TEDxSurabaya

Speakers

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• "ELTIKEI" Robertus Albert

  Rapper and Audio Engineer

  Some journeys aren’t defined by where they start — but by the courage to continue. For Robertus Albert, known as ELTIKEI, rap isn’t just music — it’s expression, identity, and resilience. From rocking stages with rap collectives to watching them come and go, his path has been shaped by evolution, not endings. And when the spotlight faded, he didn’t walk away — he stepped forward. Today, as a solo artist, ELTIKEI stands not just as a performer, but as a reminder that creativity thrives through reinvention, persistence, and an unwavering belief in one’s voice. Because sometimes, the most powerful chapter isn’t the one you start with — but the one you create alone.

• Aan Haryono

  Commissioner of East Java KPID, Founder of Lumbung Sinau

  What happens when a storyteller enters regulation, media literacy, and advocacy? You get Aan Haryono. A writer whose love for words shapes policy, education, and broadcasting. His journey began with stories: everyday life, human experiences, and social realities turned into essays, opinions, and fiction. His writing always carried one intention: to make people think, feel, and question what they often overlook. As Commissioner of KPID East Java, Aan channels that sensitivity into a bigger mission: building a broadcasting environment that protects children, uplifts the public, and respects media responsibility. To him, media isn't neutral. It shapes culture, values, and the world we grow up in. Beyond regulation, Aan is a facilitator who brings curiosity into every room. He advocates for literacy and media awareness through conversation, training, and programs rooted in empathy and critical thinking. At the core is a simple belief: when words shift perspectives, society follows.

• Edwin Tranggono

  Graphic Design and Comic Artist

  Amisdt the bleak outburst of COVID-19, a comic artist hailing from Surabaya, Edwin Tranggono, decided to expand his creative practice into storytelling through comics. He launched his independent label Lineakomik, along with it his three original titles: "Naraka, "Sibiru", and "Elang HItam." A Board Member of ADGI (Indonesian Graphic Design Association) and founder of Middleform Design, Edwin believes that the future of Indonesian comics lies in experimentation with shorter formats, such as one-shots and mini-series, which allow creators to complete stories efficiently and maintain creative momentum Follow Edwin's journey as he explores how visual storytelling can bridge ideas between the present and the future, shaping a contemporary narrative identity for Indonesian creatives.

• Florence Dyjhe and Michael Al Deo

  Cosplayer & Cosplay Maker

  ——— FLORENCE DYJHE Florence has been cosplaying for more than ten years now, which goes to show how much it means to her. To her, cosplay is artistry. A lot goes into cosplaying: costuming, make-up, acting, prop making, and all sort of things that comes together into a single performance. ——— MICHAEL AL DEO A fellow long-term cosplayer and Florence’s partner in crime, Michael is all about crafting his imaginations into reality. He builds cosplay props from scratch in mindblowing details, all in order to fully embody whatever character he is portraying.

• Handry Khoswanto

  Founder of IT – SMART Education Center

  Some people use technology. some study it. But Handry Khoswanto chose to share it. As a lecturer at Petra Christian University and founder of IT – SMART, he has spent years helping students – from kindergarten to high school – discover robotics, coding, and the confidence to innovate. His mission is simple: 💡 Technology shouldn’t just be learned. It should be lived, created, and shared. Handry continues to work with schools, institutions, and the Ministry of Education to build a future where every child can become a creator — not just a user.

• Mariska Setiawan

  Founder of Studio Sangita

  Passion can drive someone to reach for the stars, and this is certainly true for @mariska.setiawan. At only 19, Mariska’s passion for singing and Indonesian poetry led to her winning the National Tembang Puitik Ananda Sukarlan Competition in 2011. In 2019, she was granted a scholarship from Djarum Foundation’s Indonesia Kaya: a program to nurture young musical talents in an intensive training in Broadway, New York. Finally, in 2022, she was one of the four soloists chosen to perform with G20 Symphony at the G20 Gala in Borobudur Temple. Her passion culminated in the conception of Sangita Studio, which focuses on the education of music and performing arts. Mariska’s latest work is a collaborative performance that channels opera singing techniques to create variety of new sounds. Performed for the frst time in ARTJOG 2025, it is aimed to reach abroad audiences as well.

• Yon Tanto and Chitra Astriana

  Founders of PT Citra Balita Kirana

  Hello Kitty, Doraemon, Mickey Mouse. These are major media franchises that had one thing in common; it all started with someone’s with a creative idea, and turned into something big. BaLiTa—Baba, Lili and Tata—also started with a single idea. Or rather, a vision. @yontanto and @chitraastriana were the creative minds behind this vision. ——— YON TANTO Yon is the co-founder of PT Citra Balita Kirana and founder of Solar Animation Studio. Animating and visual storytelling have been his long time passion, all of which evident in the conception of BaLiTa, their Media Franchise IP. ——— CHITRA ASTRIANA Co-founder of PT Citra Balita Kirana and DearAstrid, Chitra’s work involves exploring various brand activation strategies, both online and offline. But other than that, she was also the driving force behind BaLiTa.