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Theme: TEDxUKM2025:WANDERING WEB

June 14, 2025
Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are available.

As humans, we are hardwired with an intrinsic desire to explore, learn, and grow. We yearn to better ourselves, to understand the world, and to contribute to something larger than ourselves. Yet, despite this innate drive, many of us hesitate at the first step. Wandering here refers not just to aimless drifting, but to the purposeful seeking of new knowledge, perspectives, and opportunities.

The web symbolises the interconnectedness of humanity—how intricately linked we are to one another. Much like a spider’s web, the threads that connect us are often subtle, not immediately noticeable, yet they are strong and influential. These hidden links quietly guide and shape the way we interact, creating a force that is both invisible and immensely powerful. Even though we may not always see the connections, they are there, working silently behind the scenes, constantly shaping our world. It emphasises that one choice, one influence, can trigger a cascading effect, shifting thoughts, behaviours, and even entire movements. It’s not just a ripple, but a dynamic web of influence that connects us all.

At its heart, Wandering Web is about recognizing the immense potential of that first step—of daring to wander, to seek, to discover. It is about the epiphany that comes when we step into this interconnected web, allowing ourselves to be influenced by others and, in turn, contributing our voice to a collective effort. By embracing the web of connections around us, we realise the strength that lies in unity.

Everyone, we invite you to join the Wandering Web—where we choose our own future, together.

Auditorium Siswa
Pusanika Level 2, The National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Bangi, Selangor, 43600
Malaysia
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Jess
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