Theme: Crystal Unclear

𝐓𝐄𝐃𝐱𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡@𝐏𝐓𝐍𝐊 is the first independently organized TED event at VNU-HCM High school for the Gifted. Our theme for this year's event is "𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫" - which implies that there is no ultimate right or wrong/black or white in life and that the world we live in is actually full of ambiguity. This is a great opportunity to listen to ideas of our student speakers and guest speakers from various fields on their own ways of embracing this confusing state.

VNU-HCM High school for the Gifted
153 Nguyen Chi Thanh, District 5
5th floor
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000
Vietnam

Bao Phan

Student

In this complex world, he is yet to know who he really is, and what he truly is capable of. Thus, he is always eager to learn, experiment without fearing failure, and develop his interests. He has proved to be conspicuously gifted by attaining third prize in the national excellent student exam. But even such talent faces the fear of being dominated by AI and stuck in the fantasy where AI is considered creative.

Dung Phan

Vietnam enthusiast

As a Vietnam enthusiast, Dung Phan dedicated himself to a unique, individualized path to making Vietnam a better place early on. Although his aim is clear, the journey is, on the other hand, murky and arduous. In this enlightening discussion, he shares thought-provoking stories that encourage people to keep pursuing their passion no matter how impossible it may seem to be.

Nghia Truong

Student

He is a rather dynamic individual, yet he tends to be more introverted and a huge math enthusiast. Although it may seem illogical, it is precisely this absurdity that has led to pivotal turning points in his life: "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧."

Trang Dang

Student

Chronically-anxious PTNK student and (mostly) happy overachiever, Trang Dang dedicates her tale to fellow sufferers of imposter syndrome and the difficult quest to cope with the reality of ourselves. On sharing about herself, she told us about something she was once taught: "There are some walks you have to take alone". But Trang wishes to not be one of them: She is honored to stand before you; neither as guide nor follower, but as a companion as we come forth to contemplate the stars.

Trang Nguyen

Founder SexEdu Ecosystem by Trang (SexEd at Vietnam)

𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a fundamental aspect of personal development and a basic need for everyone. It is a vital tool in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and sexual health. Recognizing the importance of sex education, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 or 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐨𝐢, starts to set up several platforms where she shares sex education knowledge for youngsters.

Vanessa Phan

CEO of Anatics - Technology & Data Consulting firm

In today's era, data and digital transformation play a pivotal role in shaping the success of businesses. By leveraging these technologies, companies can increase operational efficiency, profits, and productivity. We are thrilled to introduce Ms. Vanessa Phan - a business growth specialist with over 10 years of working experience in high-tech and data-driven companies.

Vy Dang

Sales manager

Taking a 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 is a controversial and risky decision for many young people, but for Ms. Thảo Vy, it was a life-changing experience that helped her better understand herself. During her gap year, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐨 𝐕𝐲 chose to travel and explore the world, taking courses and enrolling in competitions. While some may see this as a risky decision, she embraced the challenges and opportunities that came her way, and it completely pays off.