Sujong Jeong
Climate Scientist
TALK TOPIC
CLIMATE CHANGE
TEDxSeoul 2026
PROGRAM
Beyond the known, explore the world across a wider spectrum.
A full day of talks and performances across three sessions, featuring ten speakers and performers exploring Full Spectrum — plus TEDxYou, a 60-second open-mic session for the audience, and a Networking Night to close out the day.
PROGRAM
OCT 17
SATURDAY
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM KST
Check-in
The journey of TEDxSeoul 2026 begins here. Complete your registration and get ready to meet the ideas and people who will be with us today.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM KST
Opening
We introduce the theme of TEDxSeoul 2026, “Full Spectrum,” and begin today's journey across three distinct spectrums.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM KST
Session 1: Tech & Science: The Radiant Logic
Technology is more than a tool for providing answers. It is a new lens that allows us to see what was once invisible. Through their unique perspectives, three speakers explore how technology and science can reveal a broader spectrum of possibilities.
Ryu Jung Hye
AI FUTURE FORUM Co-President
TALK TOPIC
HUMAN-CENTERED AI
Jihwan Ryu
Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST
TALK TOPIC
ROBOTICS
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM KST
Intermission
Take a moment to pause, reflect on the ideas you have encountered so far, and share your thoughts with those around you.
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM KST
Session 2: Humanity & Society: The Human Frequency
The signals that connect us are not always visible. Gesture and culture, attention and immersion, kindness and trust—forces that are difficult to quantify—shape our relationships and the choices we make. Three speakers explore how, across different cultures, generations, and social environments, we can remain connected while preserving our ability to choose and act for ourselves as human beings.
Ahifon Soundea Daniel
Dancer & Choreographer
PERFORMANCE
CULTURAL CONNECTION
James Rhee
Red Helicopter Founder, Author & Producer
TALK TOPIC
HUMAN AGENCY
Terry Kim
Cinema and Media Analyst
TALK TOPIC
MORAL AMBIGUITY, MEDIA CONSUMPTION
3:45 PM – 4:10 PM KST
Intermission
When different perspectives meet, new questions begin. Before the next session, take a short break and freely exchange the ideas that have emerged today.
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM KST
Red Ticket Draw
Time to add a little luck to the inspiration of the talks! Dyson headphones and an F45 membership are just the start. We'll be drawing winners for a whole range of gifts from our partners. Red Tickets can be purchased at the venue.
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM KST
TEDxYou
Now, the stage is yours. TEDxYou is a 60-second idea session where audience members become the speakers on the TEDx stage. Share a question that came to you today, a thought you have carried with you for a long time, or one idea you want others to hear—all within 60 seconds. As more perspectives come together, the Full Spectrum of today grows even broader.
4:40 PM – 5:52 PM KST
Session 3: Design & Entertainment: The Living Blueprint
Ideas sometimes reach us before words do—through movement, imagery, space, and sound—creating new sensations and experiences through different languages of creativity. Four speakers explore movement, design, imagery, and music to help us see the familiar in new ways and discover new approaches to creating joy and meaningful experiences in everyday life.
Seia Lee
Singer & Entrepreneur
PERFORMANCE
RESONANCE AND DREAM
Simon Loasby
Head of Hyundai Design Center, Hyundai Motor Company
TALK TOPIC
DESIGN LEADERSHIP AND EMPATHY
Rima Yoon
Head Creative Director of Rigend Creative
TALK TOPIC
VISUAL STORYTELLING
Kany Diabaté Ahn
Choreographer & Entertainer
TALK TOPIC
MOVEMENT
5:52 PM – 5:55 PM KST
Closing
Bringing together the ten distinct perspectives shared throughout the day into one spectrum, we conclude the official program of TEDxSeoul 2026.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM KST
Networking Night
Venue: Thinking inside the Box
Networking Night ticket holders only
The conversation continues even after the talks are over. This is a time for speakers, audience members, and the TEDxSeoul community to meet freely, connect the ideas of the day, and discover new questions and possibilities for collaboration. An idea that begins on stage continues into its next story through the connections between people.