Theme: Bridge

Attracted by TEDx’ spirit of ideas worth sharing and CEIBS’ value of supporting dreams, encouraging innovation and contributing to society, TEDxCEIBS has attracted tens of thousands of audience members since its establishment in 2013.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of CEIBS. In the school’s recent history, through TEDxCEIBS, we have grasped the spirit of “Change Maker” in 2015, marched along the “Path” in 2016, challenged ourselves to “Re(de)fine” in 2017 and discovered our true “Origin” in 2018. This year, we invite you to cross over the “Bridge” with us to transcend.
As we all know, a conventional bridge crosses visible boarders and connects people, objects and landscapes. The “Bridge” we are building at TEDxCEIBS this evening is an abstract one, sharing of ideas that will lead us into unknown territories.
The form of this bridge is boundless. It could be that Aha! moment realized at the end of a tedious pursuit of knowledge. It could be a channel of communication to reduce gaps between cultures and nations. It could even be a series of innovations that will help lead us to a better future.

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Joyce Deng

Vice President, Luxottica

Joyce Deng has over 17 years of experience in luxury retail, marketing, and brand management. She is one of the industry’s top experts. Her experience spans names such as Ogilvy, Louis Vuitton, Coach, and Bottega Veneta. Joyce has acquired notable international retail and general management experience and has collaborated closely with clients and partners in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US. She is currently part of senior management at Luxottica – a leading eyewear brand and innovative retailer – where she has expanded her experience and insight into a more comprehensive luxury, fashion, and lifestyle business.

Wei Lin

Design Engineer, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Wei Lin is a senior engineer at CCCC Highway Consultant Co., Ltd. He holds a Master of Science degree awarded jointly by Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities. He worked on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge for 10 years as a design engineer during some of the most critical parts of the project. In 2018, he was presented with the Innovation / Start-up Young Star Award for Beijing’s Xicheng District. To date, he has contributed to more than forty papers, articles, and lectures for TU Delft, Imperial College London, NTU, and NUS on new engineering philosophies concerning island and tunnelling projects