TEDxYouth@KL 2014: Your Time With Elizabeth Tan And Other Speakers Could Change Your Life
TEDxYouth@KL 2014 returns for its 2nd installment with more enlightening talks to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas among youths.
By Samantha Khor — 24 Oct 2014, 06:49 PM — Updated about 10 years ago
Missed TEDx@KL In August? Then You'd Be Glad To Know That There's Another TEDx Event Coming Up In November This Year.
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.
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In Conjunction With TEDxYouthDay, TEDxYouth@KL 2014 Will Be Held On 22 November From 1PM Onwards At Temple Of Fine Arts, KL
Date: 22 November 2014, Saturday
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Time: 1.00 PM – 9.00 PM
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Venue: Temple Of Fine Arts, 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
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Tickets: RM50 per pax, available here
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TEDxYouthDay is a series of TEDx events happening all around the world coinciding with Universal Children’s Day in late November. These events are designed to empower and inspire young people. TEDxYouthDay events present a combination of live speakers and TEDTalks to audiences around the world. These events vary widely in size, format, and theme, but they share a common vision: inspiring curiosity, igniting new ideas, and empowering young leaders.
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Organised By Youths For Youths, TEDxYouth@KL Seeks To Empower The Leaders Of Tomorrow By Discovering And Sharing New Ideas
Imagine our minds as our worlds – we all have our own. But what happens when our world (mind) comes into contact with others? Sparks fly, of course. Ideas take shape. Magic happens.
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This year, TEDxYouth@KL invites you to explore the possibility of living beyond yourself. Talk to a stranger. Fight for a cause. Explore a new industry.
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The Event Will Feature A Series Of Thought-Provoking Talks From Well-Established Presenters Such As CEO Of AirAsia X Azhan Osman-Rani And Hollywood Concept Designer Eduardo Pena, Amongst Others
Previous presenters from TEDxYouth@KL 2013 include Malaysian YouTube sensation Jinny Boy, actorpreneur Razif Hashim, and founder of Otak-otak Joyce Tagal.
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Eight presenters from diverse backgrounds and industries have been locked to speak at the event, namely:
1. Azran Osman-Rani, CEO Of AirAsia X
Appointed as CEO of AirAsia X in July 2007, Azran led the start-up team that developed the business plan, raised capital, secured relevant licenses, and led the growth from one aircraft to twenty, an annual revenue size of US$1 billion, and in July 2013, becoming the first ever long-haul LCC airline to be taken public. Prior to his appointment, Azran was formerly the Senior Director of Business Development for Astro All Asia Networks plc, where he led the start-up and operational launch of Astro’s international investments and joint ventures across Southeast Asia, India and Greater China.
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He is 42 years young, a competitive Ultimate Frisbee player, snowboarder, and an Ironman triathlete.
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2. Eduardo Pena, Hollywood Blockbuster Concept Designer
Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia in the 1980s, Eduardo Pena is a professional Graphic Designer who has worked with Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, a design agency that developed the conceptual visualization for Hollywood films such as the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Transcendence and Lucy. Eduardo has also worked on video-game graphics and had his work published in books like Spectrum, Expose, Digital Art Masters, Café Sale and Imagine FX.
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Eduardo has since joined FZD (Feng Zhu School of Design), where he continued sharing knowledge with fellow artists while building his own brand in academic design and visual elements.
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3. Dr. Neil Mennie, Neuroscientist And Cognition Expert
Dr. Neil Mennie is a neuroscientist who specialises in vision science and visual cognition. More specifically, he is interested in our ability to make predictive eye movements to spatial locations in our spatial memory of our surroundings. He uses portable eye-movement trackers to record healthy individuals as well as neuropsychological patients performing daily tasks such as playing games, model-building and motor activities. More interestingly, Dr. Neil also observes the strategic gaze of an Orangutan at our National Zoo (Zoo Negara), when she uses ‘tools’ to search for ‘rewards’.
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Neil obtained a BSc in Neuroscience and a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex in the UK. He has also conducted postdoctoral research in the United States, Germany and the UK. In 2009, he helped set up the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, where he now lectures.
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4. Coex (Cody Foo), Beatbox Aficionado And Founder Of BeatNation
Cody “Coex” Foo is a 5-time beatbox champion and a leading pioneer in the Southeast Asian vocal percussion scene. Coex has captured the hearts of audiences all around the region with his flair, charisma, and the wide array of sounds he can make with his mouth. A founder of BeatNation and a leading educator in the beatbox movement, Coex’s influence makes him a prime candidate for growing and cultivating the beatbox culture of Southeast Asia.
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Coex has performed in large-scale events such as Future Music Festival Asia 2012, and has opened for international acts like Wang Lee Hom (Taiwan), U-KISS (Korea) and Yuna (M’sia).
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5. Cynthia Lam, Creator Of H2PRO, A Device That Can Purify Water And Generate Electricity Using Solar Energy
At just 17 years old, Melbourne-based Cynthia Lam has developed a device that can purify water and generate electricity using just the energy from the sun. Dubbed ‘H2prO’, this potentially life-changing invention has shot to international fame this year as one of Google Science Fair’s 15 global finalists. Cynthia will be representing Australia in the Finals at Google’s Mountain View HQ.
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Cynthia is currently working to put the finishing touches on her design. Her ultimate goal is for H2prO to be a sustainable source of clean energy and water for those living in underdeveloped countries. She believes in raising awareness about water and electricity scarcity, as “it is important to realize that the things we take for granted are what a lot of others are praying for.”
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6. Tommy Lee, Baker And 'Bread Engineer'
Dubbing himself as a ‘bread engineer’, Tommy Lee experimented with different ingredients for seven consecutive years, trying to find alternatives for the ones that are currently used (some of which are not as natural and healthy as we think!). Equipped with his expertise in patisserie (confectionery) and boulangerie (bread making), Tommy set out to educate the Malaysian public on healthy eating and quality tasting in his bakery, “Tommy Le Baker” on Jalan Ipoh.
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7. Khai Aziz, Straight Edge X-Pert And Founder Of Drug Free Youth Association (DFYA) Malaysia
Rockstar by day, Activist by night – Khai Aziz is making waves in the local youth scene.
Khai is the lead singer of the band Second Combat and the founder of Drug Free Youth Association (DFYA) Malaysia, a social movement that advocates against drug abuse through music, fashion, art and creative writing. In short, he makes not taking drugs cool.
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Khai has had countless years’ of experience as a presenter, speaking to thousands of students from primary school to university throughout Malaysia. He also makes regular appearances on Malaysian television and radio, sharing his thoughts and opinions on drug-free living. DFYA Malaysia continues to inspire thousands of students to live drug-free lives.
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8. Elizabeth Tan, Singer And Songwriter
Known as a songbird with a style of her own, singer-songwriter Elizabeth Tan captured the hearts of listeners all over when she sang her own rendition of Joe Flizzow’s “Havoc”. She became an overnight sensation, with more and more listeners becoming captivated with her performances. Her soulful voice, bilingual abilities (Malay and English) and ukulele skills are the defining features of her performance. She will be debuting some original tracks soon.
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Though she initially wanted to be a television host, Elizabeth found her true calling in singing after winning at a talent competition June last year. A rising star in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, Elizabeth Tan is definitely a name you should be looking out for.
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