Our Story
TEDxUAJ is a dream that came true exactly November 2015.
UAJ on TEDxUAJ stands for Universitas Atma Jaya. A catholic based university located on South Jakarta, Indonesia.
It started with the simple belief that many of Atma Jaya's student have a great idea, but they still couldn't found the right place to bring it. Brandon Halim was the one who realized it, and took it seriously. He dreamed about having his own TEDx event for his community, UAJ.
In 2015, our event was full of energy, also surprises. We had a great time together hearing some of Atma Jaya's brightest ideas.
our speakers in 2015
1. Sugiya Oki
Sugiya is the Founder and CEO of Freespective Consulting. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. Sugiya started his career in various fields of training and human resource development. By combining his interest in the world of design, on February 1, 2013, he founded Freespective Consulting with focus on presentation design. Since then he has been known as one of the best presentation consultants in Jakarta, Indonesia. Along the way, he developed Freespective by adding 2 fields of business; graphic design and video production. Since September 2014, along with his two colleagues, Freespective Consulting is now a creative agency for brands who care about user experience in everything they do, with capabilities in marketing, design, and training and development. Each of Freespective service consider deeply on the element of user experience.
2. Esseline Bunga K.
Born in November 1995, Esseline Bunga Kariodimedjo comes from the background of an Indonesian family but has been acquainted with different cultures around the world. Bunga has a wide range of interests: from issues about Anthropology, African-American studies, Philosophy to pop culture and the creative industry. Currently pursuing her undergraduate degree at Atma Jaya Catholic University Jakarta majoring in English Language Education for one simple reason: she has a deep love for the language as well as language in general. A word-lover, she is passionate about literature books and being "culturally literate". She writes poetry and short stories, is a moralist and believes in giving back to society.
3. Myriam Larasati
As a third-culture person who has several hometowns due to growing up traveling and relocating from country to country, Myriam grew up to be a wanderlust. Myriam enjoys exploring the world and experiencing new things. Myriam is a digital nomad who loves to work away from cafés and co-working spaces. She works with education-technology entrepreneurs all over the world on projects which she hopes can change the world. Passionate about Indonesian culture and heritage, Myriam loves being involved in projects that allows her to participate in preserving and promoting the culture such as her own project, Tempetation. As someone who is passionately curious, Myriam dabbles in thought-provoking conversations and things that can stimulate and challenge her intellectual side as she believes that knowledge is power.
4. Aditya Pradipta
Anachronistic and eccentric are two words that are synonymous with Aditya Pradipta. Born in Jakarta on April 11, 1996 from a family of Indo-European background, Adit is quite used to the idea of actual diversity. As of 2015, Adit is a student of English Education at Unika Atma Jaya that spends his free time writing and expressing himself with the motto of Ayn Rand; “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.” His interests are mainly focused on the arts, language, sociology, and history—with a special passion for gerontology, Abrahamic theology, and human rights issues.
And here's our team :
See you in the next event !!
When you first meet Pingky, you are welcomed with her sweet yet intriguing personality. Born in 1995, she may looks just like other undergraduates in her age. But she's no ordinary.
Diagnosed with scoliosis and been struggling for years doesn't limit and stop her from fulfilling her dreams. She started working at a very young age and now she runs her own clothing line.
Currently in her last year studying Psychology, Pingky is a strongwilled and determined young lady who's passionate about life. She also loves traveling; connecting with people; sharing her vision and thoughts through the social media about how we can do things beyond our limitations.
4. Pingky Ruslie
Curious and exceptional are two word that ressemble Kelvin. Born in Jakarta, 1995; Kelvin has a very keen curiousity. He enjoys learning something new that are bizzare but unique at the same time. Being born in a big and loving family, Kelvin embarks on a journey to find happiness in his life. He once struggled to find it but now he does not.
3. Kelvin Halim
This girl is easygoing and full of laughter. She is a bit mischievous but always try to be grateful and admires the uniqueness of each person. She is captivated by the smile of children; for they radiate sincerity on their faces.
Karin is a student in Education Major. She has a high enthusiastic to learn everything around her. Science is one of things that has been interesting her since she was in primary. From science, she got something that can brings her to the tedxuaj stage to share it to the public.