Theme: Now Is The Time

Coming on August 2nd 2025, TEDxĐaKao: Now Is The Time event will transform the way you experience a conference - immersive, thought-provoking, and all centered on you.

The entire event will be filled with experiences that inspire fresh perspectives, fuel your curiosity, and empower you to take bold, purposeful action for the future.

TEDxĐaKao 2025 event is not possible without the extraordinary support from our kind sponsors. We would like to send our sincere thanks to:
+ Venue Partner: White Palace Convention - Hoang Van Thu
+ Gold Sponsor: MUJI Vietnam
+ Silver Sponsor: Ticketbox
+ Community Partners: Overseas Vietnamese, HPDF
+ Strategic Partner: VIENTITY Agency

White Palace Hoang Van Thu
194 Hoang Van Thu Street
Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 70000
Vietnam

Mai Anh Kieu

Board of Director, Viet Steel

Mrs. Mia Kieu (Kieu Mai Anh), a distinguished Board Member at Viet Steel Machinery Co., Ltd. In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Mrs. Mia Kieu stands as a powerful testament to female leadership and resilience. Her journey at Viet Steel, a leading force in industrial machinery in Vietnam, offers a unique window into navigating complex challenges and fostering innovation within heavy industry. Mrs. Mia Kieu's talk for TEDxĐaKao will delve into her profound insights, offering a TED-like curation that promises to make a significant impact on empowering women in heavy industry. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a Vietnamese female entrepreneur who is not only shaping the future of Vietnam's industrial landscape but also paving the way for women to thrive on a global platform

Ninh Ton Nu Thi

President at Ho Chi Minh Peace & Foundation Development

This year's TEDxĐaKao 2025 is set to be an exceptionally special and highly anticipated event, distinguished by the confirmed attendance and participation of the esteemed Ambassador Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh. Her presence at TEDxĐaKao 2025 will undoubtedly elevate the discourse, promising invaluable insights and profound wisdom that will inspire both the speakers and the audience. Madame Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh brings a wealth of experience, having served as Vietnam's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the European Union and Belgium, as well as Vice-Chair of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee. Her active and significant role in Vietnam's foreign affairs ensures that her presence will offer a unique perspective, making this a truly memorable and impactful event

Quang Do

Founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV)

Quang Do is the founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV), a private network for Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. Born and raised in Germany as the child of Vietnamese immigrants, Quang started OV out of a personal desire to connect with his people and a need for a supportive, professional network. Today, OV has grown into a global community of 600+ members, reaching 50k+ Vietnamese professionals across 100+ cities. Previously at Google, Quang has now made OV his full-time mission: to build a lasting, generational community for both current and future Vietnamese diaspora. The mission is simple: help Vietnamese worldwide thrive by fostering meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a shared commitment to giving back. A key part of this mission is to bring more Vietnamese (back) to Vietnam – to be part of and contribute to the country’s economic growth story.

Quang Hue Vo

Book Author, Former Deputy CEO of Vingroup, BMW, BOSCH Representative in Vietnam, Founder of VOCIS Consulting Company

Are you feeling the pressure from society's rapid changes, from work, or your own goals? Have you ever been told, "If it's too hard, just quit"? TEDxĐaKao 2025: Now Is The Time is honored to welcome a legendary figure in Vietnam's automotive industry - Mr. Vo Quang Hue. With over 37 years dedicated to the industry, he is not only a leading expert but also a symbol of relentless dedication and a vision always directed towards Vietnam. He spent 24 illustrious years at BMW, one of the world's leading luxury car manufacturers. Subsequently, as the first General Director of Bosch Vietnam, he spearheaded a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment project, establishing an automotive components manufacturing plant in Long Thanh and a research center in Ho Chi Minh City. Notably, he was a key figure behind the remarkable feat of launching Vietnamese-branded automobiles & electric motorcycles in just 22 months, marking a historic turning point for Vietnam's automotive industry.

Tuan Quynh Nguyen

Founder at Saigon Books

Dr. Nguyen Tuan Quynh. As a Doctor of Business Administration, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Young Business Association, and the driving force behind Saigon Books, Dr. Quynh brings over 22 years of invaluable leadership experience from major enterprises like PNJ, Saigon Petro, and Alpha Books. Beyond his remarkable business acumen, he is a celebrated author and a familiar figure to many through his impactful writings and roles as a lecturer and startup competition judge. Dr. Nguyen Tuan Quynh's talk promises to be a profound exploration into what it means for Vietnamese individuals to truly actively live and embrace every step of their learning-to-leading journey to the fullest. His unique blend offers a TED-like curation with the potential to significantly impact and inspire our audience to take control of their paths, grow continuously, and contribute meaningfully.

Uyen Tran

Co-founder and Country Director of STEAM for Vietnam

Uyen co-founded STEAM for Vietnam, a 501(c)(3) US non-profit organization dedicated to providing free STEAM education to millions of Vietnamese youth & transforming Vietnam's education. Since 2020, Uyen has led STEAM for Vietnam in implementing numerous significant initiatives, notably a nationwide programming course for over 5,000 students. She also pioneered the AI teacher training program in Dien Bien, helping the province become the first in the world to have 100% of its teachers AI-ready. This laid the foundation for the upcoming "AI for Teachers" national program (in collaboration with MOET & UNICEF Vietnam), aiming to equip 2 million teachers with AI knowledge & impact 24M students by 2029. Previously, Uyen worked at Disney+, Techcombank, & the American Red Cross Greater NY. She won First Prize at ViSEF & represented Vietnam at ISEF. She holds a dual Honors Bachelor's degree in Finance & Mass Communication from Iona University (New York), where she received a full scholarship.