Like it or not, artificial intelligence is steadfastly creeping into our everyday life. Whichever profession we practice in, AI can either automate or augment what we do. It can free us up from repetitive tasks and work as our ally, so that we can focus on what is truly meaningful.While AI is not going to take over the world any time soon, we as human beings need to refocus on what we do best. Human emotions, connections, creativity, subjective experience, unpredictability, desires, etc. – these aspects would emerge as valuable skills and attributes.TEDxHKDI will explore the value of humanity in the design realm under the increasing influence of technology such as AI. What meanings can we bring as human beings through our creative ingenuity? We invite you to explore with us. “From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter”Jo is a co-founder and principal at Apogee and co-founder of Make Meaningful Work, as well as the co-founder of UX Hong Kong.Jo grew up in multicultural Hong Kong, with a Chinese-Burmese father and Chinese-Indonesian mother. She collaborates with global teams conducting research in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.“From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter” Jo is passionate about the environment, political and economic systems and how we can live healthier and happier lives while not adversely impacting less fortunate people.She co-authored Make Meaningful Work and Make Meaningful Culture with Daniel Szuc."From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter"Dan is a co-founder and principal at Apogee and co-founder of Make Meaningful Work, as well as the co-founder of UX Hong Kong.He has been involved in the UX field for over 20 years, and has been based in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Dan has lectured about user-centered design globally.He has co-authored three books including Global UX with Whitney Quesenbery, the Usability Kit with Gerry Gaffney and Make Meaningful Work and Make Meaningful Culture with Josephine Wong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Dobbiamo trovare il coraggio di liberarci per spiccare il nostro vero volo. A 27 anni Elvis Spadoni aveva due ali: una era la sua scelta di diventare prete, l’altra il celibato. Ma quelle ali non erano davvero sue. Si staccavano ogni volta che cercava di volare. Così ha scelto di lasciarle andare. Da quel momento è iniziato per lui un viaggio profondo: dentro se stesso, tra arte, fede e autenticità. Ha imparato che per volare davvero non servono ali imposte, ma quelle che nascono dal coraggio di essere chi siamo davvero.Nato a Urbino nel 1979, Elvis Spadoni ha vissuto un percorso unico: dalla vocazione sacerdotale al mondo dell’arte. Dopo aver lasciato la diocesi di Rimini, dove era diacono, si è formato all’Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, dedicandosi alla pittura, agli autoritratti e ai temi biblici. Oggi vive a Santarcangelo di Romagna con la moglie Greta e i loro due figli, e continua a raccontare con i suoi quadri la sua personale trasformazione e la forza di accettare se stessi. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Mind where emotions meet understanding and we listen beyond words. Passionate about psychology and leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Explores the unseen struggles girls face behind their smile. Youngster who believes that even small voices can create powerful impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In her heartfelt and humorous TEDx talk, Aalya Tandon shares a childhood story from India that turned an unpleasant moment—stepping in cow dung—into a lasting lesson on resilience. Through her sister’s simple wisdom, “Take a breath. Get over it. Let’s go get ice cream,” Aalya reveals how small shifts in perspective can help us bounce back from life’s unexpected messes. Blending personal storytelling with research from the CDC, Harvard Medical School, and stress reduction studies, Aalya introduces her “Ice Cream Method”: Pause and Breathe – stop the spiral.Find the Sweet – notice or create a moment of joy.Keep Moving – clean up, let go, and move forward.Her message is clear: resilience doesn’t mean avoiding hardships—it means learning to carry on without letting one bad moment define us. With warmth, humor, and relatability, Aalya reminds us that life is full of both beauty and “cow dung,” but joy is always waiting just a little further down the road—if we choose to keep walking. Aalya Tandon, a thirteen-year-old Eastside Prep student, has played piano since age five and has composed and recorded three pieces, with a fourth in progress. Her literary interests span fiction by authors such as J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, and Chris Colfer, as well as motivational works like "Chicken Soup for the Soul". Academically, Aalya is engaged in writing a research paper and actively participates in debate, having qualified for nationals three times. Her extracurricular activities also include piano, dance, and serving as a student ambassador for her school. A passionate traveler, Aalya has visited nineteen countries around the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Evolution from traditional teaching methods to modern methods. Empowering lives through coaching, speaking, and education - driven by passion for accounting and management. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx