CONFLUENCE

The Art of Coming Together

Where ideas, people, and possibilities flow into one powerful current of change.

REX KL

15 November 2025

CONFLUENCE

The Art of Coming Together

Where ideas, people, and possibilities flow into one powerful current of change.

REX KL

15 November 2025

CONFLUENCE

The Art of Coming Together

Where ideas, people, and possibilities flow into one powerful current of change.

REX KL

15 November 2025

Every great idea begins where streams meet: cultures, disciplines, and people intersecting to create something new.  

At TEDxKL 2025, we celebrate confluence, the meeting of minds that sparks innovation, compassion, and collective progress.

MEET THE VOICES

MEET THE VOICES

MEET THE VOICES

From technologists to storytellers, each brings a unique current to the flow of ideas.

From technologists to storytellers, each brings a unique current to the flow of ideas.

BaM (Mariani 'Bam' Ramli)

Gibbon Foundation

An award-winning wildlife conservationist, Bam empowers local communities to protect Malaysia’s endangered primates and habitats, inspiring a new generation to reconnect with nature.

BaM (Mariani 'Bam' Ramli)

Gibbon Foundation

An award-winning wildlife conservationist, Bam empowers local communities to protect Malaysia’s endangered primates and habitats, inspiring a new generation to reconnect with nature.

BaM (Mariani 'Bam' Ramli)

Gibbon Foundation

An award-winning wildlife conservationist, Bam empowers local communities to protect Malaysia’s endangered primates and habitats, inspiring a new generation to reconnect with nature.

Harleen Rai Kaur

Friends of Bukit Kiara

Harleen is a community builder and fierce advocate for urban green spaces, leading campaigns that foster stewardship of Kuala Lumpur’s beloved parks and a thriving, resilient city.

Harleen Rai Kaur

Friends of Bukit Kiara

Harleen is a community builder and fierce advocate for urban green spaces, leading campaigns that foster stewardship of Kuala Lumpur’s beloved parks and a thriving, resilient city.

Harleen Rai Kaur

Friends of Bukit Kiara

Harleen is a community builder and fierce advocate for urban green spaces, leading campaigns that foster stewardship of Kuala Lumpur’s beloved parks and a thriving, resilient city.

Chang Song Jie

Award-Winning Violin Maker

Born in Kuantan, Song Jie is Malaysia’s first internationally awarded female luthier. Her innovative and masterfully crafted violins and violas are celebrated for blending heritage, musical artistry, and modern craftsmanship.

Chang Song Jie

Award-Winning Violin Maker

Born in Kuantan, Song Jie is Malaysia’s first internationally awarded female luthier. Her innovative and masterfully crafted violins and violas are celebrated for blending heritage, musical artistry, and modern craftsmanship.

Chang Song Jie

Award-Winning Violin Maker

Born in Kuantan, Song Jie is Malaysia’s first internationally awarded female luthier. Her innovative and masterfully crafted violins and violas are celebrated for blending heritage, musical artistry, and modern craftsmanship.

Dr. Daniel Mahadzir

Nutrition and Longevity Expert

Innovation Fellow at Singhealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Daniel is an advocate for sustainable food systems and planetary health. He explores nutrition-focused longevity and aims to improve access to balanced nutrition through advocacy, research, and sciencepreneurship.

Dr. Daniel Mahadzir

Nutrition and Longevity Expert

Innovation Fellow at Singhealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Daniel is an advocate for sustainable food systems and planetary health. He explores nutrition-focused longevity and aims to improve access to balanced nutrition through advocacy, research, and sciencepreneurship.

Dr. Daniel Mahadzir

Nutrition and Longevity Expert

Innovation Fellow at Singhealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Daniel is an advocate for sustainable food systems and planetary health. He explores nutrition-focused longevity and aims to improve access to balanced nutrition through advocacy, research, and sciencepreneurship.

Peter "Mr Money" Yong

Malaysia’s leading personal finance storyteller, Peter shares life lessons and practical tips from his extensive interviews, empowering audiences to make smarter choices and thrive.

Peter "Mr Money" Yong

Malaysia’s leading personal finance storyteller, Peter shares life lessons and practical tips from his extensive interviews, empowering audiences to make smarter choices and thrive.

Peter "Mr Money" Yong

Malaysia’s leading personal finance storyteller, Peter shares life lessons and practical tips from his extensive interviews, empowering audiences to make smarter choices and thrive.

Dr. Selina Chew

Co-founder, Disruptive Doctors

Selina is a physician and entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt mental health and wellbeing. She is passionate about building resilience and innovation in medicine and beyond.

Dr. Selina Chew

Co-founder, Disruptive Doctors

Selina is a physician and entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt mental health and wellbeing. She is passionate about building resilience and innovation in medicine and beyond.

Dr. Selina Chew

Co-founder, Disruptive Doctors

Selina is a physician and entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt mental health and wellbeing. She is passionate about building resilience and innovation in medicine and beyond.

Fatien Atiqa Mohd Jamal

Co-founder, LearnaDo & Changemaker at Seedlab

Fatien is an edtech innovator dedicated to nurturing young minds through creative learning, nutrition, and the preservation of traditional play. Her work helps children and families flourish in a changing world.

Fatien Atiqa Mohd Jamal

Co-founder, LearnaDo & Changemaker at Seedlab

Fatien is an edtech innovator dedicated to nurturing young minds through creative learning, nutrition, and the preservation of traditional play. Her work helps children and families flourish in a changing world.

Fatien Atiqa Mohd Jamal

Co-founder, LearnaDo & Changemaker at Seedlab

Fatien is an edtech innovator dedicated to nurturing young minds through creative learning, nutrition, and the preservation of traditional play. Her work helps children and families flourish in a changing world.

Hannah Maran

Philanthropy leader and community connector, Hannah creates social impact by weaving together cross-cultural collaborations and empowering storytelling.

Hannah Maran

Philanthropy leader and community connector, Hannah creates social impact by weaving together cross-cultural collaborations and empowering storytelling.

Hannah Maran

Philanthropy leader and community connector, Hannah creates social impact by weaving together cross-cultural collaborations and empowering storytelling.

Melissa Tan

A recognized environmental advocate and media personality, Melissa uses her platform to drive awareness and practical action for sustainability, inspiring eco-friendly living across Malaysia.

Melissa Tan

A recognized environmental advocate and media personality, Melissa uses her platform to drive awareness and practical action for sustainability, inspiring eco-friendly living across Malaysia.

Melissa Tan

A recognized environmental advocate and media personality, Melissa uses her platform to drive awareness and practical action for sustainability, inspiring eco-friendly living across Malaysia.

Shamaine Othman

Acclaimed comedian and writer, Shamaine tackles life’s paradoxes with wit, honesty, and humor—using storytelling to breakdown barriers and bring people together.

Shamaine Othman

Acclaimed comedian and writer, Shamaine tackles life’s paradoxes with wit, honesty, and humor—using storytelling to breakdown barriers and bring people together.

Shamaine Othman

Acclaimed comedian and writer, Shamaine tackles life’s paradoxes with wit, honesty, and humor—using storytelling to breakdown barriers and bring people together.

PARTNERS

PARTNERS

PARTNERS

Making Waves Together

Making Waves Together

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED

Be Part of the Flow

Be Part of the Flow

ATTEND

Join a community that celebrates ideas worth spreading.

PARTNER

Join a community that celebrates ideas worth spreading.

VOLUNTEER

Help shape an experience that inspires thousands.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

The Day of Ideas

The Day of Ideas

11AM

REGISTRATION & SOCIAL FLOW

Grab your pass, a cup of coffee, and meet someone new.

12PM

LUNCH BREAK

Enjoy curated selections from our food partners.

1PM

OPENING SESSION

1:30PM

MAIN STAGE SESSIONS

6PM

EVENING FLOW

VENUE & DATE

VENUE & DATE

VENUE & DATE

When & Where

When & Where

Experiences start at 9:00 AM | Talks begin at 2:00 PM

Experiences start at 9:00 AM | Talks begin at 2:00 PM

REX KL

REX KL

15 November 2025

15 November 2025

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