Theme: In Motion

TEDxTinHau Women invites you to set your mind “in motion” and harness the power of ideas to move and shape our community. Our 2024 theme bounces off TED’s new official slogan, “Ideas Change Everything”. We believe that ideas thrive in motion, they rebound, collide, and merge to form something great. They gain momentum when shared and continuously evolve. In a city renowned for its vibrant energy, diverse voices and cultures, Hong Kong serves as the perfect backdrop for a gathering that celebrates the momentum of ideas.

Our speakers will encapsulate this spirit of dynamism. We are thrilled to announce that 10 remarkable speakers will form our 2024 line-up, each of them set to challenge perspectives and propel us into thought-provoking discussions.

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Angeline Yu

Voice Actress

For Angeline Yu, voice dubbing represents a unique art form. It involves the expression of emotions, celebrates the beauty of Cantonese, and is everywhere from cinematic experiences to public announcements. Angeline’s journey began a decade ago with a voice dubbing course at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. In 2021, her talent was recognized when she was chosen as a finalist in a dubbing reality show on TVB. Since then she has worked on numerous projects from movies to TV commercials. Angeline's passion for voice acting extends beyond her own performance. She is a dedicated educator who has taught over 300 students, and in the summer of 2024 hosted a popup programme that facilitated teens to teach dubbing to adults over 50. Through her work, Angeline aims to preserve the vibrancy of Cantonese, and highlight the irreplaceable human element of voice acting, and its ability to evoke emotions and connect with audiences.

Anita Lam

Wild Life Conservation Co-Founder and Curator

Anita Lam is an entrepreneurial change-maker who uses design as a catalyst to her cause. She holds a master degree in design strategies, focusing on problem-solving through play. She is the co-founder of The Collective, a digital art creative studio and Curator for a charity art platform ALAN (Artists who Love Animals and Nature). Anita uses her artistry for environmental advocacy. Anita co-created the HAPPY ZOO series with co-founder of ALAN, Andy Stokes, in 2020. It is an innovative platform that integrates science, art, and technology to engage the public in wildlife conservation, offering an ethical alternative to traditional zoos and aquariums. In 2023, Anita curated the world’s first digital art aquarium, BLUTOPIA, for ALAN.

Camille Cheng

Mental Wellbeing Charity Co-Founder, Olympian

Camille Cheng is a three time Hong Kong Olympic Swimmer (2016, 2020, 2024) and a seven-time Asian Games medallist. Raised between Hong Kong and Beijing, Camille’s career as a psychologist was bookended by national team championships in 2012 and 2015, where she served as a team captain. After earning her psychology degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Camille furthered her qualifications by obtaining her Master’s in Industrial-Organisational Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a Sports and Performance Psychology certificate. Using her background as an Olympian, and her passion for psychology, Camille co-founded Mind the Waves, a Hong Kong based charity aimed at promoting mental wellbeing among the youth.

Debra Au

Co-Chair, Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime

Debra Au has led the Hong Kong Legal Compliance and Compliance Secretariat teams at DBS Hong Kong since 2022. She also represents the banking sector as the only female advisor with the Hong Kong government to formulate global laws on Cyber Crime She kick-started her career at Goldman Sachs, where, due to the 9/11 terrorist attack in the US, she specialised in compliance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime. Debra progressed through various sectors at Societe Generale before joining HSBC to lead their Financial Crime team in Hong Kong. Elevated to Chief Compliance Officer in 2020, Debra’s expertise expanded to encompass Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area by 2021. Throughout her career, Debra has used her innovation and leadership to empower individuals and organisations to protect themselves from fraud and financial crime.

Dr. Vanessa Wong

Psychiatrist

Vanessa Wong’s fascination with the human psyche, nurtured through her education in Hong Kong and England, has instilled in her a profound understanding of cultural nuances in patient care. After training in the Hospital Authority, Vanessa obtained her specialist degree in psychiatry, and has been in private practice since 2014. Although conventionally trained, her own healing journey from hormonal imbalances, gut issues, detoxification, and multiple surgeries kick-started a passion for more holistic healing methods. Beyond her clinical practice, Vanessa is also an honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. She conducts webinars on corporate wellness, is a clinical supervisor for the Board of Certification of Nutrition Specialists, and holds board certification from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, along with a fellowship from the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Jessica Chan

Activist

Jessica Chan was born into this world with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Despite being shorter in stature, she has never stopped dreaming or striving for the same experiences as others, in both her professional and personal pursuits. Jessica is an advocate for gender and disability equality in society through social and education platforms in Hong Kong. She studied architecture at the University of California at Berkeley, focusing on inclusive spaces and accessible design, before earning an MBA in Finance from New York University. Her background is what led her to an international career in real estate and construction at JLL, having built iconic landmarks throughout New York, Singapore, and now Hong Kong. She is a champion for the collaboration and connection of women, co-founding a number of Women & Allies Networks in Hong Kong. As an extreme sports fanatic, Jessica has proven that her perceived physical limitations are no match for her tenacity.

Katya Virshilas

Children's Dance Program Founder

Katya Virshilas had her passion for dance ignited at the age of 13, which set her on a remarkable path and an exciting career. After becoming a National Ballroom Champion, she gained widespread recognition as a professional dancer on the BBC's hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, and showcased her talent as a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance. Katya has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned personalities such as Antonio Banderas, Richard Gere, and Jennifer Lopez, both as a dancer and choreographer for Hollywood films like Take The Lead and Shall We Dance. Her expertise and artistry have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. A veteran of ballroom dancing competitions and TV shows, Virshilas has found her calling: to break down gender stereotypes with her BallroomBees initiative that makes dance more accessible and inclusive for kids in Hong Kong and beyond.

Mitche Choi

Cantonese Opera Director and Artist

Hong Kong based Cantonese Opera performer, Mitche Choi is the founder of Shan Opera, a nonprofit which strives for Cantonese Opera to remain relevant in contemporary society by curating performances and workshops since 2011. She is the apprentice of renowned Cantonese Opera performers MAN Chin Sui and LEUNG Siu Sum. She has worked with global brands such as Cathay Pacific, Christie’s, and Asia Art Archive to integrate Cantonese Opera with various art and media forms. Mitche graduated from University College London with a BA in Linguistics, and from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a BFA in Chinese Opera. In 2020, Mitche completed her masters degree at Central Saint Martins in Arts and Cultural Enterprise.

Professor Paul Wong

Professor & Clinical Psychologist

Paul Wong is an accredited registered clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of Hong Kong. For over 25 years, Paul has dedicated his career to clinical psychology and academia, with a passionate focus on supporting individuals with suicidal behavior and young people facing hidden challenges. Paul’s work has been well recognised by the University of Hong Kong and has received the Faculty of Social Science's Research Output in 2015, and Knowledge Exchange Award in 2020. He has also recently been nominated by Save the Children for the 2024 Children’s Champion Youth Award. Paul is one of the few academics in the region to champion the transformative power of positive human-animal interactions to connect and uplift marginalised individuals.

Sophia Hotung

Illustrator

Sophia Hotung is a Eurasian writer and illustrator, best known for creating The Hong Konger art collection, which features 100 artworks inspired by The New Yorker magazine and her experiences growing up in Hong Kong. Sophia speaks and writes regularly about invisible disabilities and living with chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. She is the author and illustrator behind various Hong Kong-related fiction and non-fiction books, and has been featured in the New York Times, Tatler Asia, South China Morning Post, and Harper’s Bazaar. Sophia also works with charities to create passive income streams through creative projects. Her work funds and supports advocacy programs and educational initiatives focused on chronic disability awareness, women’s rights, and the representation of Hong Kong in art and literature.