This year, TedX Singapore brings the theme of Dreaming City alive with four local voices joining eight changemakers from TED’s Global Idea Search 2025 at Capitol Theatre. In this event, 8 of the key speakers shared their 6 minute idea that could bring them all the way to the big stage in Vancouver.
Opening the event was Foo Say Ming who had a live orchestra to play for the audience, sharing about how he wanted people to view classical music differently, and not just as some posh music only rich, cultured people could enjoy.
Next was Nikki Tan, who, as a wildlife film maker, talked about our nature and her hopes for more Southeasst Asian nature and wildlife in Southeast Asia.
Following that was an elderly couple managing Dakota Dreams, a bookstore where they sold donated books and gave back to the community in the form of stories.
Yung Raja, the popular Singaporean rapper and songwriter who performed at NDP 2025 was also here to present, letting us listen to his raps that contained a mix of English and Tamil. He talked about how his roots in Tamil allowed him to become who he is today.
After him was Leon Boey, who presented on the topic of coral reefs in Singapore and their decline, as well as how him and his team was able to help plant and grow large amounts of coral to make our coast beautiful again.
Then, it was Horteense Le Ferrand‘s turn to speak, as she talked about natural material engineering.
Angjolie Mei followed, talking about her work in the funeral industry.
Andrew Ong then took the stage, who talked about his project, Break the Cycle, in which he wanted to help out ex offenders. He found that ex offenders tended to drift back to their old friend circles, eventually leading them back down the wrong path. Break the Cycle wanted to help ex offenders through cycling, building a safe space for them.
Mohamed Faizal and his guzheng came on stage, serenading us with beautiful traditional tunes.
Li Hongyi, the grandson of the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and the son of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching, talked about how he is committed to building technology for social good that simplifies and enhances everyday life for citizens.
Alecia Neo talked about the care index, and taking care of the elderly.
Shanice Stanislaus talked about clowning, and how she fell in love with it. She told us about what clowning is all about, how things can go wrong and it’s perfectly fine, and to embrace your flop.
Ending off the event was a vote in which we were allowed to choose which of the 8 speakers deserves to go Vancouver the most. I personally felt that Li Hongyi spoke the most eloquently, but that Andrew Ong had the most interesting content.
Singapore is one of just nine global stops for TED’s highly anticipated 2025 Global Idea Search.
While the event has concluded, TEDxSingapore: Dreaming City is also part of the search across six continents to find the best ideas and speakers globally. I am rooting for Li Hongyi and Andrew Ong to make the cut. What about you?
More details are available on the offical TEDxSingapore website and social channels.
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