VOICES OF
TOMORROW

TEDxSeletarYouth

Sunday, 22 March 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute, Event Hall 2-1
11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 409601

15
Speakers
3
Themes
100
Seats
1
Afternoon
Reserve Your Seat

Only 100 seats — Free entry

From identity and resilience to artificial intelligence and curiosity, these talks explore the voices that will define tomorrow.

Share an idea that matters.

TEDxSeletarYouth is an independently organised TEDx event that brings together young voices to share ideas shaped by real experiences, bold questions, and personal reflection.

TEDxSeletarYouth is a free youth event at Lifelong Learning Institute near Paya Lebar MRT, Singapore, featuring 15 young speakers across three themed segments. Join us on Sunday, 22 March 2026 for an afternoon of bold ideas from the next generation.

15 TEDx Talks

Three themed segments of live speakers

Bold Ideas & Fresh Perspectives

Ideas worth spreading from the next generation

Audience Interaction

Engage directly between segments

Light Refreshments

Network with speakers after the event

One afternoon. Three acts.

Alvin Kuek

Alvin Kuek

Emcee

Cherilynn Chua

Cherilynn Chua

Emcee

1:30 PM Arrival & Registration
2:00 PM Opening
2:10 PM Segment 1: Awakening Voices
2:40 PM Audience Engagement
2:55 PM Segment 2: Voices that Challenge Ideas
3:30 PM Audience Engagement
3:45 PM Segment 3: Voices that Shape Tomorrow
4:20 PM Closing
4:30 PM Refreshments & Networking

15 voices. 15 ideas.

SEGMENT 01

Awakening Voices

Where curiosity begins.

SEGMENT 02

Voices that Challenge Ideas

Where thinking is tested.

SEGMENT 03

Voices that Shape Tomorrow

Where ideas become influence.

Segment 1 — Awakening Voices

Where curiosity begins

Graeme Ru

Graeme Ru

Why Comedy Belongs in School

What if humour isn't just entertainment — but a skill? Graeme explores how comedy builds confidence, sharpens communication, and creates connection.

Cynbelle Tee

Cynbelle Tee

Afraid to Be Bad

We don't avoid failure — we avoid looking like we're failing. Cynbelle reflects on how growth begins when we allow ourselves to be imperfect.

Aqief Sufyan

Aqief Sufyan

Don't Stop Pedalling

A five-hour cycling plan turned into nine. Aqief reveals how we adapt easily on the road, but struggle to do the same in life.

Khor Eng Yeow

Khor Eng Yeow

Do We Have to Follow Rules?

Rules guide us — but when do they limit us? Eng Yeow challenges us to rethink when rules should be questioned.

Yap Fei Ran

Yap Fei Ran

Stupid Questions in a Smart Nation

In a system that rewards answers, Fei Ran shows why asking questions is still the most powerful way to learn.

Segment 2 — Voices that Challenge Ideas

Where thinking is tested

GM Tin Jingyao

GM Tin Jingyao

So You Want to Be a Chess Grandmaster?

Beyond chess lies discipline, patience, and strategy — lessons that shape how we think and decide.

William Aung

William Aung

Hey AI, Do My Homework

As AI transforms education, William explores whether we are learning more — or thinking less.

Nay Wun Thant

Nay Wun Thant

Why Should I Listen to You?

In a world full of voices, Nay explores what makes one voice worth listening to.

Tan Kai Yuan

Tan Kai Yuan

Too Confident to Be Right?

Confidence can mislead. Kai Yuan examines how certainty can hide misunderstanding.

Evelyn Yeow Le Xuan

Evelyn Yeow Le Xuan

What Invisible Pain Taught Me About Invisible People

Evelyn explores how unseen struggles shape behaviour — and why empathy begins with awareness.

Segment 3 — Voices that Shape Tomorrow

Where ideas become influence

Tenzin Dhakar

Tenzin Dhakar

My Name Is Tenzin Dhakar

A name carries more than identity — it carries story. Tenzin reflects on belonging and meaning.

Varsaah Thevaranjan

Varsaah Thevaranjan

I Am Not "Basically Indian"

Varsaah challenges labels and assumptions, showing why identity cannot be simplified.

Sarthak Basak

Sarthak Basak

The Race I Almost Didn't Run

After repeated injuries, Sarthak rebuilt himself — discovering that setbacks reshape us.

Lucas Chua

Lucas Chua

The Power of Small Voices

Lucas shows how influence begins quietly — and why even the smallest voice matters.

Elvyn Ee

Elvyn Ee

Confidence: 100, Fear: 0

Confidence is not the absence of fear — it is the decision to move forward despite it.

Free Entry

100 seats only — first come, first served

When

Sunday, 22 March 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Arrival & registration from 1:30 PM

Where

Lifelong Learning Institute
Event Hall 2-1
11 Eunos Road 8
Singapore 409601

Getting There

2-minute walk from
Paya Lebar MRT
(East-West & Circle Lines)

What is TEDxSeletarYouth?

TEDxSeletarYouth is an independently organised TEDx event featuring 15 young speakers sharing ideas worth spreading. The theme for 2026 is "Voices of Tomorrow."

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome. The event is designed for youth but open to all ages. Registration is required as seats are limited to 100.

Is it free?

Yes, TEDxSeletarYouth is completely free to attend. Register early to secure your seat.

Where is the venue?

Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 409601 — a 2-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT station.