Theme: Sit, Reflect,and Reconnect

The theme 'Sit, Reflect, and Reconnect' provides us with an opportunity to create a platform for the community, especially the youth, to engage in self-reflection and reestablish connections with the often-overlooked small moments in life. TEDxUNS 2023 adopts the theme 'Sit, Reflect, and Reconnect,' inspired by the philosophy of Indonesian tea, particularly Javanese tea culture. Rooted in generations of tradition, the practice of tea, or 'ngeteh,' is typically an act of self-reflection, a moment to reminisce, appreciate, and cherish even the smallest moments in life that are often forgotten or overlooked. Through the multidisciplinary concepts of TEDxUNS, divided into three sub-themes in the fields of Psychology, Technology, and Art, we aim to explore how simple practices can bring about positive changes in our lives and help us reconnect with the world around us.

TEDxUNS 2023
Gedung 3 FEB Universitas Sebelas Maret
Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, 57133
Indonesia

Dharma Simorangkir

President Director of Microsoft Indonesia

Dharma Simorangkir is the President Director of Microsoft Indonesia. Previously, he worked at Huawei and received the global "Golden Key Award," an achievement given to those who exceed set targets and provide excellent service to customers. Furthermore, during his tenure as the Head of Strategic Marketing for the Asia Pacific region at Nokia Siemens Network, he and his team initiated a campaign. Initially intended for the Asia Pacific alone, the campaign was eventually expanded into a global initiative. The idea was ultimately adopted and implemented in over 100 countries. Dharma Simorangkir has also worked at Ericsson, Out There Media, Honeywell, and Telkomsel.

I Made Manik Rama Cahyadi

college student

Rama is a freelance illustrator on the Fiverr platform who has garnered more than 30 clients from around the world. He is the official illustrator for Green Star NFT, based in Los Angeles, USA. Currently, his works have been featured in several major exhibitions, including "This is also Illustration #2" by Ilustrasee, Artscape 2022 and Artscape 2023 by the Landscape Architecture Student Association (Himaskap) of IPB University, and FOSMI 2022 by the Student Art Forum of IPB University.

Maryam Yasmin

college student

Maryam Yasmin is a student currently pursuing a medical profession program at Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta. She is an excelling student, having started medical school at the age of 16. Besides focusing on academics, she has been actively involved in various organizations, such as serving as the president of the Student English Forum of UNS. She has also participated in numerous competitions, including winning the Speech UNY English Competition (UNESHCO) 2020. Additionally, Maryam has been active in volunteering events, such as those organized by Griya Schizophrenia Surakarta.

Moh. Abdul Hakim, M.A., PhD

Psychological Scientist

Moh. Abdul Hakim, M.A., PhD is a Social Psychology scientist whose research encompasses topics of political behavior, collective resilience, and social identity. Currently, he serves as a researcher and educator at the Faculty of Psychology, Sebelas Maret University. Mr. Hakim has achieved several prominent accomplishments and works, including serving as the Co-Editor of the book "Political Psychology" published by KOMPAS-Gramedia, and developing the Digital Assessment System for PT. Angkasa Pura I, named "DIMENSY," and is one of the prestigious LPDP scholarship awardees for a Ph.D. program at Massey University, New Zealand. Currently, he also holds the position of the ASEAN Regional Representative of the Asian Association of Social Psychology and is a member of the Central Council of the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI).

Nabila Ghassani

Hypnotherapist and Human Design Reader

Nabila Ghassani is a practitioner of hypnotherapy, and human design, a reiki master, and a meditation facilitator. Nabila has developed a self-healing technique called "aby-go," which stands for accepting our humanness, being honest with ourselves, and letting go. "aby-go" is a simple healing technique that helps reconnect with oneself, release and align the inner self, fostering a sense of lightness, clarity, and peace. Nabila was invited to the Raabta Wellness Festival in Egypt to teach aby-go and human design. Additionally, Nabila has been involved in various creative projects, including guiding participants in the music video "Dunia Tipu-Tipu," which won the Maya Award in 2023. She also participated in an episode of a national reality show, guiding the self-healing process, and contributed to the creation of a meditation music piece titled "Becoming Light."

Ruby Abdullah

CEO of Ruby Thalib AI and Data Consultant

Ruby Thalib is an enthusiastic AI Fullstack Engineer with a keen interest in the development of artificial intelligence and the ability to solve math application problems. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Ruby Thalib & Data Consultant, a consulting company specializing in artificial intelligence and data that excels in enhancing business efficiency. Previously, he served as a Senior AI Engineer at Widya Robotics, where his responsibilities included conducting research to address problems through computer vision.

Singgih Susilo Kartono

Product Designer

Singgih S. Kartono is a product designer from Temanggung, Central Java. He is known for his creation, the Magno Wooden Radio (2004), which was recognized as the most luxurious product by Time magazine in 2008. Mr. Singgih has actively endeavored to empower the village in Temanggung through the innovative creation of a bamboo bicycle named "Spedagi." He has received numerous accolades, including the Good Design Award in Japan for the Innovation/Pioneering & Experimental Design category in 2008, and the Grand Award for the Design for Asia Award 2008 from the Hong Kong Design Centre.

T. Poespita Candra, M.Si, Psikolog, PhD

Co-Founder of GSM Indonesia

She is the Co-Founder of Gerakan Sekolah Menyenangkan,a researcher at the Centre of Indigenous Psychology Faculty of Psychology UGM , a former World Bank Consultant for "Social-Emotional Education in Indonesia, a former member of the "Transformation of Education of Indonesia" research group at UGM collaborated with Monash University. Right now she is a lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada Faculty of Psychology

Yudha Wibisono

Film Director

In 2013, Yudha wrote a book titled "The Other Side of Life," which portrays the social life of the working class. He completed his bachelor's degree at MMTC Yogyakarta, majoring in Journalism and News Management, and pursued his postgraduate studies at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Surakarta, specializing in Film. Currently, he is continuing his Ph.D. studies at Melbourne University. Yudha is also the founder of the theater group "Rai Gedhek" and the founder of the "Omah Belajar Pelangi" school in Pasaman, West Sumatra, a school dedicated to underprivileged villagers. In 2014, he created a project titled "Merangkai Pelangi," which included a book, a film, and a theater production.In 2015, he directed a theater performance titled "Bingkisan Istimewa," based on the work of Tembong Siswodiharjo. Yudha regularly produces films, including "Mata Gelas," "Rana," "Noir," "Mamak," and his most recent work, "Laruik Sandjo."