Theme: Tapestry of Metamorphosis: Interlacing the Fabric of Transformation

TEDx is a global initiative that brings TED’s mission of “ideas worth spreading” to local communities. Organized by passionate individuals, TEDx events aim to share innovative ideas and spark meaningful conversations at a community level.

This theme invites us to explore the significant turning points in our journeys; The exits and entries of our life. These are critical moments of change that shape who we are. Each speaker will contribute their unique narrative, illustrating how individual experiences intertwine to create a remarkable collective tapestry. We aim to celebrate the resilience, growth, and discovery that emerges when we engage deeply with our passions and challenges.

Education University of Hong Kong
10 Lo Ping Road
Tai Po, Hong Kong, 0000
Hong Kong

Claudia Wong

Assistant Professor - The Education University Of Hong Kong

Dr Claudia Wong is an expert in positive psychology, with a special emphasis on fostering resilience and psychological well-being among youth. Her work intricately weaves the principles of self-compassion, resilience, and well-being, aligning seamlessly with her ongoing investigations into mental health outcomes. Her scholarly contributions highlight her profound understanding of psychological resilience across diverse populations. Dr. Wong's life story is a testament to the principles she teaches. A former Hong Kong elite swimmer and champion of the Hong Kong Harbour Race in 2014, Dr. Wong has represented Hong Kong at two Asian Beach Games and various Asian Championships. How do we define self-compassion? What if the true measure of strength lies not in the heights we achieve, but in the grace with which we hold space?

Harrison Li

Co-Founder of WeDerm and Clinical Nutritionist

At six years old, Harrison was diagnosed with severe eczema, an inflammatory skin disease causing one to uncontrollably scratch and break apart one's skin. To no avail attempting numerous solutions including prescription medications from dermatologists, traditional Chinese medicine, and testing countless skincare products, an inevitable and unwilling conclusion was clear: nothing else in the world can relieve Harrison's severe eczema, and the family has accepted that he will suffer from an unpleasant physical appearance subject to lifelong judgment and discrimination. Exhausting whatever hope remains, and perhaps by fate, Harrison's calling began. Over 12 years, he would become a full-time nutritionist, establish a health center, and secure government funding as the first social enterprise in Hong Kong serving eczema patients from grassroots families. Harrison’s tumultuous life speaks of a compelling narrative resilience. What happens when you become the alchemist of adversity?

Janet Shih

Chairlady for Ricacorp Properties and Centaline Group Subsidiaries

Janet joined Centaline Group in 2012 and has since played a key role in the operations and management of various subsidiaries in both China and Hong Kong. In 2019, she was appointed Chairlady of Ricacorp Properties and subsidiaries within Centaline Group. In this capacity, Janet is fully responsible for the strategic development, operational management, and financial oversight across a diverse portfolio of businesses, including real estate agency, professional services, a property listing platform, immigration and investment advisory, as well as finance and wealth management. Prior to joining Centaline Group, Janet gained valuable frontline sales and marketing experience as an investment consultant at Savills, a leading global real estate service provider. What unfolds when we take the reins as the architects of our own lives - harnessing curiosity and positivity as the guiding tools to craft our path to our own achievements?

Nora Hussin

Associate Director - The Centre For Language Education, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Nora A. Hussin is a passionate advocate for leadership, innovation and the promises of education. An Associate Director at the Center for Language Education, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nora is committed to designing future-ready learning environments that motivates individuals, foster meaningful connections and inspires growth. With over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience, Nora bridges the world of practice and research. Her work explores the intersection of leadership, AI and language education, offering forward-thinking approaches to prepare students, educators and institutions for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Nora’s current work focuses on the critical question: What’s left for us to do as language educators when technology can seemingly do so much?