TedXCornell 2025 Annual Conference

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Join us for an inspiring afternoon of ideas worth spreading as four remarkable speakers explore the theme "Uncharted" – delving into unexplored territories in technology, finance, art, and entertainment.

Featured Speakers:

Alexander Htet Kyaw – Pioneering researcher at MIT's CSAIL and Media Lab working at the intersection of AI, augmented reality, and architecture. A Steve Jobs Archive Fellow and co-founder of BendShelters, Alexander is developing innovative solutions for refugee housing in Myanmar while reimagining how humans interact with intelligent machines and environments.

Ella Hough – Cornell senior exploring the frontiers of cryptocurrency as a pathway to financial freedom. As founder of Cornell Bitcoin Club and Junior Fellow at the Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute, Ella leads groundbreaking research on Bitcoin adoption across 25 countries while challenging conventional thinking about decentralized finance.

Joe Ando – Actor and fashion designer navigating the uncharted territory where performance art meets haute couture. Having appeared in productions like The Walking Dead while establishing himself as an innovative designer, Joe uses social media to showcase his handmade creations for unique personalities.

Julia Dunetz – Tony Award-winning theatre producer charting new paths for underrepresented voices on Broadway. Currently developing "The Queen's Gambit" as a musical at Level Forward, Julia has co-produced acclaimed productions including "Romeo + Juliet," "Suffs," and "Parade," revolutionizing storytelling through diverse perspectives.

For more detailed info on each of the speakers, visit our website tedxcornell.com(opens in a new tab).

We look forward to you joining us for an afternoon of inspiration and insight!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alice Statler Auditorium, 106 Statler Drive, Ithaca, United States