Theme: Spill the Tea

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).

Joseph Lee Hall (3505)
3/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building (AC2)
83 Tat Chee Avenue, City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 852
Hong Kong

Ariel Huang

From guitar player to beat-maker, Ariel challenges traditional notions of music with his groundbreaking exploration of beat-making. With a doctoral dissertation defending the idea of ludomusicality, Ariel delved into the historical friction between traditional paradigms and electronic music-making practices. As a lecturer in philosophy of technology and popular music studies, he shares his expertise at the City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University. Ariel's artistic endeavors extend beyond music, encompassing projection mapping, kinetic sculpture-making, and other captivating new media projects.📽️

Jeffrey Andrews

An Indian by descent, Hong Kong-born and raised and one of the first ethnic minority registered social workers in Hong Kong. Committed to helping refugees and minority rights, in 2014 he travelled to the United Nations in Geneva to speak about the issues of segregated schools. He has received The Secretary for Home Affairs' Commendation awarded in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the enhancement of racial harmony and integration to Hong Kong. Recently, he has been selected as 2019 JCI Top Outstanding Young Persons and also 2019 Cathay Pacific’s Change Makers award. In 2020, his beloved football team Manchester United recognized him as one of 7 Global heroes. He has been with Christian Action’s Centre for refugees in Chungking Mansions for 14 years.

Kevin Pereira

Kevin is currently the managing director of Blu Artificial Intelligence, a consulting firm specializing in AI based in Hong Kong. He also a visiting lecturer and adjunct faculty at a number of universities in Hong Kong, including HKUST and CityU, as well as other universities in the Asia Pacific region. Kevin started his career in Finance and after getting his MBA, transitioned to Tech by first working in Myanmar at an internet infrastructure startup before his current role. He has a BSc in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from INSEAD.

Lambert Chan

With nearly 40 years of experience as a CEO in competitive industries, Lambert is a branding, business development, operations, and strategic marketing powerhouse. From luxury retail to telecom and NGOs, he has thrived in diverse sectors, leaving a lasting impact. As an Adjunct Professor and Deputy Programme Leader of Global Business, Lambert imparts his knowledge to the next generation of business leaders at City University of Hong Kong. Lambert's impressive career includes roles as Chief Executive of UNICEF HK, Executive Director & Deputy CEO of TSL Jewellery Group, and General Manager of the Hong Kong Tourism Board. He played a pivotal role in the V-shaped rebound of the tourism industry after the SARS outbreak. Known for his creativity and strategic vision, Lambert launched two award-winning businesses, "1010" and One2Free, during his tenure as the youngest General Manager in the telecom sector.

MsLolo .

Artist

Originally from South Africa, Durban, MsLolo (Londiwe Ngubeni) is a multifaceted performer with over 15 years of experience in the arts industry, with roots close to her vibrant Zulu tradition and her rich South African heritage. She spent her time in South Africa honing her skills in theatre and music, performing at various shows and events. Being based in Hong Kong for over 12 years, she explored opportunities in other continents, performing her own vibrant Afrobeats. Her big break came when she was cast as Rafiki in Hong Kong Disneyland's Festival of the Lion, performing in that role for 8 years. Currently, MsLolo is an artist, creating performances blending African and Asian culture. She also launched her independent album online on digital platforms. MsLolo has also modelled for Fenty Beauty, Giordano, etc.. She is set to take on the world by storm in her 1st African Tour - A Different Breed.

Priyanka Jain

With a PhD in Urban Planning, Transport Economics and Public Policy, Dr. Priyanka Jain has worked as an Instructor in the City University of Hong Kong and as an Asst. Professor (PT) in the University of Hong Kong, before embarking into business and consulting. Her entrepreneurial debut was as the Director of AVA International, a Hong Kong based procurement company specialising in procurement of mobile telecom devices, computer devices and solutions. This then expanded into providing consultancy services in the field of Transport Planning, Public Transport Operations and Management. Currently she is managing Trans-consult Asia Limited and serves as a director in its sister concern in India, Transconsult Pvt. Ltd. Her personal passion lies in acting and theatre, where she was the lead actor in an award winning Bengali film, "Khanta", acted in several Hindi and English productions in India and Hong Kong. Specialties: Public Policy Analysis, Socio-Economic Analysis, Marketing, Product Development & Branding