Past TEDx event

TEDxYouth@BIFS

Took placeSeptember 19, 20151:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+9)
LocationBusan, Busan Gwang'yeogsi, South Korea
FormatYouth
At this, the second TEDxYouth@BIFS event we have a combination of youth and adult speakers. The speakers are talking about a range of topics all with the underlying theme of perspective. Whether it's the perspective that we have of failure, the perspectives we place on social media, or the perspectives of using digital tools to help students express their creativity, we encourage you to come and open your mind.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Alexandria Yoon

    Alexandria is a self-proclaimed internet justice warrior and is just a teen trying to figure it out.

  • Chaeri Yoo

    I am Chaeri Yoo, currently in grade 10 at Busan International Foreign School. I am from Korea but I have lived in two other countries, Switzerland and Singapore. Although I loved those places, I feel most comfortable in my home country and I am glad to be back. Few years from now, I developed an understanding of the importance of public speaking. It is important communicate your ideas to others, which is crucial in modern days. Although public speaking can be sometimes stressful and frightening, practicing makes it better. Therefore, I decided to join TEDxYouth, which will give me an opportunity to speak in public.

  • Hyeongyeol (David) Park

    Graduated from Korea Maritime&Ocean University - B.A. in Economics Previously an employee at Lumens Co.,Ltd. - Dealt with Kor- US FTA and trade Currently a reporter for global 3D printing new ‘3D Printing Industry’ Currently the Duputy Director of 3D Printing Economic Research Center

  • Jason Park

    Hello, I am Jason Park from South Korea and I attend BIFS short for Busan International Foerign School. I am 13 years old (8th grade) and I was born in the US in California. My speech that I will give is going to be about how failure is a stepping stone towards success. I wish you all have a great day and enjoy my speech!

  • Richard Campbell

    Richard Campbell has taught English in Korea for the past 12 years. He has Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a diploma in computer programming and networking from Canada. He has a graduate degree in elementary reading and literacy, and he is currently working on his doctorate in curriculum assessment and instruction design with a specialization in mobile technology. Richard prides himself on helping Korean students in their pursuits of top high schools and universities. Over the past four years, Richard has developed technology-based curriculum to support students’ understanding of 21st-century skills. Through coding, digital storytelling, and other technologies Richard has assisted his students in learning global citizenship in their interactions with students and teachers from around the world.

  • Rodel Cuaton

    Rodel Cuaton is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in the Philippines who has been working as a Product Specialist in Emerson Process Management Ltd Korea for more than a year. Prior to his work in the country, he has worked in the same company in the Philippines and Kuwait for eight years. Rodel is a three-year member of an international organization, Toastmasters International, where he gained awards as the 2nd runner-up for Humorous speech contest for District 20 held in Muscat, Oman in 2004, and a finalist in the International Speech Contest in the Korea Toastmasters Spring Conference this year. Rodel is also a recreational athlete who enjoys swimming, biking and running. He participated in various multi-sport events in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Japan, Philippines and Korea. One of his outstanding achievements was finishing a 160Km Ultramarathon Foot Race held in the Philippines in 2011.

Organizing team