Theme: START SMALL

"Start Small", a philosophy seemingly simple but laden with values, has been chosen as the theme for TEDxFPTUniversityHCMC 2024. "Start Small" carries the meaning that it is not necessary to do everything at once because small actions, though small, contribute to helping us get closer to our big goals or in other words, "Big Things Start Small" (Joe M. Easterling). Because the distance between the current situation and the destination is infinite, start with the first brick, the first puzzle piece, to pave the way for the next step, and then the next steps, and who knows what meaningful and significant things we will discover.

The theme "Start Small" means breaking down big goals into small tasks within reach and creating motivation to continue without losing heart, making every goal easy and achievable. Like a "Mantra" to start any new habit by making a small difference, "Start Small" sparks change and accumulates gradually to become a major breakthrough while preventing procrastination and the fear of starting new challenges.

TEDxFPTUniversityHCMC 2024 promises to bring to its beloved audience the presence of knowledgeable, experienced speakers, along with a talented lineup of guest performers. TEDxFPTUniversityHCMC 2024 also hopes that through fresh but profound perspectives on achieving goals through small beginnings, it will not only resonate deeply in the minds of the audience but also inspire and assist in long-term steps in the future of each individual at the event in particular and millions of global viewers in general.

FPT University
Block E2a-7, D1 Street, Saigon Hi-tech Park, Long Thanh My Ward, District 9
Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh, 71216
Vietnam

Minh Hieu Ngo

CYBER SECURITY EXPERT

Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu, also known as Hieu PC, is an expert in the field of information security and safety. He currently works at the National Cyber Security Surveillance Center (NSCS) and operates the ChongLuaDao project, which was founded at the end of 2020. This project has been successful in raising awareness and preventing over-the-air fraud in Vietnamese cyberspace. Due to his significant contributions, he is also known by the nickname "White Hat Hacker".

Minh Long Duong

PHOTOGRAPHER

Referred to as the "timekeeper," photographer Duong Minh Long started his photography journey at the age of 13 (1975) - with a dream of becoming a war photojournalist. Photographer Duong Minh Long is known as the only Vietnamese photojournalist covering photo stories of coups and historical events in Russia for over a decade.

Ngoc Hoang Oanh Vu

MC/ACTRESS

Ms. Hoang Oanh is a familiar name on the Vietnamese stage, serving as an MC for numerous prime-time shows. Ms. Hoang Oanh has extensive experience as a host for various news, television, and entertainment programs. And earned for herself with multiple roles in movies and entertainment.

Ngoc Trinh Duong

JOURNALIST

Ms. Duong Ngoc Trinh is an MC, Journalist, and Production Organization at Vietnam Television (VTV), with over 17 years of experience hosting popular programs. Not only does she host news programs, but she also participates in planning strategies and production work, earning the affection of many television viewers for her modern beauty and intelligent and engaging hosting style.

Teresa X. Nguyen

PROFESSOR

Ms. Teresa X. Nguyen is the Department Chair and Professor of ESL, ELL, and GED programs at Golden West College in southern California. In addition to her academic pursuits, she enriches the global community as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. Department of State and as a published author. Teresa also engages a wide audience through her bilingual YouTube channel, which has over 20,000 subscribers.

Trang Thach

CONTENT CREATOR

Ms. Thach Trang is a vlogger and student in Germany with the YouTube channel My20s boasting over 500,000 subscribers, Thach Trang is famous for sharing videos about daily life, studying, and experiencing German culture in a genuine and approachable way. Through the lens of a student's daily life or exploring the world, the My20s girl has inspired many young people with her positive energy, optimistic spirit, and simple, meaningful lifestyle.