TEDxKUFS

Speakers

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

• Ahmadxo’ja Abrorhajaev

  Public Speaker

  Ahmadxo'ja Abrorhajaev is a student of Global Studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. With around three years of experience in the media industry, Ahmadxo'ja has developed skills in video production and social media content. He has also contributed to debate communities, including serving as a Tashkent Coordinator for the Ibrat Debate project, and has participated in international competitions such as the World Scholar's Cup, where he was recognized among the Top 10 Individual Debaters. Ahmadxo'ja has previously taken the TEDx stage at TEDxTSUOS and has continued exploring public speaking and communication through various educational and youth platforms. He chose Japan as a place to grow, learn, and experience a different environment. At TEDxKUFS, Ahmadxo'ja brings his experience in media, debate, and public speaking to share a message shaped by his own experiences and perspective.

• Fabiola Teresa Torres Tapia

  Student

  Fabiola Torres Tapia is an International Relations student at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, with an interest in conflict resolution and cultural mediation. She has been involved in community development activities and currently contributes to Escenario Mundial, where she works in writing and research on international affairs. As part of her international academic experience, Fabiola is studying at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, where she is engaging with a new cultural and academic environment in Japan. Her experiences across different communities and cultures have shaped her interest in understanding how people communicate, navigate differences, and work toward meaningful change.

• Manami Miyatake

  Entrepreneur; Founder of SAMPAI

  Manami Miyatake is an alumna of the Department of Global Studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and one of the department’s first students. After graduating, she continued to work closely with the Kyoto community through various events and projects, and became based at QUESTION, a coworking, co-study, and community space operated by Kyoto Shinkin Bank in Kawaramachi-Oike. Manami is also an entrepreneur who founded a business focused on transforming recycled plastic into jewelry and accessories. Through her work, she has explored ways of connecting creativity, sustainability, and community. She currently works in the community outreach division of Kyoto Shinkin Bank, where she continues to engage with people and initiatives across Kyoto. At TEDxKUFS, Manami will share her perspective and experiences through the lens of this year's theme, “Change.”

• Zǐ Qīng Wáng

  Personal Chef

  Zǐ Qīng “Kevin” Wáng is a Global Studies student at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. Originally from China, Kevin spent several years in the United States, where he co-ran a restaurant and gained experience across marketing, procurement, and daily operations. He later moved to Japan to pursue his studies in Global Studies, with interests in international relations, business, and cross-cultural communication. Beyond the classroom, Kevin is involved in student organizations and projects including being a volunteer for the previous TEDxKUFS, and a delegate in the 2026 Japan University English Model United Nations. Having lived and studied across different cultural environments, he is particularly interested in how our experiences shape the way we think, connect with others, and make decisions. Through his TEDxKUFS talk, Kevin invites the audience to look beyond his story and take a closer look at something closer to home: themselves.