TEDx event

TEDxHanoi Play

Play

DateDecember 13, 20262:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT+7)
LocationHanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
FormatTEDxPlay

This event is open to the public.

Throughout history, play has helped us learn, explore, connect, and create. But what if play isn’t a break from learning and work, but the engine behind them? Reimagining play means embracing opportunities to experiment, question established rules, and learn from failure—opening up new ways of thinking and acting. From education and technology to business, health, the environment, and urban life, TEDxHanoi Play invites you to bring a playful mindset to real-world challenges—and imagine new possibilities together.

Speakers

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  • Bảo Long “Leo” Hoang

    CEO/ President of LacBird Program Lead - Game Innovation - British University Vietnam

    Leo Hoang is the cofounder and CEO of LacBird, an entrepreneur and educator bringing Vietnamese culture to life through games. His work connects technology, storytelling, and human behaviour, exploring how play can help people learn, discover their heritage, and connect across cultures. As the founder of the Game Innovation programme at British University Vietnam (BUV), Leo helps prepare a new generation of game creators and entrepreneurs. His work spans teaching, mentoring, and studio development, including supporting six game development teams across Vietnam and Australia as they grew into established studios. Beyond games, Leo has invested in multiple startups advancing the digital transformation of culture. He supports ventures that bring cultural stories and heritage into digital experiences. As a leader, educator, and investor, he empowers Vietnamese talent to create original work, build sustainable businesses, and share Vietnam’s culture globally.

  • Uy Lê

    Stand-up Comedian Creative Director of Saigon Tếu

    Uy Le is a Vietnamese comedian, creative director, and co-founder of Saigon Tếu, Vietnam’s largest stand-up comedy troupe. With over 10 years of experience in comedy and content creation, he has performed across Asia and reached more than 100,000 live audience members and 7 million people online. Beyond stand-up, Uy is a comedy writer, humor coach, and creative educator. His work explores the intersection of humor, storytelling, language, psychology, and Vietnamese life. He is particularly interested in how playful language can be, and strives to encourage more people to be playful with everyday language. Through both performance and education, Uy aims to make people laugh, think, and occasionally feel something they did not expect.

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December 13, 2026

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