In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

The South Island School
50 Nam Fung Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 00000
Hong Kong

Alyson Hau

Radio personality + TV Host

Alyson Hau's profession as a radio personality has given her a front row seat into the mechanisms behind many of the world's most viral movements. In her though-provoking talk, she will discuss how viral movements, both in mainstream and social media, have become a means to combat social apathy.

Audrey Lee

Student

Audrey will discuss how the lack of importance placed on creativity and self-direction in the academic culture in Hong Kong has resulted in the 'Hong Kong Kid' phenomenon, in which youth are finding it increasingly challenging to find motivation in tasks both inside and outside of school. In her talk, she will share her belief about how curiosity is the main stem of intelligence, giving rise to creativity and the enthusiasm for learning.

Austin Gigi

Student

Ever wondered how to conquer your innermost anxieties? One of South Island School's most prominent debaters, Austin Gigi, will reveal how he stepped from behind the shadow of public speaking. Using this experience, Austin will illustrate the surprising origins of fear and the steps that we can use to mold them into instruments for our own success.

Belinda Ng

Student

Belinda, an avid musician, will recount her journey to break not only a physical frontier but a musical one as well. Her personal journey to bring music to rural China reflects the power of music to connect individuals across cultures and socio- economic statuses. She centers her speech around promoting sustainable change in the world rather than tokenistic measures that we so often see.

Brandon Fong

Student + App Creator

Brandon Fond is the student creator of several apps, one of which was admitted into MIT's AppInventor summit as a finalist. In his talk, he will explore the importance of youth engagement in technology, particularly in coding and computer science, and using that technology to find solutions to problems in the local, national and global community.

Justin Ricafort

Student

Justin uses music to not just convey stories, but people as well. Justin uses elements of 19th century "tone poetry" - music that is inherently synaesthetic, emulating literature, paintings, and other artistic mediums. Alongside giving us a performance, Justin will show how artists can cross the "Great Frontier"that divides the mundane, every-day world and the world of music, and how we can transpose that banality into unique works and creative expression.

Snehaa Easwari

Student

Hong kong is generally considered an oasis of human rights and equality in its region. But do we really conform to these ideals? Snehaa's speech delves into the little things that our city overlooks: oppression of ethnic minorities, violence against foreign maids and the deep cultural rift that lies beneath its multinational facade.

Xiao Ke Lu

Budding economist Xiao Ke will recount the steady development of mankind’s capacity from innovation throughout history, starting from small manual labour to the boom of the industrial revolution. She will explore how the industrial revolution enabled human civilisation to overcome the “hard ceiling” that hindered its progression, and how it will continue to affect our standard of living to this day and beyond.