TEDxQSI Zhuhai Youth

Speakers

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

• Andrew Peat

  Associate Professor Cinema & Television Programme

  Andrew graduated with honors from the University of California, Davis, and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts while gaining experience in various areas of film production working on over 50 films (shorts and features). He has guided BNBU students in making over 600 short films. Andrew established and ran a language school in Taiwan focused on teaching English to children. He has written over 20 English textbooks for children and adults. Andrew is the director and producer for 3 feature documentary films. Centenarian - exploring the question of how to age with physical and mental vitality, even to 100 Scotch – A Golden Dream - Featured Premiere at 15 international film festivals Penghu Stories

• Angelica Lam

  High School Student Zhuhai International School

  Ho Yan Angelica Lam, from Hong Kong, is a student passionate about criminal psychology and social studies. A voracious learner, she won the British Psychology Olympiad National Champion, ranking in the top 60% nationwide in the essay competition. She also won a gold medal in writing at the World Scholars Cup Tournament of Champions. Beyond her academics, Angelica is an active athlete, enjoying frisbee, swimming, and running. Her team won the second place in the Power Bracket at the Shanghai Youth Open (frisbee tournament). She combines analytical thinking with boundless physical strength, offering unique insights into how human thought drives behaviour, resilience, and competition. Angelica looks forward to sharing her insights at TEDxQSI.

• Anthony Feng

  Middle School Student, BASIS International School Shenzhen

  Anthony Feng is a Chinese student speaker, homeschool learner, and co-founder of IgnisMinds Academy, a future-oriented learning project exploring education in the age of AI. Having spent many years in a self-directed learning environment, he has been involved in building a local AI learning companion and thinking about how young people can learn with technology without losing their own judgment. Anthony enjoys debate, public speaking, reading, sports, martial arts, standing meditation, and quiet reflection. He is especially interested in how young people make decisions in an age of increasingly powerful AI tools. In 2026, he was selected for both the speech and debate teams of the FLTRP National Team in China. His TEDxQSI Zhuhai Youth talk, “When Answers Come Too Early,” asks how students can use AI while remaining thoughtful, independent, and fully human.

• Candice Singh

  Teacher, Quality Schools International Zhuhai

  Candice is a South African-born professional who has made China her home away from home for the past 14 years. Her journey across cultures has fueled a lifelong passion for people, and she holds a deep interest in psychology—constantly exploring the intricacies of human behavior, connection, and personal growth. Whether bridging cultural divides or simply listening to someone's story, Candice believes that understanding the mind is the first step to understanding the heart.

• Damien Tomaselli

  Assistant Professor Film and New Media Programme

  Dr. Damien Tomaselli is a South African born creator-scholar exploring narrative across film, gaming, virtual reality, and emerging media. He is an Assistant Professor in Film and New Media at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU), a research associate at VIAD, University of Johannesburg, and a fellow of the International Communicology Institute. He has worked on several award-winning South African short films as well as creative projects like the augmented reality cinematic comic Children of Xaphan: Genesis Untold. Damien’s interests include exploring the intersections of space, time, and narrative, and discovering how new media can expand the ways we experience and share stories.

• Diana Feng

  Middle School Student, BASIS International School Shenzhen

  Diana Feng is a Chinese student speaker, homeschool learner, and co-founder of IgnisMinds Academy, a future-oriented learning project exploring how young people can grow with both intelligence and emotional depth in the age of AI. Having spent many years in a self-directed learning environment, she is interested in how education shapes not only what students know, but also how they feel, relate, and become themselves. Diana enjoys reading, theatre, public speaking, debate, creative expression, and observing the hidden emotional messages in everyday learning environments. In 2026, she was selected for both the speech and debate teams of the FLTRP National Team in China. Her TEDxQSI Zhuhai Youth talk, “The Unscheduled Lesson: What Every Classroom Teaches Without Meaning To,” asks why education should pay attention to emotional signals, belonging, and the human side of learning.

• Frits Cornelis Brun

  Teacher, Quality Schools International Zhuhai

  Mr. Brun hails from a small village in the Netherlands, to the north of Amsterdam. After a short stint working for his city council he went to study in the United Kingdom, majoring in English Literature. After graduating from the University of Wolverhampton Mr. Brun moved to China where he started working as an educator. Mr. B to his students, F.C. Brun has been a teacher for almost 15 years. The last 7 of those have been spent teaching at QSI Zhuhai where he is currently a high school English Language Arts teacher. In his free time, he enjoys riding his bicycle around Zhuhai, reading, and spending time with his family.

• Josiah Yin

  High School Student Dulwich International High School Hengqin

  Josiah is a high schooler who loves singing and getting involved in Model United Nations. He’s a loving member of his school choir and used to be the only male member in the choir, which made for some interesting experiences! Known for his toughness and never-give-up attitude, Josiah approaches life with determination and curiosity. He’s also ambitious, he started his own study agency and runs a charity organization, showing his passion for helping others while chasing his dreams. Always ready to take on challenges, Josiah is driven by creativity, community, and the desire to make a real impact. Achievements ● The CEO & regional manager of HELLO Trust Henqing (charity organization) ● Asia growth director of BYCIG ● The best delegate of Oxford MUN 2025

• Junhao Liang

  High School Student, No. 1 High School of Doumen Zhuhai

  Liang Junhao is a student from China with a strong interest in personal growth, perseverance, and self-development. Passionate about hobbies such as Pokémon card battling and racing, he enjoys exploring both strategic thinking and the pursuit of continuous improvement. Through his experiences as a student, Liang has developed a thoughtful perspective on growth and the challenges young people face in today’s fast-changing world.At TEDxQSI, his talk, “Transformation Isn’t a Sprint,” reflects on the importance of patience, resilience, and embracing gradual transformation rather than seeking instant success. He hopes to encourage audiences to appreciate their own journeys of change and to understand that meaningful growth takes time, persistence, and self-belief.

• Kelly Chik

  Master’s Student Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  Kelly is a Hong Kong-born digital strategist working at the intersection of AI and human experience. Currently completing an MSc in AI and Emerging Technologies for Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she holds a BSc in Art and Technology from the University of Oregon. Her work spans AI research, GenAI workflow design, and creative strategy across academic and commercial settings. Her belief that technology and craft are not opposites earned her a Gold Award at the HKEEIA AI Art Generation Competition, where she fused traditional Chinese opera motifs with generative AI. That same sensibility carries into her personal life — oil painting, ceramics, hiking, and raising three backyard chickens. She is also an independent builder developing an AI-powered newsletter and interactive timeline to make emerging technology accessible to everyday readers.

• Naveed Rastegar

  Entrepreneur

  Naveed Rastegar is an American entrepreneur who has built a successful catering business in Zhuhai, China over the past 17 years. Originally from California, attending the University of Southern California for his undergraduate degree, he moved to China in 2009 with his wife, driven by a belief in China’s future and a desire to live as a global citizen. Starting with a small cupcake bakery, he navigated significant market challenges and transformed the business into a thriving catering company through continuous adaptation and reinvention. A dedicated triathlete, Naveed has competed in numerous races in China, achieving podium results in many of his recent races. His personal and professional journeys both demonstrate the power of persistence, embracing discomfort, and non-linear growth. He will be speaking at TED about “The Caterpillar Effect” — how adapting to change and consistent effort in a foreign environment can lead to profound personal and entrepreneurial transformation.