Theme: The Spaces Between

9 December 2023
Main Program: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*Space Party: 7:00 PM - late

A Blank Space.
A Space for Ideas.
A Space for Growth.
A Space for Innovation.
A Space to be explored.

From mainstage talks, community experiences, and spaces for conversations, we invite you to experience our flagship gathering of minds and souls. Join us to fill in The Spaces Between as we explore what it means for the scientists, the artists and the explorers in all of us.

*Space Party: This year's edition of TEDxSingapore will close in an epic convening in the evening. Get a chance to have inspired conversations over dinner, with opportunities to mingle with curated speakers and attendees. Limited seats only.

Equarius Hotel
8 Sentosa Gateway
singapore, South East, 098269
Singapore

Aurvi Jain

11-year-old eco warrior Aurvi Jain is an active leader and member of her school and community’s efforts to make Singapore a cleaner, greener and more sustainable place.

Cesar Jung-Harada

Renowned designer, environmentalist, educator, and entrepreneur, Cesar Jung-Harada shares his passion for the coexistence of nature, technology and human as Associate Professor of Design at the Singapore Institute of Technology and all over the world as a guest lecturer at international conferences and workshops.

Charu Kokate

Partner at Safdie Architects, the design studio responsible for designing Jewel Changi Airport and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resorts, Charu Kotate spearheads the firm’s regional projects and firm believer of the importance of buildings for community and social identity. Kotate's contributions extend beyond her professional responsibilities; committed to nurturing emerging professionals in the industry, particularly women in design, she actively mentors and supports their professional advancement.

Edsel Salvaña

TED Senior Fellow Edsel Salvana is studying the genetics of HIV, developing an affordable test for HIV drug resistance and fighting the spread of misinformation around vaccines and immunization.

Kenneth Ong

Kenneth Ong, an accomplished author and storyteller, bridges ancient Chinese wisdom and contemporary life teachings through creative comic narratives.

Kishore Mahbubani

Kishore Mahbubani has achieved plenty of “firsts” in his two distinct careers, in diplomacy (1971 to 2004) and in academia (2004 to 2019). In diplomacy, he was the first Singapore Ambassador to serve on the UN Security Council. As an academic, he was the first Singaporean to write for globally renowned journals and newspapers like the New York Times and the Financial Times. Mahbubani continues to write and think prolifically about the rise of Asian powers in the 21st century, having launched the Asian Peace Programme in 2020 and authored two internationally acclaimed books since 2020– Has China Won? and The Asian 21st Century.

Man Jing Kong

Co-founder of the Science and Environment channel called "Just Keep Thinking", Kong Man Jing, more well known as Biogirl MJ, combines education and entertainment to create consumable, engaging content about biodiversity and sustainability issues.

Rex Lee

Multidisciplinary artist

Multidisciplinary artist Rex Lee is an established illustrator, musician, entrepreneur and more. He wears many hats – he is the Director of Sound and Motion at Bold Ideas Studio, a Singapore-based creative marketing agency, co-founder of The Ukulele Studios, established illustrator and more. He