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).

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Pokfulam, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Xianggang (zh), Hong Kong (en), HK
China

Brian Lau

Once lost in the myriad complexities of their intersex gender and Thai-Hongkonger cultural identity, Brian Lau found themself through the performing arts. Having experienced the transformative power of theatre firsthand, they now utilise the arts to guide their students on similar journeys of self-discovery as an educator.

Cynthia Lam

A former intern at the WHO and a current medical student, Cynthia Lam has devoted her time to health advocacy work, specifically on NCDs, rare diseases, and disabilities. An avid social innovator, she invented a device that purifies water and generates energy that brought her to the Google HQ at 17. She continues to develop solutions to social issues that span across LegalTech and MedTech fields.

David Bishop

David Bishop divides his time between the two avenues of law and business. He is a practising solicitor, most notable for his keen focus on corporate social responsibility, with projects ranging from a support network for migrant workers in Hong Kong to soap recycling for communities lacking basic sanitation in Asia. He is currently Principal Lecturer at HKU on business law and ethics and teaches the international MBA program at Fudan University.

Sa’diyya Nesar

Sa’diyya Nesar has battled her entire life to overcome stereotypes. Channelling her experience into promoting change, she became an instrumental founder of HKU Muslim Students’ Association and currently writes for publications including the Huffington Post. She continues to uplift her audience with messages of hope weaved throughout her prose and public speaking engagements.

Selma Masood

Selma Masood’s career path is fraught with obstacles that her male counterparts would not have encountered. As she climbed up the ranks, she had been discouraged for not being “ruthless” enough. Nevertheless, she pressed on. Once scorned upon, she is now the Principal of her law firm, SM & Co Solicitors. In 2019, she had the honour of sitting as the Deputy Magistrate at the Eastern Magistracy for two months.

Sonalie Figueras

Sonalie Figueras is dedicated to advocating for eco-wellness via her award-winning impact media platform Green Queen. Her mission is to shift consumer behaviour in Hong Kong and raise awareness of health and sustainability issues. She is also the founder of Ekowarehouse, a global sourcing platform for certified organic products, and has recently launched a podcast about the Zero Waste Movement in Hong Kong.