As part of The Maldives National University’s (MNU) Theveli International Conference 2026, a post-conference workshop was held on 20 August 2026 to explore practical approaches to developing AI literacy programmes and strengthening institutional readiness for artificial intelligence.

Titled “From Awareness to Action: Designing AI Literacy Programmes for Your Institution”, the workshop focused on helping educational institutions develop practical approaches to integrating artificial intelligence into teaching, curriculum development and institutional policies.

The workshop was led by Dr. Sean McMinn, Director of the Center for Education Innovation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where he also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas.

Participants explored how AI literacy frameworks can be used to assess institutional readiness and identify opportunities for integrating AI into education. Using structured reflection tools, they evaluated their institutions’ preparedness for AI adoption and examined priorities for responsible implementation. A World Café discussion format encouraged participants to exchange perspectives on AI governance, institutional policies and educational innovation.

The objectives of the workshop were to:

• Apply a multidimensional AI literacy framework to assess individual practices and institutional readiness.
• Explore the integration of AI into course content, curriculum design and teaching approaches.
• Evaluate institutional readiness for AI using structured reflection tools.
• Identify AI governance and policy priorities through collaborative discussions.

A total of 44 participants, comprising 33 female and 11 male participants, attended the workshop, highlighting engagement in advancing AI literacy and preparing educational institutions for emerging technological developments.

Through this initiative, MNU contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting AI literacy, innovative teaching practices and institutional readiness for digital transformation. The workshop also supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reflecting MNU’s commitment to advancing educational innovation, technological development and collaboration for sustainable and inclusive education.