TEDxKBS Youth

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Dewi Masitoh

  Dewi Masitoh is the fourth child in her family, a mother of two, and a lifelong learner with a strong passion for knowledge and personal growth. With an educational background in English Education, she has built a professional career in the telecommunications industry for many years. Outside of her professional career, Dewi continues to pursue her passion for English by creating English-speaking challenge videos on Instagram. She also enjoys reading journals and books about parenting and personal growth, continuously seeking to learn, grow, and inspire others through her journey.

• Karissa Nadine Salsabil

  Karissa Nadine Salsabil is a high school student with a passion for scientific research, public speaking, and education. She actively participates in research projects and science competitions while exploring ways to communicate ideas through storytelling. As someone who once struggled with public speaking, she now uses her experiences to encourage others to embrace discomfort, challenge their fears, and continue growing. Through her TEDx talk, she hopes to inspire young people to see discomfort not as something to avoid, but as a compass that can lead them toward growth and new opportunities.

• Kriestian Valerio Sugianto

  Kriestian Valerio is an undergraduate student at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), pursuing a major in Engineering (MSE) alongside a minor in Computer Science. Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative communication, He is passionate about bridging the gap between complex engineering principles and accessible digital media. His academic journey focuses on leveraging computational tools to solve real-world technical challenges, a path that requires both structured logical thinking and creative problem-solving. He is the creator behind valeriosketchexplains, an educational content platform dedicated to deconstructing complex scientific, tech, and engineering concepts into engaging, highly visual explanations. By combining rigorous academic insights with intuitive sketches and storytelling, he aims to make high-level science approachable and exciting for a global audience, inspiring the next generation of thinkers and innovators.

• Reishya Humaira Azzra Smaz

  Reishya Humaira Azzra Smaz is a student from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, who is passionate about public speaking, communication, and using her voice to create a positive impact. In her TEDx talk, “Words Heal, Words Harm — Choose Wisely,” she demonstrates how words, although often seen as simple, can leave a lasting impact on someone’s brain chemistry and mental well-being. Inspired by her personal struggle with rhotacism, Reishya shares how the words we’re surrounded by can shape the way we see ourselves. Through her talk, she hopes to encourage people to be more mindful of how their words are delivered. She believes that while we cannot always know what someone is going through, we can choose to make our words a source of encouragement rather than harm. For Reishya, choosing our words wisely is a simple initiative to influence change.

• Sanandha Prabu

  At just 14 years old, Sanandha Prabu founded Semua Sehat. What began as a teenager's curiosity grew into opportunities she never could have planned. Since then, she has collaborated with the United Nations, received a USD 7,000 grant from the International Baccalaureate, won over 12 international film awards, secured access to Amazon Prime distribution, published 2 primary research papers, and is currently studying at the University of Oxford.