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Global engagement
Where Amir's work meets the world: conferences he convenes, keynotes and public voice, the books and journals he leads, the governments and funders who rely on his judgement, and the recognition that follows. Every entry tells its story and shows its evidence.
At a glance
Conferences and convening
Conferences and convening
International conferences and symposia Amir has chaired, co-chaired or helped build, from the NZAAR series to GDI2027.
Selected highlights · 2016 to 2027
Amir has convened, chaired and spoken every year for more than a decade, in New Zealand and abroad. This line shows a selection.
- 2016NZAAR PutrajayaCo-founder · Co-ChairIUSGBC 2016, KLCCKeynoteNZAAR KLCo-Chair
- 2017NZAAR KLCo-Chair · keynoteSimAUD 2017, TorontoWorkshop lead · paper
- 2018NZAAR KLCo-Chair · keynoteCIB IB RoadmapLead author, Ch. 2
- 2019WGBW2019 pecha kuchaLed · speaker
- 2020ASA2020Co-Chair · Editor
- 2021NZGBC 2021Future Thinker awards
- 2022CIBSE IB GroupKeynoteTwo Emerald special issuesGuest Editor
- 2023USS journalFounding Editor-in-Chief
- 2024IGLC32Co-ChairSASBE2024Chair
- 2025ANFA symposiumChairDFBI2025Chair, ISCChongqingKeynoteGDI2025Co-Chair
- 2026AUT Research WeekPresenterGDI2026ChairNeuro panelLedAI in SoFELeads
- 2027GDI2027Co-Chair
Keynotes, talks and public voice
Books and editorial leadership
Advisory and assessment
Recognition and milestones
