TEDxVNUIS

Speakers

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• Andrew Schwabe

  Businessman

  Andrew Schwabe is an American serial entrepreneur and an A.I. researcher with more than 25 years of experience building international technology companies. An innovator at heart, Andrew is a forward-thinker and a problem solver, and has worked with cloud, analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and blockchain technologies. He is a writer/blogger, public speaker, and an advocate for open software and human rights. Currently, Andrew is an A.I. researcher with the University of St. Andrews (Scotland, UK), and a founder and director at Saigon A.I., an award-winning A.I. advisory company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

• Hong Trang Nguyen (NÂN)

  Artist

  NÂN is an independent singer-songwriter-music producer based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. She’s also the front-woman of international progressive-metal band WINDRUNNER. With a 7-year long journey with arts and music, she has established herself as a promising new artist in the Vietnamese music scene. Throughout NÂN’s career, she has had a break from music for 4 years to re-evaluate her dedication to music. However, in 2024, NÂN made a comeback with her 1st album “XT-TX” to deliver a more mature, authentic version of herself. The album consists of numerous experimental sounds, personal storytelling, and a depth of character. Aside from NÂN’s solo project, she also presented herself as a composer-songwriter for other artists, such as Tùng Dương with the track "Đánh cắp", featured in his album "Multiverse". She also collaborated with EIE Collective to arrange four other songs on this album, which are Gieo Mầm, Bản Đồ Gen Người, Đánh Cắp, and Tín Hiệu Vũ Trụ (Independent Version).

• Lan Ori Nguyen

  Educator

  Thu Lan is currently living two lives. In education, she is a full-time educator at Nord Anglia Education while pursuing her MA in International Education at King’s College London on a full scholarship. In business, she mentors small and micro enterprises and supports students in youth entrepreneurship competitions across Vietnam. Despite working across two worlds, one thing remains constant: she believes in young people’s ability to make intentional choices and shape their own path.

• Thanh N. Truong

  Professor

  Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh is a highly experienced higher education leader with many years in senior executive roles. Successfully led recovery and growth strategies at multiple universities in Vietnam. Built an advanced research institute from the ground up. An accomplished researcher with over 200 scientific publications (h-index: 62, i10-index: 159) and a strong track record of securing major research grants over 25 years. Skilled in building internal and international partnerships and developing innovative academic programs. Beyond these accomplishments, he is the author of two inspiring books: “Cha Voi” and “Nghĩ khác - Làm khác” where he shares profound insights on the journey of renewing one’s mindset and continuously reinventing oneself through every phase of life.