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International Speaker & Panellist: Frequently invited to high-level forums on digital development and governance. Topics include e-government best practices, digital inclusion, cybersecurity in developing nations, and building digital economies.

Thought Leadership: Active in knowledge sharing events for organisations like ADB and UN – has delivered presentations on Whole-of-Government digital strategy, cybersecurity in developing nations, and building digital economies at various workshops and webinars.

Academic and Training Engagements: Keynote speaker and guest lecturer at universities and regional ICT summits. Combines real-world project experience with policy perspectives to educate and inspire diverse audiences—from ministers and senior officials to students.

Selected Speaking Highlights:

• “Digital Transformation for Empowered Communities” Digital Communication Network Global Forum – Manila, 2025
  Spoke on “Strategising Digital Transformation: Building Inclusive Digital Economies,” sharing experiences with bridging digital divides and guiding national e-government programmes. Digital transformation for empowered communities Forum

• ADB Data X Blue Pacific – Sydney, October 2024
  Engaged in sessions on aligning digital transformation with the 2050 Strategy & Lagatoi Declaration, emphasising digital capacity-building and skills development across Pacific countries. https://www.theprif.org/datax-blue-pacific

• The Economist – Singapore, 2022
  Fireside chat on “Raising Data Literacy: Can Asia’s Workforces Make the Leap?”

• UNDP – Honiara, 2021
  Delivered “Youth Empowerment Talks – Role of Digital & ICT in an Inclusive Future”, addressing the impact of technology on job creation, social inclusion, and civic engagement for young populations.

https://www.facebook.com/UNDPSolomonIslands/videos/368963804735091 

• Pacific Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Online, 2021
  Featured panellist on “Digital Government and Trust”, illustrating the Solomon Islands’ experience in advancing cybersecurity and user-centric government services in developing contexts.

• Information Management for the Justice Sector in Timor-Leste – Bali, 2012
  Presented findings on ICT adoption in the justice sector, including case management improvements and capabilities-based approaches in post-conflict environments.

• Information Society Association in Timor-Leste – Dili, 2011
  Delivered a talk on “Modernising Timor-Leste through ICT,” highlighting the strategic role of ICT adoption in governance reforms.