On behalf of Maldives National University (MNU), we extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Professor Dr. Mohd Mizan Aslam for delivering an insightful keynote address at the 9th Theveli International Conference.

His keynote, “The Future We Choose: Science, Technology, and Transformative Innovation in an Age of Global Uncertainty,” provided valuable perspectives on the changing global landscape and the important role of science, technology and innovation in shaping our shared future.

We greatly appreciate Professor Dr. Mizan’s emphasis on responsible, ethical and human-centred innovation, and his reminder that the future we create depends not only on what we are capable of developing, but also on the choices we make in using technology for the benefit of humanity.

His reflections on global uncertainty, technological advancement, ethical responsibility and the role of universities in preparing future generations added significant value to the conference and encouraged meaningful dialogue among academics, researchers and participants.

Maldives National University sincerely thanks Professor Dr. Mohd Mizan Aslam for sharing his expertise, insights and vision with the participants of the 9th Theveli International Conference. We are honoured by his contribution and look forward to continued opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration.

Thank you, Professor Dr. Mohd Mizan Aslam, for sharing your knowledge and for contributing to our collective reflection on the future we choose to build.