Uncertainty: Innovation, Inclusion and Leadership for the Next Era
Festival of Innovation 2026, GovInsider · Singapore
Video Speakers
Opening panel

20257 engagements

22–24 Dec 2025
A Paradox-Pathway Framework for Digital Transformation in Small Island Developing States
2025 International Conference on Computer and Applications (ICCA 2025), IEEE · Virtual
Paper
18 Nov 2025
Decolonizing Entrepreneurship Education in the Maldives: A Framework for Sovereign Innovation
Global Entrepreneurship Research Conclave 2025 (GERC 2025), Villa College · Malé, Maldives
News
Presentation
23 Feb 2025
From Automation to Augmentation: The Evolving Role of AI in the Workplace
Kulhudhuffushi City Council · Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives
Workshop
20 Feb 2025
Bridging the Gap: Education, Skills, and Future Employment
Career Fair 2024–2025, Ghiyasuddin International School · Malé, Maldives
Panel
8–9 Feb 2025
From Automation to Augmentation: The Evolving Role of AI in the Workplace
5th National HR Convention and EXPO 2025, MAHRP · Malé, Maldives
Session
28–30 Jan 2025
From Automation to Augmentation: The Evolving Role of AI in the Workplace
3rd International Conference on Technology, Humanities and Management (ICTHM 2025), Zikura International College · Fuvahmulah City, Maldives
Conference
Keynote and panel
16 Jan 2025
Expert Group Discussion on e-Government for the twenty-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society
CSRD, WSIS · Virtual

202420 engagements

28–31 Dec 2024
DigiGov Summit 2024
Noonu Atoll Council · Manadhoo, Maldives
17 Dec 2024
Protecting Internet Infrastructure and General Access during Times of Crisis and Conflict
19th Internet Governance Forum, United Nations · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Session report Transcript
Main session
17 Dec 2024
Digital Leap: Enhancing Connectivity in the Offline World
19th Internet Governance Forum, United Nations · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Session Transcript
Workshop
16 Dec 2024
Harnessing GenAI to Transform Education for All
19th Internet Governance Forum, United Nations · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Session Transcript
Open forum
8, 10 and 12 Dec 2024
Cyber Security for Everyone: Building a Safer Digital World Together
Civil Service Training Institute · Virtual
Training
7 Dec 2024
Empowering Educators with GenAI
Maldives National University, School of Education · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
18 Nov 2024
Policy Forum, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Panel
26 Oct 2024
Empowering Educators with GenAI
Ghaazee School · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
19–22 Oct 2024
AI in the Maldives Public Sector
Global Symposium on Data and Digital Governance, UNDESA · Shanghai and Deqing, China
Slides Agenda
Presentation
14 Oct 2024
Innovating for a Sustainable Future
International E-waste Day, CLEAN Maldives · Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Panel
1–2 Oct 2024
Empowering Educators through Augmented Intelligence: Introducing the TEACH Framework for K-12 Educators
7th International Teachers' Conference 2024, National Institute of Education · Malé, Maldives
Presentation and moderator
19 Sep 2024
Empowering Educators with GenAI
Ghiyasuddin International School · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
7 Sep 2024
Harnessing AI for Transformative Learning & Development: A Pragmatic Framework
MAHRP Learning & Development Conference 2024 · Malé, Maldives
Session
21 Aug 2024
Digital Leap: Enhancing Connectivity in South Asia
Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024 · Virtual
Speaker page
Panel
3–4 Aug 2024
Understanding the ethical implications of AI
Maldives Accountants Forum 2024, Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives · Malé, Maldives
Panel
29 Jul 2024
Empowering Educators with GenAI
Islamic University of Maldives · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
9 and 11 Jul 2024
Cyber Security Awareness
Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives · Malé, Maldives
Training
2 Jul 2024
Youth Power in Digital Age
Maldives Internet Governance Forum · Malé, Maldives
29 Jun 2024
Enhance Teaching and Learning with GenAI
Aminiya School · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
20–22 Jun 2024
Digital Transformation in Hospitality, Management Development Program
Streamliners · Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives

202321 engagements

5 Dec 2023
Navigating New & Emerging Security Paradigms in AI-Driven World
3rd World Emerging Security Forum, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea · Seoul, South Korea
Press release
Roundtable
8–9 Nov 2023
Seventh Session of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee
UN ESCAP · Yerevan, Armenia
Event Armenia release
Chair
25–26 Oct 2023
National Workshop on Regulatory Sandbox on Central Bank Digital Currency
UN DESA / UN ESCAP · Malé, Maldives
8–12 Oct 2023
18th Internet Governance Forum: High-Level Leaders Track
UN IGF · Kyoto, Japan
Transcript Speaker profile
Panel
19 Sep 2023
The Promise of Digital Public Infrastructure: Exploring Opportunities for Adoption and Scaling
Digital x ADB 2023: Driving Digital Development across Asia and the Pacific, Asian Development Bank · Manila, Philippines
Video Session
Panel
14 Sep 2023
Using AI in Classroom Teaching
Aminiya School · Malé, Maldives
Workshop
13–15 Sep 2023
ITU Regional Development Forum for Asia-Pacific
ITU · Bangkok, Thailand
13 Aug 2023
Child Online Safety for Parents
Ahmadhiyya International School · Malé, Maldives
Session
17–21 Jul 2023
Personal Data Protection Week and Asia Privacy Forum of the IAPP
CLDP, US Department of Commerce · Singapore
4–5 Jul 2023
National Consultation on Early Warnings for All (EW4All)
United Nations Maldives · Malé, Maldives
21 Jun 2023
AI and You: How to Thrive in a World of Intelligent Machines
Clique College · Malé, Maldives
Talk
29 May 2023
Maldives Finance Forum 2023: The Future of Finance, Exploring the Intersection of Fintech and AI
Maldives Pension Office · Kurumba, Maldives
Announcement
Keynote
25 May 2023
Meeting of the Ministers responsible for ICT of the Non-Aligned Movement countries
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan · Virtual
2–3 May 2023
Workshop to Review the National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
National Counter Terrorism Centre · Malé, Maldives
21–24 Mar 2023
ITU Area Office and Innovation Centre inauguration; Communication Ministers' Conclave and Regional Innovation Forum for Asia and the Pacific
ITU Area Office and Innovation Centre for South Asia · Delhi, India
6–10 Mar 2023
Digital Transformation in Public Service and Digital Government, with Digital Social Protection as a Focused Use Case
ADB Institute, NIA Korea, ADB · Seoul, South Korea
1 Mar 2023
Building a Digital Maldives
Microsoft · Malé, Maldives
27 Feb 2023
From Data to Action: Strategies for Using Information to Achieve Your Goals
Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Talk
11 Feb 2023
Seminar on Fintech: Opportunities for Banking Industries
MCDGI, Islamic University of Maldives · Malé, Maldives
25 Jan 2023
Digital Transformation: Tools for MSMEs
FJS, USAID · Malé, Maldives
16 Jan 2023
2nd IsDB Digital Inclusion Technical Working Group meeting
Islamic Development Bank · Virtual

202214 engagements

15–16 Dec 2022
Path to Cutting-Edge Governance: Moving From One-Stop Shop to Non-Stop Shop
State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovation · Baku, Azerbaijan
10 Nov 2022
Asia Pacific Digital Ministerial Conference 2022
Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea, and UN ESCAP · Seoul, South Korea
9 Nov 2022
Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum
Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea, and UN ESCAP · Seoul, South Korea
20 Oct 2022
Data Governance and Cross Border Privacy Workshop
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, CLDP USA · Malé, Maldives
12 Oct 2022
Multistakeholder Consultation with Young People on Climate Action (pre-COP27)
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, UNICEF Maldives · Malé, Maldives
7 Oct 2022
3rd Bureau Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway
UN ESCAP · Virtual
15 Sep 2022
1st IsDB Digital Inclusion Technical Working Group meeting
Islamic Development Bank · Virtual
30 Aug 2022
4th Session of the Committee on ICT, Science, Technology and Innovation
UN ESCAP · Bangkok, Thailand
Statement
Opening remarks
29 Aug 2022
6th Session of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee
UN ESCAP · Bangkok, Thailand
Chair
10–11 Aug 2022
National Workshop on Regulatory Sandbox and CBDC
UN ESCAP, UN DESA · Malé, Maldives
8–9 Jun 2022
Panel on Climate Action: Ensuring a Resilient Maldives
International Conference on Social Research & Innovation, Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Panel
8–9 Jun 2022
Microsoft Executive Briefing for the Government of Maldives and Maldives Police Service
Microsoft · Singapore
2 Jun 2022
First Lead Coordinators Meeting on Cyber Security, Colombo Security Conclave Joint Working Group
Colombo Security Conclave · Virtual
10–11 Jan 2022
Workshop on Regional Cyber Security Capabilities: Defensive Operations, Dark Web Handling and Digital Forensics
Colombo Security Conclave · Virtual

20214 engagements

25 Nov 2021
5th Session of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee
UN ESCAP · Virtual
Outcome document
Drafting Group Chair
11 Nov 2021
WCIT 2021 Ministerial Conference
WCIT Bangladesh 2021, ICT Division, Bangladesh, and WITSA · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Panel
6–7 Nov 2021
International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2021
Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Panel moderator
23 Jun 2021
High-Level Briefing on Digital Government for Maldives
UN APCICT / UN DESA · Virtual
Programme
Closing remarks

202024 engagements

26–28 Nov 2020
Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance 2020
APSIG · Virtual
26 Nov 2020
Fifteenth Session of the Governing Council of APCICT
UN APCICT · Virtual
23–27 Nov 2020
Internet Rules: Unboxing Digital Laws in South Asia 2020
Association for Progressive Communications · Virtual
27 Oct 2020
Online Gaming and Children: Dhilaasa Program
MoED / PSM, at the PSM studio · Malé, Maldives
27–30 Sep 2020
11th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum
APrIGF · Virtual
12 Sep 2020
The Commonwealth: Advancing towards the Future with Emerging Technologies and AI, Leaders Summit
GPi / AI Policy Labs · Virtual
8 Sep 2020
WSIS Forum 2020: Ministerial Round Table
ITU · Virtual
4 Sep 2020
Launch of WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2020
WIPO · Virtual
29 Aug 2020
The Great HR Best Practice Share: Future of Work and Working from Home
MAHRP · Virtual
20 Aug 2020
2020 UN E-Government Survey: Digital Government in the Decade of Action for Sustainable Development
UN ESCAP · Virtual
19–20 Aug 2020
Committee on ICT, Science, Technology and Innovation, Third Session
UN ESCAP · Virtual
Event
Talk
19 Aug 2020
Regional Conversation Series on Building Back Better: Accelerating Digital Connectivity and Leveraging Innovation
UN ESCAP · Virtual
18 Aug 2020
Online Gaming and Youth: #LetsTalkYouth
MoYSCE · Virtual
11 Aug 2020
Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee and WSIS Regional Review, Fourth Session
UN ESCAP · Virtual
5 Aug 2020
Second Working Group on a Pacific Internet Exchange Point
UN ESCAP / ISOC · Virtual
20 Jul–5 Aug 2020
Introduction to Digital Government Leadership for Senior Level Officials of Maldives
UN APCICT · Virtual
23–24 Jul 2020
Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
UNESCO · Virtual
22 Jul 2020
Secure Productive Use of Internet by Children: Dhilaasa 10
MoED / PSM, at the PSM studio · Malé, Maldives
25 Jun 2020
Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint
ITU-D · Virtual
24 Jun 2020
Launch of the 2020 Child Online Protection Guidelines
ITU-D · Virtual
17 Jun 2020
Re-engineering the Gov OS: Taking a Citizen-centric Approach to Tech Development
SGTECH, GovTech Singapore, Smart Nation & DGO · Virtual
27–28 May 2020
Expert Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Privacy
UN Human Rights Council · Virtual
23 May 2020
Working from Home, Embracing Technology
Auditor General's Office · Virtual
24 Jan 2020
Computing Degrees and Careers
Future Focus career guidance programme, Imaduddin School · Malé, Maldives
Session

20198 engagements

25–29 Nov 2019
UN Internet Governance Forum 2019
US DoC / CLDP · Berlin, Germany
5–8 Nov 2019
5th India International Science Festival 2019
Ministry of Science and Technology, India · Kolkata, India
26–27 Sep 2019
12th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES XII)
IPS · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Panel
2–4 Sep 2019
UN / Austria Symposium: Space as a Tool for Accessibility, Diplomacy and Cooperation
UNOOSA · Graz, Austria
26–27 Aug 2019
Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee and WSIS Regional Review, Third Session
UN ESCAP · Bangkok, Thailand
Summary report
Vice Chair and moderator
1 Aug 2019
Smart City Initiative: Mansa Volume 1
Hulhumalé Development Corporation · Hulhumalé, Maldives
Panel
17–18 Jul 2019
International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2019
Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Panel moderator
17 Feb 2019
Artificial Intelligence, Society and Governance Workshop
SciTech Lecture Series, Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology · Malé, Maldives
Opening remarks

20182 engagements

18–19 Nov 2018
International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2018
Villa College · Malé, Maldives
Panel moderator
5–9 Mar 2018
Higher Education Development Study Tour of Pakistani Universities
Department of Higher Education · Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, Pakistan

20171 engagement

4–5 Oct 2017
Teaching & Learning Conference Asia 2017
Blackboard · Singapore

20162 engagements

27–28 Nov 2016
Workshop on Higher Education Quality Assurance Policy & Processes
Maldives Qualifications Authority · Malé, Maldives
17 Nov 2016
3rd Maldives Islamic Banking and Finance Industry Conference
UTO EduConsult / Maldives Center for Islamic Finance · Bandos, Maldives

20139 engagements

4–6 Dec 2013
Octopus Conference: Cooperation against Cybercrime
Council of Europe · Strasbourg, France
23–25 Oct 2013
FutureGov Summit 2013
FutureGov · Phuket, Thailand
20 Sep 2013
Gender Awareness and Sensitisation
Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights · Kaashidhoo, Maldives
Workshop
27 Aug 2013
Maker Party: Hacking the Internet with Students of Maalhos School
National Centre for Information Technology, Maalhos Community e-Centre · Maalhos, Maldives
Workshop
21–24 Jul 2013
Community eCentre Project: SAARC Development Fund Steering Committee Meeting
SAARC Development Fund · Dhaka, Bangladesh
26–27 Jun 2013
FutureGov SAARC Summit 2013
FutureGov · Colombo, Sri Lanka
6 Jun 2013
China–South Asian Science and Technology Ministers Meeting
Ministry of Science & Technology, China · Yunnan, China
28 May 2013
Gender Awareness and Sensitisation
Ministry of Gender, Family and Human Rights · Kanditheemu, Maldives
Workshop
5 Mar 2013
FutureGov Forum Malaysia 2013
FutureGov · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

20122 engagements

4–6 Sep 2012
International Conference on Implementing Social Programs: Better Processes, Better Technology, Better Results
World Bank · Bangalore, India
18–19 Jul 2012
FutureGov SAARC Summit 2012
FutureGov · Colombo, Sri Lanka

20111 engagement

11–13 May 2011
United Nations Conference on e-Government in Asia and the Pacific
UNPOG · Seoul, South Korea

20104 engagements

25–28 Oct 2010
Government on the Web: A Comparison of the United Kingdom to the Maldives
4th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2010), UNU-IIST · Beijing, China
Paper
30 Sep–1 Oct 2010
Electronic Governance in the Maldives: Status, Issues and Plans
6th International Conference on e-Government (ICEG 2010) · Cape Town, South Africa
Paper
20–23 Sep 2010
Exploring Digital Divide in the Maldives
9th IFIP Human Choice and Computers Conference (HCC9), IFIP World Computer Congress 2010 · Brisbane, Australia
Paper
11–15 Jul 2010
Workshop on the E-Government Strategic Master Plan
Ministry of Communications and IT, Afghanistan, at the ICT Institute · Kabul, Afghanistan
Presentation

20091 engagement

10–13 Nov 2009
3rd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2009)
UNU-IIST · Bogotá, Colombia

20081 engagement

1–4 Dec 2008
A Readiness Assessment Framework for e-Government Planning: Design and Application
2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2008), UNU-IIST · Cairo, Egypt
Paper

20071 engagement

10–13 Dec 2007
e-Government: A Case Study of a Referendum in Maldives
1st International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2007), UNU-IIST · Macao SAR, China
Paper

20041 engagement

7–9 Jul 2004
Regional Expert Conference: Legal and Regulatory Systems for e-Commerce in Asia and the Pacific
UN ESCAP · Bangkok, Thailand

20031 engagement

13–15 Aug 2003
Expert Group Meeting on a Regional Roadmap towards the Information Society in Asia and the Pacific
UN ESCAP / ITU / APT · Bangkok, Thailand

19911 engagement

6–20 Oct 1991
South-West Asian Youth Invitation Programme
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan · Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan
Delegate