Get Ready for New Ideas and Perspectives at TEDxBeixinqiao, Apr 20

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Apr 11, 2024 11:44 am | Add a comment | 130 reads

I've always been a TED Talks buff, even in my teen years. So you can bet that the news of TEDxBeixinqiao hitting the capital on Apr 20 got me all kinds of excited. Picture this: an epic gathering featuring a stellar cast of speakers from all walks of life, each ready to dish out their own insights. And now, with the event just around the corner, the anticipation is through the roof! They've lined up an incredible roster of speakers, promising a night packed with intriguing stories and powerful speeches. From the future of data privacy and office spaces, to reshaping digital communication and envisioning a female utopia, we're in for a journey to a whole new world.

Introducing the Night's Visionaries:

  • Cheryl Yang - The Future of Data Privacy： Meet Cheryl Yang: a blockchain startup founder, ex-investment banker, and current Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University. She's set to explore how blockchain's zero-knowledge proof technology could revolutionize data privacy.

  • Joseph Stewart - How to Become Reptile-Skinned: Joseph Stewart, an arts teacher, believes in the power of creative thinking. Drawing from his personal challenges, he'll share his approach to resilience and why being "reptile-skinned" is a game-changer.

  • Koah Noël Ing -Three Laws Of Emotion: Physics teacher Koah Noël Ing brings a fresh perspective, applying Newton's laws of motion to emotions, outlining how this can lead to significant positive shifts in our world.

  • Merna Al Nasser - We Are All Storytellers:  CGTN's Merna Al Nasser, armed with her multicultural heritage, champions the art of storytelling. She'll discuss how the stories we share can either bridge divides or widen gaps, and how the choice of what they'll do is in our hands.

  • Niamh Cunningham - Rekindling Our Bond With Nature:  Award-winning artist Niamh Cunningham invites us to rediscover our connection with nature. Through her art, she highlights the importance of creative engagement with the environment.

  • Saverio Quaia -What the Office Of Tomorrow Will Look Like:  Architect and interior designer Saverio Quaia, with his extensive experience in workplace design, will give us a glimpse into the future of office spaces and how they're evolving.

  • Stephanie Sam - Rethinking the Way We Communicate: Drawing on her rich background in cross-cultural communication, Stephanie Sam calls for a shift away from digital dependency towards building meaningful, lasting relationships.

  • Xiaoyue Pu -Female Utopia In Ancient China : Artist and writer Xiaoyue Pu shares the remarkable story of a female community that redefined their world, creating a space of new norms, rituals, and architectural marvels.

Don't Miss Out!

Mark Apr 20 on your calendar and get ready for an evening that promises to enlighten, inspire, and entertain. Grab your tickets now by scanning the QR code below. Trust me, this is one event you won't want to miss!

TEDxBeixinqiao will be taking place Apr 20 from 1pm until 6pm at the Gravity Art Museum. Tickets are RMB 350 and can be purchased be scanning the QR code in the poster above.

Gravity Art Museum 重美术馆
Huacheng Boyuan Design Industrial Park, 57 Wujiacun Lu, Shijingshan District
石景山区吴家村路57号华诚博远设计产业园

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Images courtesy of TEDxBeixinqiao