Past TEDx event

TEDxTelkom University

Creating the Symphony

Took placeOctober 4, 20269:00 AM - 4:10 PM (GMT+7)
LocationBandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
FormatUniversity
Today’s digital culture pushes us to play solo. Constantly chasing individual applause and validation, we retreat into our own corners, prioritizing personal ambition over shared connection. The world has grown loud with competing voices, yet deeply disconnected. A single note cannot match the power, depth, and beauty of a full symphony. Creating the Symphony challenges this hyper-individualism. Through the universal language of music, this theme reminds us that real harmony begins when we intentionally tune our frequency to the world around us. Resisting isolation starts in everyday mediums, orchestrating our distinct perspectives into something greater than our separate ambitions. At TEDxTelkom University, we believe personal growth finds its true power in collective purpose. It is time to step out of the solo spotlight, align our sounds, and transform modern noise into a unified rhythm of change.

Speakers

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

  • Abie Besman

    Lecturer, journalist, researcher, and bestselling author specializing in communication, journalism, media studies, and emerging technologies | Head of the AI & Big Data Lab at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad)

    Dr. Abie Besman, M.Si. is a lecturer, journalist, researcher, and bestselling author specializing in communication, journalism, media studies, and emerging technologies. He is the Head of the AI & Big Data Lab at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), where he teaches and conducts research on media, political communication, journalism, and AI. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Science from Universitas Padjadjaran and is a Fulbright Visiting Scholar (2024) at Texas Tech University. He is also an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant (2022) under the U.S. Department of State’s program on combating disinformation. His professional experience spans journalism, digital transformation, media strategy, disinformation, and media resilience. He is the author of the national bestselling book Pierre Sang Patriot.

  • Cheryl Lidia Regar

    Puteri Indonesia Kalimantan Timur 2026 | Best Advocacy Crown of Impact | Sustainability Advocate | Certified System Analyst (CSA)

    Cheryl Lidia Regar, S.Kom., CSA is Puteri Indonesia Kalimantan Timur 2026, a Certified System Analyst by BNSP, and a sustainability advocate since 2019 whose passion for technology and environmental responsibility drives her commitment to meaningful change. Through her advocacy, Nextainable, she empowers young people to understand sustainability through education, digital creativity, and community engagement. As Puteri Indonesia, Cheryl envisions inspiring the next generation to lead sustainable change and build a future where innovation, culture, and environmental responsibility grow together for Indonesia.

  • Fajar Aditya

    Content Creator | Magister Anthropology | Founder of RJL 5

    RJL 5 is one of Indonesia's largest horror and culture podcasts, presenting compelling stories through anthropological, historical, and cultural lenses. Leads by Fajar Aditya a Master’s graduate in Anthropology from the University of Indonesia with over 12 million followers across social media, RJL 5 offers a deeper perspective for understanding various phenomena.

  • Keshya Valerie

    Singer-songwriter | Content Creator

    Keshya Valerie is a content creator turned indie singer-songwriter. Having kickstarted from TV appearances as a child singer in The Voice Kids, Keshya gradually builds a diverse history of work from acting to public speaking, as well as being an academically-oriented psychology graduate. In her budding adult years, Keshya now channels her multidisciplinary artistic skills in pouring her personal observations, lamentations, and abstract ideas through her self-written music.

  • Lafa Pratomo

    ‎Music Producer & Audio Architect | Expert in Sonic Semiosis & Affective Resonance | Co-Founder & Senior Producer of Syaip Studio

    Lafa Pratomo is a music producer, music director, and sound designer, recognized as Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 Indonesian Music Awards who views sound waves not merely as an aesthetic medium, but as a pre-linguistic communication instrument capable of translating the human inner landscape. Grounded in Sonic Semiosis and Acoustic Ecology, Lafa explores how frequency, harmonic structure, and silence act as symbols for non verbal communication. As the founder of Syaip Studio having directed over 200 musical works with renowned artists like Danilla Riyadi and Nadin Amizah, he applies a human centric, dialogic approach to production. For Lafa, sound transcends the eardrum to pierce cognitive defenses, unlock implicit memories, and orchestrate human consciousness, weaving a magical symphony of collective empathy.

  • Maulana Rezi Ramadhana

    Director of Student Affairs, Career & Alumni Telkom University | Psychologist & Communication Academic

    Dr. Maulana Rezi Ramadhana, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog is a psychologist, academic, and communication practitioner who currently serves as Director of Student Affairs, Career & Alumni at Telkom University. He is also a lecturer in Communication Science, with expertise in interpersonal communication, family and community communication, media addiction, and communication well-being. His academic and professional work spans psychology, communication, education, human development, and organizational culture transformation. Through his multidisciplinary perspective, he explores how individuals, relationships, and social environments can interact and adapt to create meaningful and harmonious connections.

Organizing team