Theme: TEDxFTU 2024: "The Latent Firefly"

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Hong Bang University
215 Điện Biên Phủ, Phường 15, Bình Thạnh
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000
Vietnam

Alexander Tú

Founder & CEO of The LYRICÍST Dance Company

Alexander Tu, a renowned choreographer and dancer for over 22 years, has a prestigious career. From renowned Vietnamese productions to collaborations with artists like Thu Minh and international figures like Jessica Reynoso of The Black Eyed Peas, his choreography has graced major stages. Beyond dance, his expertise extends to physical therapy and artistic direction, solidifying him as a multi-faceted talent in the entertainment industry.

Denise Truong

Founder & CEO of TYDE Consulting

Denise Truong is a seasoned leader in the field of communication and leadership development. She is also the Founder & CEO of TYDE Consulting, a firm dedicated to empowering organizations in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Beside a Certified Trainer & Coach, she has experienced in Process Communication Model (PCM) training. Throughout her career, Ms. Denise TRUONG has designed and delivered impactful programs like Intercultural Management and Leadership & Communication Training, fostering stronger communication and leadership skills within these organizations.

Minh Beta

Chairman of Beta Group

Minh Beta is the founder and chairman of Beta Group, a multi-industry ecosystem best known for its modern and youthful Beta Cinemas chain, which offers reasonably priced movie tickets. Beta Group also operates in various other sectors such as film distribution, film production, real estate technology, education, healthcare, and international business investments. Minh Beta is also recognized as a Shark - an investor featured on the 2023 season 6 of Shark Tank Vietnam. In addition to his role as a businessman, he is active in the arts as a musician, singer, film producer, and actor. He is known to audiences for popular songs such as “Việt Nam Ơi” và “Việt Nam Ơi, Đánh Bay Covid”.

My Holland

CEO EQuest Asia. Founder VK Nu.

Ms. My Holland is the CEO of EQuest Asia and the Founder of VK Nu. With a background in higher education, she holds a Master's degree from France, an MBA from the USA, and has studied Neuroscience of Leadership in Australia. Recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements, she received the EUROCHAM 2020 Best Entrepreneur award. She established VK Nu as a community-based organization in Ho Chi Minh City, which has since expanded to Sydney and Paris, serving as a bridge for VK Nu with the local Vietnamese communities in those cities.

Yen Nguyen

Chief Business Officer at Quickom

Dr. Yen Nguyen is the Chief Business Officer at Quickom, a leading video conferencing communication provider with proprietary and U.S.-patented technology. With a rich background encompassing 14 years of experience in both education and entrepreneurship, Dr. Yen emerges as a dynamic cross-functional leader. She spearheads various domains including product development, sales, marketing, and customer strategy, demonstrating adept leadership and team management skills.