Theme: Novel Perceptions: From Insights to Impact

TEDxWoosongUniversity is an independently organized event that was designed to provide a platform where the thought leaders and thinkers in the Woosong community can make a difference and share their ideas. We all have unique and distinct perceptions of certain realities, issues, our local community and the world at large. Under the theme “Novel Perceptions: From Insights to Impact”, a diverse range of speakers from within and outside the Woosong and SolBridge community will share a variety of new insights and how they could contribute to a positive impact on the local community and beyond. The talks will stir up conversations, inspire the audience and open them to new ways of thinking. It’s a platform to inspire and get inspired!

Auditorium, SolBridge International School of Business
28, Uam-ro (151-13, Samsung-dong)
4th floor
Dongu, Daejeon Gwang'yeogsi, 34613
South Korea

Diyorbek Mukhammedov

Student + Debater, SolBridge International School of Business

Diyorbek is a senior at SolBridge International School of Business majoring in International Marketing. He is the president of SolBridge Debate Society, a renowned club at SolBridge and in Asia; as well as a member of the negotiation team. Diyorbek is passionate about giving back to his school, therefore, is involved in different activities for school improvement; most notable of which is acting as a Founding member and Chairman of the Dean's Student Advisory Board (DSAB). DSAB is an on-campus organisation with a mission to serve as the liaison between the students, the dean and other department heads at SolBridge to advise on student-related concerns and issues.

JR Reagan

Vice Dean of Strategy Planning, Endicott College of International Studies

Dr. Reagan is the Vice Dean at Endicott College of International Studies, and is a global educator, entrepreneur and executive in the field of technology – particularly in Industry 4.0. and Disruptive Innovation. He has over 25 years of industry experience in more than 40+ countries including senior leadership roles with organizations such as Deloitte, LivePerson and First Union Bank. With startup experience including a successful public IPO, he also serves as an advisor to various Venture Capital firms and startup companies. A published author in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and other leading news organizations, he is frequently asked to speak on the topics of Industry4.0, Innovation, AI, Blockchain, Big Data and Cybersecurity. Dr. Reagan academic degrees include a BA in Sociology, MS in Management Information Systems, and Doctorate in Organizational Leadership & Innovation.

Khumoyun Abduvakhobov

Student, SolBridge International School of Business

Khumoyun is a student at SolBridge International School of Business from Fergana city, Uzbekistan. Although he is a freshman, he is deeply engaged in university events and competitions including debate contests that make him exemplary to his fellows. He is an enthusiastic public speaker and is passionate about bringing positive changes to people’s lives. Khumoyun has practical experience in motivating people, conducting seminars, and group leading. Over the past two years, he has been working on his project “Pep Talks” which serves his local community as a place where everybody gets inspired to act on their dreams and goals through an exchange of motivation and talks on life matters.

Maria Mutitu

Education & Cross-Cultural Expert

Maria Mutitu was born in Kenya and moved to the USA where she received her BA in Education and MA in Teaching English as a Second Language. She received her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, from the University of Victoria, British Columbia Canada. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Woosong Language Institute. A strong advocate of practical and reflective learning she involves her students in a variety of in and off class activities that make language learning less intimidating but yet challenging, with lasting results. Maria’s professional interests focus on global centered communicative approaches to language and cooperative learning, focused on personal and society development. Having traveled and lived in many parts of the world, she encourages her students to not only acquire the target language of choice but to also learn more about the authentic cultures of the native speakers and where possible, visit those countries and create friendships across the globe.

Wayne Finley

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Strategy + Assistant Professor, Woosong University

Wayne Finley is an educator who makes a difference. At age 16 a career counsellor told him to forget going to university because he simply wasn’t ‘academic.’ Six years later he not only attended university, he finished with a Master’s degree and couldn’t wait to inspire others to do the same. In 2010, he touched down on Korean shores for the first time to teach children in academies. Despite the initial struggle of receiving an official warning letter for being a ‘boring teacher,’ he went on to become a teacher-trainer within six months. The rest is history. Wayne is now proud to say he has received numerous awards for both the quality of his teaching and his work helping teachers. He is a regular fixture on the Korea TESOL conference circuit and is the admissions officer for two of Woosong University’s international colleges, Sol International School and Endicott College of International Studies.