Past TEDx event

TEDxPace Academy

Took placeMarch 7, 2026
LocationQuezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
FormatYouth
TEDxPace Academy Youth is a youth-centered TEDx event organized by Pace Academy that celebrates bold ideas, creativity, and innovation. Anchored on the theme “Fast Ideas, Future Impact: The Pace of Innovation,” the event brings together inspiring speakers who will share projects, start-up ideas, and forward-thinking insights that respond to today’s fast-changing world. More than just a series of talks, TEDxPace Academy Youth is a platform where young voices are heard, ideas are challenged, and innovation is sparked. It offers an exciting opportunity to learn from real stories, discover fresh perspectives, and be inspired by ideas that have the power to create meaningful impact—today and in the future.

Speakers

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

  • Denister Jaydee Tan

    Denister Jaydee C. Tan is a 7th grader at Pace Academy. He is a consistent academic achiever. He is an advanced mathematics athlete who sees the world through numbers and equations, but found that some of life’s biggest problems cannot be solved with a calculator. When he’s not focusing on schoolwork, he enjoys playing Scrabble and going for runs.

  • Erin Chelsea Tan

    Erin Chelsea Tan is a Grade 11 student from the STEM strand at Pace Academy. While she may like to move at her own relaxed pace, her achievements tell a very different story. She is a good student leader and a consistent honors student. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her friends and family and pursuing her favorite hobbies: reading, sleeping, and watching Netflix.

  • Nehro Abraham Ranay

    Nehro Abraham T. Ranay, Founder of Tap&Save. From starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 16, Nehro has built and scaled multiple e-commerce ventures to seven-figure revenues and now leads a smart identity and connectivity solution trusted by leading organizations.

  • Sacha Franisbel Tan

    Sacha Franisbel Tan is a Grade 8 student at Pace Academy. With bold ideas and unwavering determination, she refuses to settle for seeing the world merely for what it is but dares to imagine it as what it could be. When she’s not busy leading her batch and designing a better tomorrow, she enjoys playing table tennis and spending time with the ones she loves.

  • Steve Sy

    Founder and CEO of Great Deals E-Commerce Corporation, the Philippines’ leading e-commerce solutions provider. Recognized by the Financial Times as the leader behind the fastest-growing company in the Asia-Pacific, Steve is an award-winning entrepreneur, industry disruptor, and author of From Great Debt to Great Deals, where he shares his journey of resilience, innovation, and growth.

Organizing team