Theme: Empowering Local Innovations for Global Opportunities

In an era of rapid change, innovation is no longer confined to big cities or high-tech hubs—it thrives in local communities, where traditions, creativity, and problem-solving come together to shape the future. Bali, with its rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit, is a living example of how local ideas can spark global impact.

TEDxTabanan will showcase how innovators can harness their knowledge, adapt to global challenges, and create lasting impact far beyond their hometown. We bridge tradition and innovation, empowering you to step onto the global stage—Ideas worth spreading!

Nuanu Creative City
Nuanu Creative City
Tabanan, Bali, 80351
Indonesia

Aniek Puspawardani

Founder of Kelecung Eco Village Bali

Working on Regenerative Tourism sector, Aniek Puspawardani started the project 10 years ago aiming to protect the land and the local community from over tourism development. She promotes community based tourism that involves local community through out all processes. Holding the concept of Tri Hita Karana, she creates the experiences to connect with Highest Being, Other People, and Nature for everyone who visits her village. Now, she is building a Communal Forest, an open space for learning, relaxing, and reflecting as well as a legacy for the next generation.

Iqbal Hariadi

CEO Proud Project

Iqbal Hariadi is a seasoned writer and marketer, specialized in storytelling for impact. He is now the CEO of Proud Project, digital media helping thousands of youth navigate adulting through content, tools, and community. Previously founding member team of Kitabisa, Indonesia’s largest crowdfunding platform.

Irfan “Fanbul” Prabowo

CEO Infipop | Initiator Minutes of Manager

From sparking movements to building communities — meet Irfan Prabowo (Fanbul) a powerhouse in marketing, community-building, and purpose-driven leadership. With over 10 years of experience across F&B, digital media, and the creative industries, Fanbul has helped shape 13+ organizations, collaborated with hundreds of partners, and engaged more than 11,000 youths in impactful initiatives. He’s the force behind campaigns like Asian Games 2018 (150M+ impressions), the founder of Konner Advisory, and currently the CEO of @infipop.id —a youth-focused alternative media platform. Oh, and he’s also the founder of Minutes of Manager (MoM), a growing professional community across five cities!

Kadek Dwi Widyantari Utami

Co-Founder Public Speaking Bali

Dwi Widya is a professional MC, radio announcer, co-founder and facilitator of Public Speaking Bali. She had experience as a TV presenter and won the award for best TV news presenter at KPID Bali in 2022. She’s really passionate about broadcasting and public speaking. She finds immense joy in sharing her knowledge and helping others build the confidence they need to succeed.

Ken Handersen

Founder Gatherich & Investor

Ken Handersen empowers people to take control of their finances through down-to-earth insights. As the founder of Gatherich, he believes: Learn money, live better.

Ketut Yoga Yudistira

Co-founder Kok Bisa

Ketut is the founder of Kok Bisa, a science and education media platform that has reached over 5 million people across Indonesia. He has received numerous national and international award, from Hong Kong to San Francisco including the Astra SATU Indonesia Award and Google Inspiring Stories. Through Kok Bisa, Ketut dreams of creating an Indonesian version of National Geographic or Discovery Channel. Just as young people in the UK grew up watching BBC educational programs and were inspired to become scientists, Ketut believes Indonesian children deserve the same opportunity — to be inspired by high-quality educational content, and to spark a new generation of scientists, engineers, and world-class professionals.

Kevin Kwong

Chief Business Officer 9GAG

Kevin Kwong is the Chief Business Officer of 9GAG & MemeStrategy, leading overall business strategy and driving the group's shift from Web2 to Web3. With 20+ years of experience across Fortune 500 companies and startups, Kevin brings strong cross-domain leadership. Since 2019, he has led business development and strategic partnerships for 9GAG and its Web3 project, Memeland. Previously, he was Head of Marketing at OSL Group, the first SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform, where he shaped global marketing efforts. He has also held key roles at Microsoft and Yahoo in product development and marketing.

Pavel Yurovitskiy

Chief Strategy Advisor & Chairman of the Board at KIT Global

Pavel Yurovitskiy is a visionary entrepreneur and global marketing strategist who believes that adversity is the best teacher. Raised between cultures and continents, Pavel’s early life was shaped by constant change, resilience, and a deep curiosity about the world. Now the Chief Strategy Advisor of KIT Global, Pavel has led the company’s rapid expansion across Europe, Asia, and Latin America since its founding in 2022, turning it into a fast-rising name in performance marketing. In 2025, his leadership was recognized with two Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards - Gold for Most Innovative Leader of the Year and Silver for Most Innovative Entrepreneur, standing out among top executives from major global brands. He is a frequent speaker at leading conferences such as Web Summit and SiGMA, known for his bold ideas on digital transformation, the human side of technology, and redefining what it means to grow in uncertain times.

Rahmi Fajar Harini

Co-founder Eco Tourism Bali

Rahmi played a pivotal role in bringing Eco Tourism Bali (ETB) Vision to life. As a proud Balinese daughter, she leads ETB’s development, business, and operations. With a master's degree in corporate communications, Rahmi and Suzy built ETB with activism at its core, driving sustainable impact through their shared commitment. As a serial entrepreneur, she champions sustainable ventures and empowers women through pro bono mentorship, supporting 300+ SMEs. She is a global trainer for Global Tourism Plastic Initiative by UNEP and UN Tourism and recently she just certified as GSTC auditor. Linked in & IG @rahmifajarharini.

Sergio Graziano

CEO & Co-founder Edtek.io

Sergio Graziano is driven by a lifelong passion for technology and learning. He has supported the scaling of startups and led digital transformation within multinational corporations. Sergio has founded initiatives in the Edtech space to improve the quality of education while supporting market growth across sectors. He has delivered keynotes to live audiences of hundreds of thousands worldwide, using innovation to inspire and create social impact. At the intersection of leadership and technology, he champions the power of ideas to drive meaningful change.

Velofa Theresia

Advisory Chair Youth Health Hub Indonesia & Finance Strategist

Results-driven leader with 15 years of experience in strategic operations, nonprofit management, and financial transformation. Proven expertise in building high-performing teams, securing multimillion-dollar funding, and delivering impactful, community-centered programs. Proven track record in translating complex strategies into actionable outcomes, including reducing tax liabilities by 40%, unqualified audit reports, and achieving 30% revenue growth YoY. A dynamic advocate for innovative solutions at the nexus of sustainability, finance, public health, and planetary.

William Sudhana

Managing Director vosFoyer and Founder Kumpul Leader

Driven by the spirit for sustainable ecosystem, for the past 9 years, William is fostering mutual relationship between Brands and Agency by delivering quality and responsible creative marketing work through his Creative Agency, vosFoyer. Breaking echo chamber among leaders and employees through his media, Kumpul Leaders and also promoting financial literacy through his own channel. Utilizing creative and digital media to educate through reality and ugly truth.