What is TED, TEDx and TEDxKL?

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design.
Founded in 1984 in California as a four-day conference.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx.

TEDx is a programoflocal,self-organizedeventsthatbringpeopletogethertosharea
TED-like experience. TEDx, where x = independently organized event.

TEDxKL is a TEDx-licensed eventlocallyorganizedbyaorganisingteambasedinKuala

Lumpur, who also runs TEDxYouth@KL.
There are also other TEDx events in Malaysia, ie TEDxPetaling Street, TEDxWeldQuay
(Penang), and TEDx at universities like INTI, Sunway, UTP.
Aims to introduce some of the most fascinating thinkers and ideas to a world platform
TED Talks videos and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussions and
connections in small groups.
People involved with TEDxKL have a passion for contributing to communities, as well
as making conscious changes for the betterment for Malaysia.
TEDxKL believes in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the
world.

Event details

When?
20th August 2016, Saturday

Where?
Calvary Convention Centre, Bukit Jalil

What time is it?

From 1-7pm
Registration starts at 11:00am because we are expecting large crowds so please come early

There are also exhibitions and interactive activities for all attendees to explore and discover.

Wah, whole day ah?! Why so long wan?

Well, there are a total of 12 presenters: 3 sessions, 2 breaks in between.

Light food and drinks will be provided during the breaks.

There are also mini exhibitions and breakout sessions.

How do I get there? Is there public transport to the venue?

There are two ways for you to commute to the venue:
1. Via Public Transport
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Take theLRT(Lightrailwaytransit)toBukitJalilLRTStation.Pleaselookoutfor
the TEDxKLsignagesorourteammembersaroundtheLRTstationtoguideyou
to the venue.
You can also travel there by private transport or taxis. The keyword here is
carpool!

2. Drive yourself to the venue.

Parking spots in CCC are limited. However, there are parking lots available across the
road or at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.
*Fee ranging from RM 2 to RM 10 per day per entry. (Dont forget to bring your umbrella to
practise your Rihanna moves)

What is this years theme?

Resonance - a morphic field that strengthens when more energy is added to it.

When we resonate with something or someone, we relate or connect to it in a certain

harmonious way. It strikes a chord with us.

Come and discover more thoughts and ideas which you might resonate with.

Who are the Presenters?

Usman Riaz Percussive guitarist

A young Pakistani musician making a worldwide mark with his astonishing and
fun-to-listen-to technique.

Based in North America, Usman continues to be the youngest TED Senior Fellow and is a
current pupil of Berklee College of Music. Hes now collaborating with other musicians in
Pakistan and working on a new album of original music.

Alena Murang Borneo Art Forms Pioneer

She learnt the traditional art forms of the Kelabit, Kenyah and Penan peoplesincetheageof
six, including dancing, weaving, design, singing and playing music instruments.

She is one of the first and few women to play, perform and teach a traditional lute
instrument, the sape, and started Kelas Sape KL in 2015 with support from the Youth and
Sports Ministry.


Saidah Rastam Music composer, author, historian
She is a composer who has written musicfortheatre,filmdanceandTV,forgamelan,martial
artists, choral groups, Chineseoperasingers,orchestrasandelectronica.Shewasthemusical
director for the launch of the Petronas Twin Towers.

HerbookRosalieandOtherLoveSongswaspublishedbyKhazanahNasionalBerhadaspartof
a preservation project on Malayan music, recordings, manuscripts and oral history.

Malam Terang Bulanherrecentmusicalproject-featuringmusicalperformanceandnarration

on the history and stories behind Malayan music and the origins of Negaraku, the Malaysian
national anthem.

Anne Tham Group CEO and Founder of ACE EdVenture

She set off to change the learning paradigm for school students by incorporating methods
that engage many facets of learning into her curriculum. With almost 30 years in education,
Anne Tham and her team at ACE EdVenture are paving the way for education.

Together with their project partners in Jakarta, they created the possibly the worlds first
Chemistry-learning RPG (role-playing game).

Dr Rajiv Bhanot CEO of H2GO Global

He is the managing director of a technology-based company that works on providing a
cutting-edge solution to water filtration that he believes will eventually be able toendwater
poverty.

He is also the co-founder and CEO of Face Factors Clinic a premier aesthetic and wellness
clinic in Kuala Lumpur. Over a five-year period, he has helped buildupafewdifferentstartup
companies and converted them into high-growth sustainable businesses.

Hands Percussion Founder & Artistic Director, Bernard Goh

He is the founder and artistic director of Hands Percussion (HANDS) which has been amajor
part of the Malaysian performing arts scene since 1997.

HANDS highly acclaimed spellbinding performances have wowed audiences in the country
and at drumming competitions, music and cultural festivals around the world and won them
several Malaysian arts awards and a special performance award in Dijon, France.

Since its inception, they have taught and coached more than 8,000 students in the art of
festive drumming.

Honor Harger
She is the Executive Director of the ArtScience Museum in Singapore, she has curated
exhibitions all around the world.
A TED speaker, she was part of Radio Astronomy, broadcasting radio waves from space as
sound.

Upcoming possible presenters: Scientific researcher, New technology of dealing with waste
management.

What do you get from TEDxKL?

CommonQuestions:
1) Whyaretheticketssoexpensive?Icouldbuyaconcertticketforthatprice!
2) Whatsthevalueofthisticket?

Answers:
Apart from getting fresh ideasandnewperspectivesfromourtalksandperformances,
you will also get the opportunity to networkwiththespeakers,aswellaslike-minded
people.
Fun activities and interesting exhibitions awaits on that day.
Opportunity to participate in TEDxKL Adventures and activities
* PLUSpointhere:YoualsogettoexperienceotheractivitiesINADDITIONtotheevent
experience
Two tea-breaks with refreshments provided.
Goodie-bags.

*Break it down with calculation for them to get a clearer picture of how worthy it is, for
example, If you divide RM150 with 12 presenters, you only pay RM10 plus for a presenter.
And you get FREE FOOD, activities and exhibitions included in this one-time purchase!

** One of the BEST deals in this region (seriously) for a world-class event featuring 12
presenters!

What is TEDxKL Adventures?

A series of mini-events leading up to TEDxKL with two main objectives:

1. To provide value to our ticket holders with selected
experiences/activities
2. To create awareness about TEDxKL

group

Currently, we have confirmed events namely:

1. Kuala Lumpur Streets' Names tour
2. Public Speaking workshop
3. Drone workshop
4. Acting workshop
5. Writing workshop
6. Nutrition workshop
(and more to come)

How do I purchase a ticket?

BUY NOW! :D
BUY NOW, get cheaper. Buy later, price goes up. (to RM150 closer to event day)

There are three ways to purchase the ticket.

1. Buy now via cash or
2. Go to our ticketing website at http://tedxkl2016.peatix.com
3. Contact us for bulk purchases - Jason, or Marketing team - Mithi & KenFai.

Where can I find more info about TEDxKL?

1. Visit http://www.tedxkl.com/
2. Follow us on social media:
a. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxKL/?fref=photo
b. Twitter: http://twitter.com/tedxkl
c. Instagram: @tedxklofficial
d. Snapchat:
3. Don't forget to hashtag #TEDxKL #Resonance2016

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First introduced in 2009 and is running in its eighth consecutive year.

The largest TEDx event possibly in Asia.
Short and impactful 18-minute talks.
Topics may be related to the theme, and are new or fresh ideas of selected subjects
Featuring 12 fascinating presenters.
Will be happening on 20 August 2016, at Calvary Convention Centre, Bukit Jalil.
Starts at 1pm until 7pm, but event registration begins at 11.00am.