Theme: Lens of Reality

To support ideas worth spreading, TEDx Universitas Negeri Makassar will hold a big event with the theme “Lens of Reality”. The phrase "Lens of Reality" can be interpreted as a perspective or way of looking at reality or the real world. Through this theme, we expect the birth of deeper reflection on the reality that we face in everyday life. Like a camera lens, we will invite every participant to see the world in a new and fresh way. This theme will also be part of our main culture in appreciating extraordinary speakers with their unique perspectives on the world. We believe that every individual has a unique lens of reality, shaped by their respective experiences, cultures, and perspectives which then create an idea and innovation to change everything. Through this event, we will invite every participant to explore and see clearly how ideas can produce transformative changes to the world. It's time for us to see the world from a different perspective! “Lens of Reality” will take us on an intellectual journey that will change the way we view this life.

Ballroom Theater Floor 3
Universitas Negeri Makassar
Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, 90222
Indonesia

Arif Rahman D.G. Rate

Musical Storyteller.

Arif Rahman, commonly known as A.R. Daeng Rate, is a musical storyteller actively involved in preserving Makassarese art forms. His main focus is sinrilik, an oral tradition that narrates legendary tales in a musical style. Since 2010, he has been dedicated to performing and reintroducing sinrilik, which is on the brink of extinction due to the dwindling number of practitioners. In addition to performing sinrilik, Daeng Rate conducts research on the role of oral traditions as collective memory and a means of knowledge dissemination within communities. He also collaborates with other artists to preserve and further develop sinrilik. Daeng Rate is also deeply concerned with environmental issues rooted in indigenous wisdom. He actively advocates for the life philosophy of the Kajang indigenous community as a source of cultural and environmental knowledge.

Nurul Habaib Al Mukarramah

Climate Activist.

Nurul Habaib Al Mukarramah is a young leader consistently committed to writing, speaking, and acting on climate and environment for the past 5 years. As a Global Climate Ambassador of the World Bank Group Youth-to-Youth Community and Head of Research and Policy at Climate Catalysts, Nurul has inspired and mobilized over 1,500 individuals to address the climate crisis through advocating climate justice at various local, national, and international platforms, including the Student Energy Summit 2023 parallel with UNFCCC COP28 UAE and an Observer at COP29 Azerbaijan. Since her law student era to her current role as a member of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law, Nurul has actively influenced policy through research on environmental law and climate crisis.

Pratiwi Hamdhana AM

Women Empowerment Advocate.

Meet Pratiwi Hamdhana AM, a passionate advocate for women empowerment and a trailblazing Certified Financial Planner! As the co-founder of Setara Berdaya Group, she has built an inspiring social enterprise ecosystem, starting with TENOON in 2017, which empowers women and people with disabilities through craftsmanship. By 2020, her efforts expanded with Berdaya Bareng, focusing on youth, women, and disability empowerment in Eastern Indonesia. One of their standout programs, the Digital Access Programme, has already impacted over 2,000 lives. Beyond social entrepreneurship, Pratiwi channels her expertise into hospitality with Renjana Enterprise, a thriving business which now expanding to its 8th branch. Through her unique lens of reality shaped by innovation, culture, and compassion, Pratiwi continues to challenge norms and create lasting impact.

Resekiani Mas Bakar

Emotion, Expression, & I/O Psychologist.

Resekiani Mas Bakar is a seasoned academic and psychologist, currently serving as a lecturer and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM). With a deep passion for experimental psychology research, she has spent the past 15 years exploring topics such as Service, Interpersonal Relationships, Emotional Labor, Emotion Regulation, and Embodiment, publishing her findings in nationally and internationally acclaimed journals. Her strong background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology has made her a sought-after speaker, coach, and trainer, with a focus on human resource development. Drawing from her expertise in psychology and years of research, she will shed light on how an authentic smile holds the potential to transform relationships, uplift emotions, and create meaningful connections in a world that often neglects its simplicity and power.

Rifli Mubarak

Government Relation Specialist & Writer.

Rifli Mubarak is a dedicated government relations specialist and sustainability researcher, currently contributing to a prominent think tank in the energy and sustainability sector. He is deeply passionate about engaging with diverse fields, including sustainability, business, human rights, education, and youth empowerment. Rifli's achievements include being selected as a delegate at the 2024 Indonesian Youth Democracy Forum, where he had the opportunity to address a letter to the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. He was also recognized as an IISMA 2021 Awardee at the University of California, Davis, and has contributed to legal and policy research, including work with T20, the G20 Indonesia think tank group, in 2022. In addition to his professional pursuits, Rifli actively shares his insights on social media, crafting narratives on personal growth and self-reflection through engaging literary storytelling and true stories.

Therry Alghifary

Peace & Education Activist.

Therry Alghifary is a peace and education activist from Makassar, Indonesia. He is deeply committed to promoting the values of peace, non-violence, and quality education. Therry was actively involved in student movements, directly confronting challenges such as violence in student cadre and inter-group conflicts. His experiences were further enriched through his participation in the Indonesia Mengajar program, which strengthened his appreciation for Indonesia's diversity. His concerns about violence and his experiences with diversity in Indonesia Mengajar laid the foundation for establishing the "KITA Bhineka Tunggal Ika" Foundation, an organization dedicated to peace education and non-violence. Through this foundation, he actively creates spaces for dialogue, strengthens community networks, and promotes the values and principles of peace among young people and educators in various educational settings.