Past TEDx event

TEDxSJIIM Youth

To Infinity and Beyond

Took placeJune 23, 2024
LocationPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
FormatYouth
At TEDxSJIIM Youth, we aim to demonstrate the limitless nature of innovation to our community. We inspire change by bringing people together through engaging discussions, idea-sharing, and creative exhibitions. Our events provide a platform for field experts and SJI students alike to showcase their insights, talents, and solutions to real-world challenges.

Speakers

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

  • Azmawaty Mohamad Nor

    Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling at the University of Malaya

    Mental health is the second most prevalent health condition in Malaysia, and one of the largest causes of death worldwide today. Dr Azy, an Associate Professor from the University of Malaya, shares the impact of stigma and lack of mental health literacy on our community's growth and innovation.

  • Caitlyn Chia

    Student

    Caitlyn’s speech presents the essence of “freedom” as the pinnacle of human potential, exploring 3 different philosophical perspectives, both historically established and contemporary, to combat today’s complacency.

  • Chee Pin Tan

    Head of the Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering Program at Monash University Malaysia

    Dr Edwin, the Head of Monash University Malaysia’s Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering program, shares his industry insight on the future of robotics, highlighting his team's advanced research as well as future projections within the industry.

  • Jasper Lim

    Executive Director of Tohtonku

    Jasper, the Executive Director of Tohtonku, a Malaysian skincare brand, discusses the highly relevant topic of setting achievable "SMART" resolutions.

  • Joe Hynn Ng

    Student

    Joe's speech highlights the infinite possibilities within music, demonstrating it's nature as a tool embodying human expression.

  • Justin Liu

    Student

    Theoretically, infinite elements could be formed, which would push past the boundaries of our limited understanding of the endless universe. Justin and Shuraim explore this idea, making the physical nature of element formation bite-sized, and discussing the current, and present limits and how they can be countered.

  • Kayden Chow

    Student

    Kayden and Yu-Han’s speech contrasts classic films with modern ones, arguing that contemporary movies fall short in storytelling, character development, and innovation, mentioning beloved familiar franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Toy Story.

  • Nathanael Chia

    Student

    Nathanael and Nixon presents a highly researched and informative study about how consumer decision-making is shaped by social media and reveals predatory marketing strategies used by firms to exploit this.

  • Nixon Tan

    Student

    Nathanael and Nixon presents a highly researched and informative study about how consumer decision-making is shaped by social media and reveals predatory marketing strategies used by firms to exploit this.

  • Shuraim Mohammed

    Student

    Theoretically, infinite elements could be formed, which would push past the boundaries of our limited understanding of the endless universe. Justin and Shuraim explore this idea, making the physical nature of element formation bite-sized, and discussing the current, and present limits and how they can be countered.

  • Siew Hua Gan

    Head of the School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia

    Dr. Gan Siew Hua, former Head of the School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia, inspires with her adversity and resilience.

  • Soon Zheng Vincent Ng

    Student

    Vincent presents the argument that we are not alone in the infinite, with compelling evidence through the use of data analysis and projections of development in A.I. and technology.

  • Tissa Chandesa

    Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia

    Dr. Tissa Chandesa, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, discusses the limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in his speech.

  • Yu-Han Wong

    Student

    Kayden and Yu-Han’s speech contrasts classic films with modern ones, arguing that contemporary movies fall short in storytelling, character development, and innovation, mentioning beloved familiar franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, and Toy Story.

Organizing team