TEDxADMU presents third ‘TEDx’ conference

MANILA, Philippines—TEDxADMU proudly presents its third TEDx conference bringing together a global brand and an institution that cultivates the leaders of tomorrow. The event will take place on Feb. 21 at Ateneo de Manila University’s Henry-Lee Irwin Theater.

TED is a nonprofit organization and global community that steadfastly believes in the power of ideas. It is devoted to spreading ideas in the form of thought-provoking talks and brings the world’s leading thinkers and doers to share and discuss ideas in the light of Technology, Entertainment, and Design. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience, celebrating locally-driven ideas and elevating them to a global stage.

To successfully impart ground-breaking ideas to the future game changers, TEDxADMU will feature highly noteworthy speakers who have remarkably excelled in their respective fields to ignite deep discussions. They are catalysts of change and innovation who have reached the apex of success because of their unyielding drive and powerful ideas.

Among the influential pool of speakers are:

Jim Paredes: Popular Filipino musician, producer, writer, photographer, television personality, workshop facilitator, activist

Fr. Pedro Walpole SJ: Director of research at the Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change in the Ateneo de Manila University, coordinator of reconciliation with creation for the Jesuit Conference Asia Pacific

Dr. Queena Lee-Chua: Full-time math and psychology professor at the Ateneo de Manila University, daily newspaper columnist, author of various science and math books

Dr. Roberto Guevara: Teaches theology of the Catholic social vision through Theology 141 classes at Ateneo de Manila University

Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao: Representative of the Lone District of Dinagat Islands

Julian Tanaka: First openly transgender male to win in the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Student Council Elections who also strives to encourage fellow young transgenders to fight for their personal dreams and stand firm against inequality.

TEDxADMU will form connections with its theme of “Why-Coordinate” and is scheduled to hold an attendance of over 1,000 guests and applicants to the program. It will also be featured online via live streaming and the videos will be posted online and in the official TED website www.ted.com.

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