TEDxIIUM

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• AbdulAkeem Akinbode

  AbdulAkeem Akinbode is a specialist in Islamic finance, training, and capacity development, currently serving as the Head of Training & Capacity Growth at Adl Advisory. He designs and delivers professional training programs, leads institutional capacity-building initiatives, and drives strategic business development within the Islamic finance sector. A PhD candidate at IIUM's Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance. AbdulAkeem holds multiple professional certifications and is a recognized moderator and speaker at international industry events. He also lectures part-time in leadership and management, and is the first African and Nigerian recipient of the Maybank Islamic postgraduate sponsorship. His work continues to empower the next generation of leaders in Islamic finance.

• Aiman Amri

  Aiman Amri is a Clinical Psychologist and HRD Corp Certified Trainer who is a prominent mental health advocate in Malaysia. In his aim to make psychology accessible to all, he conducts seminars, workshops, and shares mental health education on his social media platform @AimanPsikologi with over 350,000 followers. A graduate of the University of Nottingham (UK) I and IIUM, Aiman has extensive clinical experience in both private centers and major public hospitals, working with children and adults facing depression, anxiety, and trauma. Since 2017, he has trained 250+ institutions locally and abroad, authored five books, founded Akademi AP, an engaging,practical and widely accessible online psychology platform with more than 10,000 alumni and he has also been regularly featured on platforms such as Astro Awani, Bernama, and TV Al Hijrah.

• Professor Dr. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi

  Prof. Dr. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi is a distinguished educator and expert in curriculum development, educational leadership, and quality assurance with over 40 years of experience across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He is the Founding President of the University of Science and Technology (Yemen) and a Professor at IIUM, where he has held several key leadership roles. He has collaborated with global organisations including UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, OIC, and ISESCO, contributing to educational reforms and accreditation systems in multiple countries. Recognized among the Top 100 Influential Personalities in the Arab World and the Top 100 Sustainability Champions in MENA, Prof. Dawood is widely respected for his commitment to integrating Islamic values with modern educational approaches, and for his lifelong dedication to developing future leaders.

• Zahirah Munjit

  Meet Zahirah Munjit, a full-time traveller and hiker,an Adventure Tourism Management graduate, and the mind behind Merantau Dunia. Her journey began at 17, when she moved to New Zealand to further her studies, sparking a decade of exploration across mountains, cultures, and communities and setting the footstones of who she is now. Today, she travels the world and shares her story on her social media platform with over 100,000 followers inspiring many to live boldly embrace the unknown, and chase meaningful experiences. With her now growing community, Merantau+ she leads many expeditions with kindred souls, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of these mountainous adventures. She believes, "Life is meant to be explored, because in stepping into the unknown, we discover who we truly are."