TEDx INSEAD

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

INSEAD Asia Campus | Queenstown, SG

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TEDx INSEAD is an in-person event where bright minds share fresh ideas and stories to inspire you!
About this Event

Welcome to TEDx INSEAD!

9 speakers. 9 perspectives. One day, that will change how you see the world. This year's theme celebrates what often gets passed over, underestimated, or is quietly transforming the world beneath the surface, from overlooked ideas to emerging frontiers.

We would be diving into four engaging sub-themes comprising two speakers each along with a keynote address. The themes are as follows

  1. Rediscovery The Forgotten Human Edge
    In a world driven by speed and constant noise, the ability to pause, reflect, and think deeply is becoming rare. This theme focuses on reclaiming cognitive depth - how curiosity, sustained attention, and critical thinking enable better decisions, creativity, and clarity in an age of distraction.
  2. Ancient Intelligence Old Ideas for New Challenges
    Many solutions to modern challenges already exist in traditional knowledge systems and practices. This theme examines how ancient wisdom can guide sustainable and responsible innovation in today’s world.
  3. Hidden Frontiers The Next Areas of Disruption
    There exist many emerging ideas, untapped markets, and evolving technologies that are quietly but steadily reshaping the future of business and society. By turning attention to these underexamined frontiers, it highlights where the next wave of meaningful innovation and disruption is likely to emerge.
  4. The Quiet Forces of Leadership
    True leadership is often built on qualities that are not loud or visible. This theme explores how empathy, listening, and human connection create trust, influence, and long term impact.

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Address by Organisers
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Address by Chwee Foon Lim
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
Rediscovery The Forgotten Human Edge: Talk by Anna Ong
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Rediscovery The Forgotten Human Edge: Talk by Parin Mehta
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:40 PM
Ancient Intelligence Old Ideas for New Challenges: Talk by Maya Hari
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:05 PM
Ancient Intelligence Old Ideas for New Challenges: Talk by Brachet Loic
🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Hidden Frontiers The Next Areas of Disruption: Talk by TBD
🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:50 PM
Hidden Frontiers The Next Areas of Disruption: Talk by Jackson Tan
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:05 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:30 PM
The Quiet Forces of Leadership: Talk by TBD
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:55 PM
The Quiet Forces of Leadership: Talk by TBD
🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:10 PM
Closing Address
🕑: 04:10 PM - 05:30 PM
After-Event Mixer
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Where is it happening?

INSEAD Asia Campus, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Queenstown, Singapore

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Tickets

SGD 60.00 to SGD 75.00

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