Theme: Sources of Inspiration

This year's conference theme is "Sources of Inspiration." The content of the live talks ranges from social activism to psychology, with speakers articulating how they find the inspiration to pursue their passions - sometimes with prompting from the most unlikely of places. We are pleased to present three speakers from our community - Ms. Ashley Ault, Ms. Melissa Mowbray-d'Arbela, and Dr. Jadis Blurton.

The event will also showcase three musical acts including THS' first rock band, "Scolopendra Polymorpha," Argentinian Tango group, Cafe 852, and the piano stylings of Mr. Jonathan Wan. Additionally, as all half day TEDx events stream two official TED Talks, the TEDxYouth@THS production team has selected two by Nnedi Okorafor and Luvvie Ajayi in keeping with our theme.

The Harbour School (The Grove)
332 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Rd
Black Box Theater (6th Floor)
Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, N/A
Hong Kong

Ashley Ault

PBL Specialist

Ashley Ault is a Canadian born teacher, living and working in Hong Kong. She is passionate about innovation in education, improving the voice of children globally, and is always looking to collaborate on authentic learning experiences.

Jadis Blurton

Founder, Head of School

Dr. Jadis Blurton is the Founder and Head of The Harbour School (THS). Dr. Blurton has worked in the fields of Education, Child Psychology and Educational Psychology for more than 30 years. She is the founder and Clinical Director of the Blurton Family Development Center and the 2009 recipient of the American Chamber of Commerce Ira Dan Kaye Award for Community Service in Hong Kong. Dr. Blurton has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Developmental Psychology and Master’s Degrees in both Special Education and Psychology. She is a Qualified Teacher in Hong Kong and a Certified Montessori Teacher (AMS). She is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in two states in the United States and a Registered Psychologist in Hong Kong. She has served as consultant to numerous international schools.

Melissa Mowbray-d'Arbela

Entrepreneur

Over the past two decades, Melissa has established herself as a staunch advocate for Hong Kong’s most vulnerable – especially children and women affected by complex mental health situations. Her most recent initiatives include co-founding Equalizers, which assists (primarily professional) women in crisis who are isolated by dangerous or complex mental health situations. In 2008, she co-founded PathFinders, a Hong Kong charity that serves and empowers dispossessed children and their migrant mothers, and spent a decade on the Board of Mother’s Choice. In addition to an extensive career in law and finance, she was Co-Founder & CEO of Filligent Limited, a disruptive biotech company. She is a regular speaker on topics such as innovation, women, children, bullying and human rights. Melissa is a member of the 2010 Class of Henry Crown Fellows at the Aspen Institute and has a law degree from New York University, School of Law.