TEDxBeixinqiao is returning with its annual flagship event on December 6 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Hangxing Science Theater. This year's theme is “Ideas in Motion,” featuring discussions on longevity science, sports cardiology, AI, philosophy, adolescent mental health, leadership, untranslatable terms, and childhood in an age of excess.
The presentations aim to inspire the audience while providing practical frameworks and tangible tools for navigating contemporary life. TEDxBeixinqiao has assembled an impressive lineup of ten speakers from around the globe, including top researchers, entrepreneurs, and even an 8-year-old elementary school student. Attendees can expect an energetic afternoon filled with imaginative and thought-provoking ideas that will resonate long after the event concludes.
This year's lineup is divided into four main categories: health and longevity, the future of technology, philosophy, and youth perspectives. Let's take a closer look at this year's speakers.
**Health & Longevity**
- **Dr. Abraham K. C. Ho (Canada)**, Chief Health Officer of Bycare Health: “Breakthroughs in Longevity Science – How to Enhance Healthspan Past 100 and Beyond.”
A former surgeon turned longevity specialist for ultra-high-net-worth clients, Dr. Ho examines how recent advancements in biotech and AI could extend both lifespan and healthspan, as well as what actions can be taken now to reshape the aging process.
- **Dr. Youmin Zhong (China)**, Consultant Cardiologist at Beijing United Family Hospital: “Building Bridges Between Medicine and Sports.”
The founder of the hospital's Sports Cardiology Program and a lifelong runner, Dr. Zhong illustrates how cardiorespiratory fitness can transform vague advice like “exercise more” into specific movement guidelines that prevent illness and enhance daily vitality.
- **Dr. Shervin Molayem (USA)**, Periodontist & Researcher: “The Forgotten Organ: Building Trust Between the Mouth, the Body, and AI.”
As a prominent advocate for the mouth-body connection, Dr. Molayem discusses how gum disease and inflammation can impact conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. He also explores how AI-driven dentistry might help rebuild trust among patients, dentists, and the medical community.
**Future, Technology & Story**
- **Tom van Dillen (The Netherlands)**, Managing Partner at Greenkern: “The Magic Loop – How Sci-Fi Helps Us Read the Future Hiding in Plain Sight.”
An advisor based in Beijing and Berlin for organizations like Volkswagen and the World Economic Forum, van Dillen explains how science fiction can serve as a dataset for identifying signals regarding our real future in AI, smart cities, and more.
- **Gianluigi Perrone (Italy)**, Film Director: “How I Explained Life and Death to My Daughter with Artificial Intelligence.”
As a pioneer in digital cinema, VR storytelling, and AI tools, Perrone shares a narrative about a father using an AI-generated cartoon to explain death to his six-year-old, provoking deep questions about grief, technology, and the stories we pass on to future generations.
- **Nathan Midler (USA)**, Executive & Entrepreneur: “How to Lead Through Exponential Change.”
With two decades of experience in China leading initiatives at IBM and Harvard Business School Publishing, Midler introduces his Navigator Mindset framework, demonstrating how orienting, exploring, and discovering can empower leaders to navigate disruption effectively.
**Philosophy, Culture & Everyday Ideas**
- **Prof. Misha Tadd (USA)**, Associate Professor at Nankai University; Director of the Global Laozegetics Research Center: “The Laozi as a Bridge for Transcending Differences.”
With over 2,000 documented translations of the Laozi in 97 languages, Prof. Tadd's presentation examines how this ancient text resonates across cultures and how it continues to remind us of our shared humanity in a polarized world.
- **Prof. Caroline Pires Ting (Brazil)**, Philosopher & Visual Artist: “Bridges, Not Barriers: The Hidden Power of Untranslatables.”
As a postdoctoral researcher in philosophy and director of international relations at the Logica Universalis Association and Museu.XYZ, Prof. Pires Ting investigates how words that defy translation carry emotional truths and can create bridges between cultures rather than erect walls.
**Youth Voices**
- **Zoie Zhao (China)**, 8-Year-Old Student: “The Power of a Cardboard Tube.”
Zhao shares the story of her hamster, Cangcang, and a cramped cage, illustrating how excessive activities and possessions can limit opportunities for genuine play, gently urging parents to preserve blank spaces in their children's lives.
- **Madelyn Li (USA)**, 16-Year-Old Student: “Westerners Don't Protect Teenhood.”
A passionate debater and first-time TED speaker, Li discusses how extreme social media and tech usage contribute to
This year, there are ten amazing speakers scheduled to present.
