Speaking and Engagements
Research in conversation.
Bring AIoT and cybersecurity, ethical AI and data governance into your next keynote, panel or workshop—with an African development perspective.
Speaking and facilitation
Bring research into
your next conversation.
I welcome invitations for keynotes, panels, masterclasses and research seminars. Sessions can connect technical depth with the questions facing policymakers, practitioners, researchers and students.
Invite AMG to speak ↗Topics I speak on
- Human factors, cyber awareness and digital resilience
- Ethical AI & Data Governance
- AIoT & Cybersecurity
- Digital inclusion, agriculture and public services
- Cyber capacity building, research skills and postgraduate development
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Events and public engagement
In the conversation.
Ideas take shape through exchange. Revisit the panels, keynotes, workshops and public conversations connecting my research with policy, practice and communities.
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ICT applications in agriculture, food security and rural economic empowerment
9th National ICT Summit · Ongwediva, Namibia
A discussion on how digital tools can respond to agricultural needs, improve food security and support rural livelihoods. My contribution connects research, affordability, data governance and practical adoption.
Cyber incident handling, response and crisis communication
CRAN and NAM-CSIRT masterclass · 9th National ICT Summit
Contributed alongside NUST colleagues to a one-day masterclass covering preparedness, detection, response decisions and crisis communication.
12th Namibia National Cyber Security Competition
NNCSC · Namibia
Students from NUST, UNAM, IUM and ITCL practised defending simulated systems under pressure. This edition continues a national cybersecurity platform I co-founded in 2015.
International Cybersecurity Challenge jury
Gold Coast, Australia
International jury service and engagement with Africa’s cybersecurity talent pipeline. My public reflection discusses preparation, mentorship and support for African teams.
Coastal AI Summit & SME Trade Fair: AI & Digital Masterclass
Coastal AI Summit & SME Trade Fair · Mondesa Multipurpose Centre Hall, Swakopmund
Lead facilitator for the AI & Digital Masterclass, connecting practical AI adoption, business productivity, cybersecurity hygiene, data privacy and responsible implementation for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Conference leadership and service: committees, chairs and participation
International and regional conferences
A register of 33 conference-service and participation records, including technical programme committees, chairing, registration, publications and event technology.
Harnessing AI for development in Zimbabwe
4th Zimbabwe Conference of Information and Communication Technology · Chinhoyi University of Technology
Joined the conference discussion on AI and development in Zimbabwe.
Building local cybersecurity skills and capacity
Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition · Namibia
Contributed to a panel on training, certifications and workforce development for local cybersecurity capability.
Cybersecurity4D Conference and Student Challenge
Gqeberha, South Africa
Chaired the conference and student challenge, linking AI and IoT security research with professional exchange and cyber-talent development.
Technology, research and innovation: building a thriving AI ecosystem in Namibia
Deep Learning IndabaX Namibia · NUST, Windhoek
Joined a panel on strengthening Namibia’s AI ecosystem through research, technology and innovation.
Spectrum pricing, engineering and audit
PRIDA · Namibia
Technical training connecting spectrum engineering, implementation lessons and management practice.
Namibia Connect unpacking cybersecurity
NBC Digital News
A conversation about cybersecurity and the people and practices that help protect digital systems.
Innovation in cybersecurity for smart infrastructure
Africa Smart Infrastructure Conference
Presented on cybersecurity and smart infrastructure.
Collaboration between academia and industry in ICT
Zimbabwe Conference of Information and Communication Technologies · Online
Represented the academic perspective in a discussion with university and industry participants on ICT collaboration.
Spectrum aspects of IoT and digital services in vertical industries
ITU–PRIDA capacity-building workshop · São Tomé and Príncipe
Contributed training on spectrum aspects of the Internet of Things and presented digital-service applications across agriculture, energy, the environment, manufacturing and smart cities.
Rethinking FCI strategy for research and innovation
ETNCC and Faculty Research Day · NUST, Windhoek
Moderated a faculty panel on research and innovation strategy in response to changes in the global economy.
The intersection of AI and industry: opportunities and challenges
Deep Learning IndabaX Zimbabwe · Harare, Zimbabwe
Delivered an address connecting AI research with industrial opportunities and challenges.
Deep Learning IndabaX Namibia
NUST · Windhoek, Namibia
Helped organise the national AI learning and research community gathering.
Approaches to promote responsible AI in Africa
RAIL and RAIN Africa Conference · KNUST, Ghana
Joined the panel on practical approaches to responsible AI in Africa, alongside perspectives from research and international development.
Cyber security awareness guarding our digital frontier
The Namibian
Public commentary on cybersecurity awareness and digital safety.
D1 Cyber
International Cybersecurity Championship and Conference · San Diego, USA
Contributed an invited address to the international cybersecurity event.
Distilling the encounters towards building a Namibian cybersecurity awareness platform
Global Constellation Annual Conference · Cape Town, South Africa
Shared research on developing a Namibian cybersecurity awareness platform, connecting local experience with cyber-capacity building.
Building Responsible AI for Africa by defining the socio-technical constructs
UNESCO Southern Africa sub-Regional Forum on Artificial Intelligence · Windhoek, Namibia
Contributed to the session on applying UNESCO’s AI ethics standards in SADC countries, connecting responsible AI with African social and technical contexts.
Ethical issues in machine learning and IoT
ICTP SciTinyML workshop · Online
Presented with Dr Serge Stinckwich on ethical questions in machine learning and connected devices. The workshop publishes slides and a recording.
Sector members and academia: dialogue on digital regulation
ITU Global Symposium for Regulators · Asia-Pacific regional roundtable · Online
Co-moderated the sector-member and academia session with Dr Jingbo Huang, exploring collaboration and evidence for digital policy and regulation.
Practical digital security for journalists
World Press Freedom Day programme · Namibia
Delivered practical training on protecting journalists’ digital activity, information and sources.
E-application development and emerging technologies
ITU E-Application Development Workshop · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Facilitated learning on emerging technologies and contributed to the workshop synthesis with Dr Gloria Iyawa.
Internet of Things: digital privacy and personal information security
3rd National ICT Summit · Windhoek, Namibia
Delivered a keynote on privacy and personal information security in connected environments.
Bridging the digital divide: rural mobile penetration and cybersecurity
2nd National ICT Summit · Windhoek, Namibia
Discussed rural mobile connectivity and the cybersecurity questions accompanying digital inclusion.
Practical knowledge exchange
Facilitated workshops.
Workshops, training and masterclasses for public institutions, journalists, researchers and practitioners.
30 September–3 October 2026
Coastal AI Summit & SME Trade Fair: AI & Digital Masterclass
Lead facilitator for the AI & Digital Masterclass, connecting practical AI adoption, business productivity, cybersecurity hygiene, data privacy and responsible implementation for micro, small and medium enterprises.
2017
NAMPOL cybersecurity awareness
Planning cybersecurity-awareness training for Namibian police audiences.
2018
Cybersecurity for Everyone
Organising a workshop for Namibian Parliamentarians.
2018 & 2019
Women in Science
Leading cybersecurity and digital-forensics workshop streams.
14 October 2026
Cyber incident handling, response and crisis communication
Contributed alongside NUST colleagues to a one-day masterclass covering preparedness, detection, response decisions and crisis communication.
2–5 April 2024
Spectrum pricing, engineering and audit
Technical training connecting spectrum engineering, implementation lessons and management practice.
25–29 November 2019
E-application development and emerging technologies
Facilitated learning on emerging technologies and contributed to the workshop synthesis with Dr Gloria Iyawa.
2021
Practical digital security for journalists
Delivered practical training on protecting journalists’ digital activity, information and sources.
October 2023
Spectrum aspects of IoT and digital services in vertical industries
Contributed training on spectrum aspects of the Internet of Things and presented digital-service applications across agriculture, energy, the environment, manufacturing and smart cities.
Knowledge in service of communities
Community engagement.
Applying research and practical skills to cyber resilience, youth development, safer digital participation and inclusive innovation.
CYBER TALENT
Building the next generation
Co-founder of the Namibia National Cyber Security Competition, established in 2015, and Chairperson from 2019–2024. Contributions include challenge development, judge training…
Building the next generation
Co-founder of the Namibia National Cyber Security Competition, established in 2015, and Chairperson from 2019–2024. Contributions include challenge development, judge training and collaboration across education, government and industry.
Explore NNCSC ↗DIGITAL SAFETY
Safer participation online
Child Online Protection research, cybersecurity awareness for public institutions, digital security for journalists, and cybersecurity and digital-forensics activities in Women…
Safer participation online
Child Online Protection research, cybersecurity awareness for public institutions, digital security for journalists, and cybersecurity and digital-forensics activities in Women in Science workshops.
Explore workshops →YOUTH AND INNOVATION
Learning through practical challenges
Facilitation and judging across IndabaX, innovation hackathons and student challenges, alongside international cybersecurity talent development and community co-creation in…
Learning through practical challenges
Facilitation and judging across IndabaX, innovation hackathons and student challenges, alongside international cybersecurity talent development and community co-creation in water research.
Browse engagement records →Watch and read
Cybersecurity in public life.
My public engagement connects cybersecurity research with everyday digital decisions, institutional preparedness and the development of young talent.
Namibia Connect · NBC Digital News
Unpacking cybersecurity · 6 March 2024
NBC Digital News
Unpacking cybersecurity
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More public conversations
Cybersecurity radio conversations with PAICTA Africa, recorded in NUST’s 2022 research report.
Writing beyond the journal
The Human Firewall
Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
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