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In an increasingly polarised society of clashing ideas and rising tensions, we find ourselves at a noisy, fragmented crossroad. International Think Big Summit 2024 aims to cut through the chaos, exploring the power of Middle Ground to bridge understanding within oneself and among others.
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Should we embrace a homogenous Malaysian culture over preserving diverse cultural identities in the pursuit of national unity?
What is a crossroad without its differently headed roads coinciding at one place? What is Malaysia without its medley of vibrant colours jam-packed in a single nation? Yet “Malaysia, Truly Asia” appears to be only a facade, due to the underlying tensions and divisions that often overshadow our diverse identity.
How should Malaysians shape our moral stance in the Gaza conflict?
Malaysia is widely recognized for its pro-Palestinian stance. With the Palestinian-Israeli conflict showing no signs of resolution at the crossroad, we would like to take a holistic approach to this taboo-ed topic by exploring the philosophy, history, and ethics behind the conflict, including
How should Malaysians shape our moral stance in the Gaza conflict?
Malaysia is widely recognized for its pro-Palestinian stance. With the Palestinian-Israeli conflict showing no signs of resolution at the crossroad, we would like to take a holistic approach to this taboo-ed topic by exploring the philosophy, history, and ethics behind the conflict, including:
How can we foster productive dialogue in the face of opposing public narratives?
Amid a flood of information (and misinformation), including social media fakes and deep fakes, fake news and corruptions, thanks to technology and power interests, it is becoming exasperatingly challenging to discern which narratives are manufactured and which are true. We are left paralysed at the crossroads, wondering where to pursue the elusive truth.
Do memes and social media content provide a superior aesthetic experience compared to traditional art?
Art is often said to transcend time and space: the Mona Lisa's enigmatic gaze holds as much mystery today as it did in the 16th century. But can the same be said of the "Surprised Pikachu" meme, or perhaps Uncle Roger's signature 'Haiyaa!' in his parody-style TikTok videos?
Do memes and social media content provide a superior aesthetic experience compared to traditional art?
Art is often said to transcend time and space: the Mona Lisa's enigmatic gaze holds as much mystery today as it did in the 16th century. But can the same be said of the "Surprised Pikachu" meme, or perhaps Uncle Roger's signature 'Haiyaa!' in his parody-style TikTok videos?
Why are we still so lonely despite living in a hyperconnected society?
The light turns green. Dozens of pedestrians passing by. Shoulders brushing against each other. But no one stops, and no words are exchanged. Despite living in the pinnacle of hyper-individualization and hyperconnectivity, the current generation is commonly dubbed the “Loneliest Generation”.
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Join us in a real-life human spectrogram during the Think Big Hour to visually map out your stance in a spectrum of diverse ideologies and identities.
Experience our one-of-a-kind networking by participating in meaningful dialogues and polylogues with those who hold distinct and opposite viewpoints from you, and truly experience the power of finding Middle Ground.
Engage with a diversity of impactful organizations championing various ideologies including think tanks, NGOs and changemakers, and explore how you can be part of these communities.
Participate in a philosophical art exhibit where deep reflection and aesthetic experience meet, by engaging with traditional and contemporary art philosophically.
Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Ethics Center at Fresno State, past President of Concerned Philosophers for Peace. Dr. Fiala is an internationally respected expert on the philosophy of peace, nonviolence, and pacifism.
Managing Director at LeapEd Services, member of the global “HP Futures Council on Tomorrow’s Schools”, awardee of Lifetime Achievement Award for Education Excellence from KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific.
Executive Assistant Director at Centre for Postnormal Policies and Future Studies (CPPFS), Deputy Editor at Critical Muslim.
Ex-Economic Adviser to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 2018-2020. Dr. Muhammed also served as a consultant for various prominent organizations including World Bank and the UN Development Program. He is also the author of the bestselling book, Colours of Inequality.
Academic researcher and proficient writer on topics including race-based, identity politics, Malaysian identity, national unity, culture, and religion. He is also the translator of the book “Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa.”
On secondment as an Expert Researcher at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Human Ecology at UPM. Dr. Murni has 14 year of research experience on hate speech, and has also recently released her seminal book entitled, “From Hate to Hope: A Holistic Approach to Address Hate Speech.”
Clinical psychologist and family therapist of over 17 years, founder of Silver Lining Psychologist Specialist. She’s also actively involved in MMHA, Mercy Malaysia and WAO.
Senior vice president of Group Research, Development & Policy, and Malaysian Professional Talent at TalentCorp, has more than 20 years of experience in human resources management. She is also member of the NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women (NIEW) and enrols in the Women’s Directors Programme (WDP).
Co-host of the popular Malaysian podcast, Keluar Sekejap (KS), Managing Director of Watchtower Advosiroy, a corporate advisory firm that assists investors in navigating Malaysia’s corporate landscape. Prior to this, Shahril was the Information Chief for UMNO, and the Economic Director in the Prime Ministers Office (2021-2022).
Deputy Secretary General for the Ministry of Unity in Malaysia.
Stay tuned for more speakers.
Nurul Izzah Anwar
Former Member of Parliament, Political Activist
Prof. Emeritus Osman Bakar
Holder of AI-Ghazali Chair of Epistemology and Civilizational Studies and Renewal at ISTAC-IIUM
Dr. Alan Lightman
Physicist and Professor of the Practice of the Humanities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prof. Syed Farid al-Attas
Professor in the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore
Shahril Hamdan
Ex-Information Chief of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
YB Lim Yi Wei
Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) of Kampung Tunku
Nick Khaw
Economist and Head of Research at Khazanah National
Nisha Ayub
Malaysian transgender rights activist, co-founder of SEED Foundation
Chan Soon Seng
CEO of Teach for Malaysia
Ex-Information Chief of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Economist and Head of Research at Khazanah National
Malaysian transgender rights activist, co-founder of SEED Foundation
CEO of Teach for Malaysia (TFM)
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International Think Big Summit (ITBS) is a summit that involves leading luminaries and changemakers across the world. This year we are exploring the theme "Crossroads: Where Diverging Minds Converge in Rojak Malaysia", where diverse and distinct perspective come together to find middle ground.
The Summit is scheduled to take place on the 15th of December, 2024, from 9 am to 7pm at HELP University Subang Bestari/Subang 2 Campus, EMPH/Multipurpose Hall (accessible by public transport). Online participation will also be available for participants located outside of KL/Klang Valley.
The Summit features a mix of talks, panel discussions, discussions, interactive activities, pop-up booths and a wide variety of exciting Summit offerings exclusive for this year's Summit (see our Summit Specials section of more details). We will cover a wide range of topics from self-help, identity, diversity, truth, art, war, politics, and more. Participants can engage in talks with renowned speakers, network with participants from diverse backgrounds, and explore booths with advocacy groups and organizations championing various social causes.
The Summit is open to everyone from diverse backgrounds, identities, professions, and age groups.
Yes, you can. The event is a hybrid event where certain talks will be livestreamed to allow participants outside of the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur to participate online.
Yes you can. However, a flat ticket fee is charged. And we highly encourage participants to stay for the whole day to allow the learnings of the Summit to take full effect in your everyday life and interactions.
You can register directly on our website here (scroll down for the sign up button) or over at Eventbrite (https://itbs2024crossroads.eventbrite.com). Walk-in registration on event day is also available at a different rate. However, registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis based on the venue’s capacity. Hence, we recommend you to register before the event day to secure your spot.
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There won't be any food or refreshments provided at the Summit. However, there will be pop-up booths selling food and drinks at the Summit where you can choose based on your preferences. Additionally, nearby cafés and restaurants will be available for those who prefer a wider selection of meals.
Yes, we welcome volunteers to be a part of the Summit. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to hello@myphilsoc.com for more information.
We welcome organizations/speakers that align with our Summit theme this year to become our partners. Please reach out to us at hello@myphilsoc.com with a brief partnership/speaker proposal to discuss collaboration opportunities. The deadline for speaker proposal submission is November 15, 2024, and the deadline for partnership proposal submission is November 30, 2024.
You do not need a PayPal account to register. Your email address is collected for communication purpose.
In light of the Summit's sponsorship by TalentCorp, the ticket are now FREE! Grab them now before they are gone!
International Think Big Summit (ITBS) 2024 presents perspectives traditionally viewed as occupying opposite ends of various spectrums meeting at a noisy crossroad.
It will be a full-day of diverse mind-stretching talks, panel discussions, philosophical art exhibit, a real-life human spectrogram and booths involving changemaking organizations on December 15th (Sunday), from 9am to 6.30pm at HELP University, Subang Bestari!
Whether you are a left-leaning advocate, right-leaning conservative, existentialist, pragmatist, art enthuasiast, nationalist, multiculturalist, pacifist, or simply someone who wants to learn more, ITBS 2024 invites you to find your way forward amidst the chaos and differences in the world we live in.
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