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).

Cloud Park Songshan Lake
Cloud Park Songshan Lake
Songshan Lake, Guangdong, 523429
China

Aaron Leung

Aaron has been in the industry coaching speakers since he was a student. Inspired by wisdoms shared by storytellers & immersed in cultures in over 90 countries plus a unique life-twisting experience, he developed a passion in public speaking. He has won over 100+ contests & eventually becomes a Global Impromptu Speaking Champion virtually across 100 countries in 2019.

Alain Dijkstra

Chief Executive Officer and a leader, in the medical device industry working, on groundbreaking technology with light therapy to make lives better.

Band The Black Cats

The Black Cats are a well-known rock/pop cover band in Guangdong acclaimed for their vibrant performances and original songs. Ivan Granelli - Bass, Arrangements, Vocals Igor Danov - Lead Vocal, Guitar, Composer Julio César López González - Drums Elkin Francisco Adarme Cornejo - Keyboards, Vocals

Claude Bouchard

Claude grew up in Montreal, Canada and has studied East Asian culture and history of science at University of Montreal, McGill University and Shanghai Jiaotong University as well as sustainable development management at University of Québec in Montreal. He has been teaching in China for over 10 years and enjoys sharing his passion for various subjects with students. Following tech and ed-tech news and always looking for new methods to engage students, Claude has been looking at the learning possibilities that VR and AR could provide students of various ages.

Dr. Harley Seyedin

Dr. Harley Seyedin is an international businessman, humanitarian, philanthropist and world recognized as a China business expert. Together with Elon Musk, winner of the 2017 Oslo Business for Peace Award, awarded by a Committee of Nobel Laureates in Peace and Economics. Among fewer than 20 individuals to be awarded the “Peace Through Commerce Medal” by the U.S. Government since its inception by Thomas Jefferson in 1790 when he served as the nascent US Secretary of State under President George Washington and the only person in history to have been awarded both the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the Peace Through Commerce Medal. Joined a small group of 50 to plan the 2024 Inaugural Event of UN Business Arena which will be operated by the Oslo Business for Peace Foundation. Invited jointly by the UN Global Compact, Business for Peace Foundation, UN Development Program (UNDP), PRI, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICI) to lead the breakout group on developing a plan to be promoted jointly by the Oslo Business for Peace Foundation and all of the sponsoring organizations as a unified approach by all countries to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Dr. Xin Tong

Graduated from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2002 (Bachelor of Science) with a PhD. from the Indiana University in 2008. From 2008 to 2018, he worked as a staff scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). After 2018, he officially becomes a staff scientist at the China spallation neutron source.

Dr. Yang Yu

Dr. Yu is a data scientist with a PhD. in Information System Management, from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA). He also has a PhD. in Information System Quantitative Sciences, from Texas Tech University. He is Founder and Chairman of Dongguan Seer Big Data Co., Ltd. He is also a "Top 100 Talents" professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing Jiaotong University. He is also the dean of the Institute of Data Science and Intelligent Decision Making, and a tenured professor of Information Management at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the United States. He focuses on theoretical research and practical innovation in data science and artificial intelligence, closely integrating data science and artificial intelligence with traditional industries. He has implemented benchmark scenarios for intelligent transformation in various industries.

Evan Li

As a teacher at a well-known top high school, in Dongguan China, Evan is committed to helping students find their own greatness and design the best version of themselves for a meaningful life.

Ilya Gutov

Ilya Gutov is a Venture Partner at Round Ventures and Mentor at Orbit Startups with a decade of experience helping video games and mobile apps launch and grow across borders, specializing in the APAC region. His extensive game career spans the spectrum of PC, console, mobile, and gaming tech. He has been deeply involved in the full cycle of the gaming business, from development and publishing to investment.

James Anderson

CEO of Anderson Consulting with focus on international education and music projects and World Class Vocalist who has performed all over the world and mentor to young talented artists.

Kun Liu

Graduated from South China Agricultural University, in a major of Entomological taxonomy. Working on plants protection in an organic farm in Changsha city for more than 8 years, currently engaged in environmental education by his love for nature and children.

Kunjan Shah

Mr. Kunjan Shah graduated in 2015 in Law from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. In 2016, he was appointed as a Section Officer of the Government of Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was posted in Guangzhou in 2019 and he will be completing his duty in China, at end of this July 2023. As a Consul his main duty is to perform office administration and conduct economic diplomacy related activities on behalf of his Government. Kunjan is an ancient history enthusiast and currently he is working to publish papers related to rediscovering ancient science of the mind and spirituality.

Luna Chen

A multi-talented 12-year-old student from Tsinglan School, exploring her study life in Songshan Lake. As one from the "younger generations," she shows openhearted, curious and insightful characteristics. She believes that, bravely embracing failures and mistakes is one of paths to get success. Her life motto is "I'll give it my all, right from the start. I gotta play this from the heart. Give it a go, show them the way. You gotta let the music play." She always tries her best to do well in what she confirms that she can do well and also makes efforts to help others make their works be done well.

Nick Zhang

A student from Dongguan City University, and co-founder of ZZQN youth leadership community with a dedication in "Think clearly and work hard to invest in self and meaning."

Raj Oswal

Ray Oswal has 26 years career in new business development, cross-border partnerships & direct solution selling driving-market for Silicon Valley & California startups, in the USA, China & India markets. His mastery of the following technologies represented are: Web 1.0 & SaaS, CX/ CPaaS, IP Messaging, AI ChatBots, Mobile Phone Ecosystem, Web 2.0 & XR Education

Rapper TJ

A young and rising artist who writes his own lyrics and composes his own beats to wow audiences with Chinese rap.

Winston Zin

Founder and CEO of Impakt Inc. and Founder and Chairman of Aeotec Group GmbH. He graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Peking University and a bachelor's degree of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in the Electrical Engineering and Computer. Mr. Winston Zin is an epitome of the entrepreneurial spirit with an impressive track record of successfully bootstrapping startups and steering them towards remarkable exits. He dedicates to the development of all facets of his ventures. Zin's experience stretches across an extraordinary spectrum - from software development and hardware engineering to sales marketing, and even legal affairs. Zin's strength in creating and growing teams is commendable. Starting from zero and scaling up to a team of more than 200 staff in each of his organizations, Zin demonstrates strong leadership and exceptional operational prowess. His hands-on approach, combined with his strategic thinking, has ensured the success of his ventures time and again.

Zheng Lou

The founder of Gold Compass Consulting Co., Ltd. Senior trainer and consultant of project management, product management and technology innovation who participated, in the development of three international standards, and one Chinese standard.