Theme: Empowering Voices

Join us for TEDxEkamaiIntlSchool's "Empowering Voices," a transformative event dedicated to celebrating the ideas that inspire and ignite change, amplifying diverse perspectives, and creating a platform for voices to be heard. Our lineup of dynamic speakers will share personal journeys, thought-provoking ideas, and powerful insights that challenge the status quo and encourage action.

Ekamai International School Milne Auditorium
57 Ekamai 12 Sukhumvit 63 Klongtan Nua
Wattana
Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10110
Thailand

Aaron Zhenyi Lee

Grade 12, College Preparatory Diploma Emphasis in Engineering

Aaron Zhenyi Lee, pianist and composer, will discuss Music as Your Voice, showcasing how music can transcend language, empower the unheard, and inspire social change through creative expression.

Kyle Daniels

Elite Coach & Trainer Mental Skills & Performance Psychology

Kyle Daniels is a mindset expert and psychology consultant whose journey from the challenging Cape Flats to coaching Olympians and world champions has shaped his unique perspective on success. Growing up in an environment marked by crime and hardship, Kyle developed an intense curiosity about human potential, resilience, and the power of mental training. His TEDx talk, "Learning to Lose, a Key to Winning," reframes setbacks as stepping stones toward greatness, emphasizing that losing is not the opposite of winning but an essential part of it. He shares strategies to overcome loss, strengthen self-trust, and fuel lasting success. Today, Kyle empowers athletes, executives, and young people worldwide with psychological strategies to drive greater performance and results.

Nagorn Ratnaphala

Grade 11, College Preparatory Diploma Emphasis in Engineering

Game / Software Developer, will be discussing the process of using Narrative Designing in Video Games and applying it to something you can learn from and apply.

Nitchanan Wongnirund

Grade 10, College Preparatory Diploma Emphasis in Medicine

Nitchanan Wongnirund is a high school student who occasionally struggles with mental health and academic pressures. Reflecting on her own experiences, she explore challenges faced by students today, and stresses the importance of balance between ambition and well-being.

Sijhana Virakul

English II & English II Honors Teacher

Sijhana Virakul is a master’s degree student at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, and a high school English language and literature teacher at Ekamai International School. With a bachelor’s degree in language and culture from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, he has a keen interest in gender studies and its practical applications across diverse aspects of life. His passion lies in exploring gender studies through a cultural studies lens, which he integrates into his ongoing research in English Language Teaching (ELT). His current research interests include discourse analysis, discourse studies, queer linguistics, and phet studies.

Venus Dennen Claver

Manager, International Affairs & Lecturer, Shinawatra University

Dr. Venus Dennen Claver specializes in Leadership and Communications Training with a proven track record in providing workshops to educational leaders. Her standing in the field has led to invitations to lead and moderate forums designed for International Affairs Offices in higher education environments. Dr. Venus has also imparted her expertise as public speaking trainer at multiple universities and as communications skills trainer for managers and supervisors in different companies. She has been invited to speak at conferences both locally and internationally. Moreover, drawing from her own experiences, Dr. Venus highlights the benefits of positive inner dialogue as a special part of her workshops and talks. With a diverse skill set and substantial experience, Dr. Venus is a highly esteemed resource in the realm of leadership, communications, and public speaking training.