Talks and Presentations

Featured Talks

TEDx Talk: Innovation and Transformation in Diplomatic Services
Discussion on pioneering AI-driven innovation in government and diplomatic services, exploring the intersection of technology, policy, and public service transformation.

UNGA & Global Forums

UNGA 2023 — New York

Launch of e-Quality Centre for Zero Digital Divide

• Lead architect of the official platform for digital equity
• Promoting equitable access to AI and emerging technologies worldwide
• Addressing institutional voids in base-of-pyramid markets

Economic Diplomacy Series

Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 & 2025

• Opening Remarks: AI-driven Economic Strategy and Digital Transformation
• Panel Discussion: Clinical Research Organizations and Global Supply Chain Integration
• Hosting: 1,000+ foreign delegates for trade and investment strategy sessions
• Focus Areas: AI adoption in emerging markets, dual-core finance frameworks

Economic Diplomacy Week 2022

• Keynote Address: Strategic Business Framework for International Trade
• Panel Participation: International Trade and Investment: Bangladesh Perspectives
• Innovation Showcase: Integrating AI analytics for trade strategy optimization
• Policy Dialogue: Blockchain and AI technologies for institutional void mitigation

Innovation and Technology

Innovation Adda Series

AI in Diplomatic Services

• Neural network implementation in government services
• Digital transformation of foreign ministry operations
• e-Quality Centre vision and implementation roadmap
• Case studies from Bangladesh’s innovation journey

Digital Transformation Initiatives

• Digital archive development for diplomatic records
• Centralized Appointment Systems (CSAT/CATs)
• Mission Activity Tracker (MAT) deployment
• AI-driven workflow optimization

MOFA-a2i iLab Presentations

• Topic: Neural Network Implementation in Government Services
• Topic: Blockchain Applications for Diplomatic Operations
• Topic: Minimum Viable Innovation Engines for Public Sector
• Topic: Digital Tools for Economic Diplomacy

7th IDC Talk (2024)

“Some 21st Century Issues in Networks & Networking: A Chapeau Note”
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AI for Africa (2025)

Strategic Positioning in the WSIS+20 Review

• Roadmap for affordable digital ecosystems across Africa
• Policy recommendations for Pan-African digital cooperation
• Base-of-pyramid market considerations in global AI governance

International Forums

WSIS+20 Review Conference (2025)

Official Intervention - Bangladesh Position (November 14, 2025)
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Bangladesh’s official position on digital governance, AI ethics, and inclusive digital transformation.

IORA Summit (2017)

Maritime University Establishment Proposal

• Blue economy development framework for Indian Ocean region
• Maritime cooperation and skills transfer protocols
• Sustainable ocean resource management strategies

Maritime Dialogue with China (2017)

• Equipment and Skills Transfer Protocols for maritime development
• Marine Fleet Cooperation Framework design and implementation
• Blue Economy Business Opportunities identification

India-Bangladesh Friendship Dialogue

• 6th Round (Kolkata) - Bilateral cooperation frameworks
• 7th Round (Dhaka) - Strategic partnership enhancement
• Focus Areas: Trade, connectivity, and regional development

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Conference, Paris (2017)

Oxford TMO Framework Application

• Maritime business opportunities identification
• IOCINDIO (Indian Ocean Commission) accession advocacy
• Regional oceanographic cooperation mechanisms

Conference Presentations

17th OS Athens (2023)

“Digital Vision for Bridging Institutional Voids and Fulfilling Inchoate Demands in BoP Markets”
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Case study: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry’s digital transformation journey

Bangladesh Business Climate Index (2023)

“A Bystanders’ Take on BBX 2022-2023”
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Blue Economy Dialogue (2017)

• Mangroves Conservation Business Model development
• Sustainable Maritime Development frameworks
• Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management approaches

University of Oxford TMCD

Blue Economy Research

• “Blue Economy and the Circuitry of the Circle” presentation
• Systems approach to ocean-based economic innovation

China Agricultural University

AI Governance Research

• Policy frameworks for responsible AI adoption
• Agricultural technology and rural development synergies

Select Speaking Engagements

On Swami Vivekananda: Reflections in 2010

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Philosophical perspectives on leadership and social reform

Bangladesh’s Peacekeeping Operations and Nation-Building (2009)

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Analysis of existing models and emerging challenges in UN peacekeeping

Professional Affiliations for Speaking

Upcoming & Recent Topics

2024-2025 Focus Areas

• Quantum Computing Geopolitics - Security and economic implications
• Agentic AI Systems - Policy frameworks for autonomous agents
• Fractal Mathematics in Diplomacy - Novel optimization approaches
• Digital Governance for Africa - WSIS+20 and GDC implementation
• Dual-Core Finance - Innovation financing for emerging markets