MAHRP Learning and Development Conference to Be Held This Saturday

The Maldives Association of Human Resources Professionals (MAHRP) will hold its sixth Learning and Development Conference this Saturday, bringing together local and international experts to discuss the changing future of work.

The full-day conference will take place at the Maldives National University Business School Auditorium in Malé from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 5.

This year’s conference will be held under the theme, “Learning Beyond Borders: Transforming Talent for the Future of Work.”

According to MAHRP, the event will provide a platform for human resources professionals, business leaders and learning and development practitioners to exchange knowledge and explore emerging approaches to talent development and organisational performance.

Discussions will cover workplace transformation, the future of work, artificial intelligence, integrating human experience into learning, competency-based development and building a sustainable high-performance culture. The programme will also include practical masterclasses and interactive learning sessions.

Speaker line-up

• Heather Hansen — Global speaker, Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024, author and founder of the Global Speech Academy

• George Anderson — Keynote speaker on high-performance teams and transformation, and author

• May Lena Kwok — Chartered FCIPD and keynote speaker on culture and leadership development

• Ahmed Ibrahim — President of MAHRP

• Aniket Amdekar — Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expert

• Maeesha Asif — Training and Quality Manager at CROSSROADS Maldives, and communication and voice-over coach

• Sunil Hasmukharay — Certified Speaking Professional and keynote speaker

• Mohamed Shareef — Senior Advisor for Digital Transformation at Nexia Maldives

• Fathimath Unaifath Ahmed — People Development Manager at Bank of Maldives

• Michelle Eskofier — Learning and Development Manager at Baros Maldives

• Samih Shahenaaz — Learning and development enthusiast and Sales Lead Trainer at MTCC

• Aishath Niha — Deputy Director of Human Resource Management at HDC

Registered in 2018, MAHRP is the Maldives’ first professional association dedicated to human resources and people development. The non-profit organisation works to strengthen the country’s HR profession by providing industry resources, promoting professional standards and connecting practitioners locally and internationally.