Theme: 'The Village' and the future: When AI Becomes Part of Our Story

From different corners of the world, they bring their stories
From diverse countries and regions, cultures and backgrounds, they are educators, tech pioneers, artists, and thought leaders...
On China Time January 18, 2025 (12:45pm - 5:30pm China time zone), they will come together on the TEDxShibocun Road stage to explore: When AI enters the 'village', how will it transform the way we connect with each other? Will it be technology empowering the village, or the warmth of humanity defining the future?
How will the way we tell stories be reshaped and taken beyond imagination?
A global dialogue about technology, humanity, and the future is about to begin.
Each voice is unique, and every perspective will bring new brilliance to this theme!
Let us come together to hear their stories, and experience the collision and resonance of ideas-because the future needs the participation of us all!

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Andreas Rentimun

Comedian

Andreas is an Indonesian who has lived in China for a decade. Previously a business consultant, he now teaches public speaking at a training institute for both youngsters and adults. He is a multiple award-winning speaker in various competition domains. Additionally, Andreas is a stand-up comedian and a signed comedian of Spicy Comedy Club in Xintiandi, Shanghai, having performed and headlined in cities like Shanghai, Nanjing, and Chengdu. He is also the ex-podcast host of "Love, Life & Millennials" and does voice-overs for games and advertisements in English and Indonesian.

Christian Schnepf

Freelancer

Christian Schnepf is not only an adventurer and founder but also a sociologist Ph.D. scholar, a public speaker, and a guest lecturer who has been invited to various universities around the globe. Describing himself as "a responsible kid with curiosity," he is committed to helping people build a life they love through practical research and investment in companies that support this mission. Christian now dedicates himself to sharing these discoveries and has been hired by corporations, governments, educational institutions, and individuals, impacting thousands and thousands of lives.

Colin Thompson

Coach, Founder, CEO

Colin is a professional speaker, founder, and CEO with certifications from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and as a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC). By blending decades of corporate experience with cutting-edge coaching techniques, he helps individuals and organizations achieve success in both personal and professional environments.

Dasol Kim

Career Coach

Dasol Kim is a Certified Career Coach, passionately empowering individuals to unleash their full potential in their career development. Previously working at McKinsey & Company as an HR Recruiter, she leverages extensive experience in human resources and recruiting in her coaching. She holds a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Leadership from Zhejiang University and communicates effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds through her exceptional linguistic skills in Korean, English, and Chinese. Additionally, Dasol is committed to individuals’ holistic development; she became a certified yoga and meditation teacher, incorporating yoga and meditation into her coaching to foster resilience, stress management, and mindfulness in career journeys.

Elena Sinchuk

Teacher

Elena is a licensed teacher-psychologist specializing in early childhood and elementary education. With over a decade of experience in the educational sector, she has worked closely with children and their families. Her academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Economics and Project Management, as well as two Post-Graduate Diplomas in Elementary School Pedagogy and Child Psychology. This interdisciplinary background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of child development, educational best practices, and project management principles.

Fabian Pillay

Teacher, Lawyer

Fabian is a qualified attorney in his home country but now teaches academic research writing to high school students in Shanghai. He has been an active Toastmasters member and has served in leadership positions. In 2022, he won the Area level contest in Shanghai for the International Speech contest and reached the Shanghai District contests for impromptu speaking.

Gabor Holch

Intercultural Leadership Coach & Consultant

Intercultural leadership coach & consultant Gábor Holch specialises in helping leaders develop a global mindset and culturally agile executive skills. He gives experienced leaders global orientation, self-awareness, intercultural leadership methods and productive habits for successful expat assignments or leading diverse international teams and projects. From intercultural behavioural assessment to practical action plans, his programmes combine wisdom from generations of expat executives with the latest of leadership science, resulting in practical follow-up plans.

Hazel Xu

Supply chain manager

Hazel is a fabric engineering and supply chain management professional, and for the past four years, she has also been dedicated to helping others improve their public speaking skills, organizing multiple speech training camps.

Kristen Wang

Student

Kristen is a 14-year-old girl from China, currently living in Shanghai. She will be starting her studies at UWCCSC.

Will Wu

Student

Will Wu is a 15-year-old boy currently studying at Minhang Crosspoint Academy at Shanghai Wenqi Middle School. Born in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, he has had a deep passion for marine creatures from a young age. He loves reading and watching documentaries, which have helped him gain extensive knowledge about the aquatic world.