TEDxUPJ

Speakers

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• Alvin Tjitrowirjo

  Founder & Creative Director

  A Product designer that uses craft as a form of expression and self exploration. Alvin Tjitrowirjo is an Indonesian product designer and the founder of the furniture brand alvinT, a contemporary design label that focuses on combining local craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Alvin holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from RMIT, Australia, and completed his postgraduate studies at IED European Design Labs in Madrid. He has received various awards, including the Australian Alumni Award for Design and Creativity (2010). Alvin’s signature work involves the use of natural materials such as rattan and wood, blending Indonesian traditions with modern product innovation.

• Dennis Blockdev

  Blockchain Advocate

  A Blockchain activist that uses blockchain technology and Web3 concept for digital ecosystem Dennis is an experienced business development, marketing, and blockchain professional. He is CMO at Tennet Depository Indonesia and Head of Community at Blockdev.id. Dennis, specializing in product strategy, strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams to drive industry innovation and growth.

• Dino Augusto

  Fashion Scholar & Lecturer

  A lecturer and sustainability fashion enthusiast that implement conscious living and mindful consumption Dino Augusto is a communication and branding expert with over 15 years of experience in the retail, lifestyle, education, and fashion industries. He serves as the National Head of Admission Marketing & Promotion at LaSalle College Jakarta, as well as the Managing Director of A Corporation, a PR and marketing consultancy agency. Additionally, Dino is known as a lecturer at various universities such as Pelita Harapan University and LaSalle, teaching marketing communication courses and supervising theses. With an international educational background in marketing and tourism management from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, and France, Dino has received prestigious scholarships such as the Erasmus and Global Citizen Awards, making him an inspiring figure in the fields of communication and creative education.

• Emma Aliudin

  Communication Consultant & Lecturer

  Emma Aliudin is a communication lecturer that dedicated to responsible consumption and sustainability through education and social movements. Emma Rachmawati Aliudin has been a full-time lecturer in the Communication Studies Program at Universitas Pembangunan Jaya since 2017. Previously, she worked as a journalist for various national media outlets and has been active as a communication consultant and trainer, specializing in writing and public speaking. A graduate of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Indonesia and holding a Master’s degree in Communication from Universitas Paramadina, she has a strong interest in media issues, interpersonal communication, as well as the empowerment of women and young generations.

• Ranitya Nurlita

  Sustainability Consultant

  An empowering woman and sustainability consultant dedicated to educating others about sustainable living. Ranitya Nurlita is the founder of Wastehub Alam Lestari Foundation (WasteHub), an organization focused on sustainable waste management and community empowerment. Since her university days, she has been actively driving various initiatives to raise environmental awareness and founded the Waste Solution Hub in 2019. Ranitya has received several prestigious awards, including being selected as a Young Champion of the Earth by UNEP in 2020. With experience in project management focused on sustainability, she now leads her foundation to empower waste pickers and educate communities about the importance of the circular economy and sustainable development.