External Speakers
Dira Sugandi
Dira Sugandi (born 29 July 1979) is an Indonesian singer and actress whose work spans jazz, pop and contemporary performance. A childhood prizewinner in a national singing competition, she trained at Elfa Music Studio after high school and quickly built a career defined by expressive vocal work and collaborative projects. Her recorded work includes the album *Something about the Girl* (2010) and the 2017 singles “Langit” and “Pelangi.”
An experienced live performer, Dira has shared stages with international artists such as Keith Martin (Bandung, 2005) and Jason Mraz (Java Jazz Festival, 2009). She is also an acclaimed screen performer: her film debut in *9 Summers 10 Autumns* (2013) earned her nominations at the 2014 Indonesian Movie Actors Awards, and her screen credits extend through feature films released in 2014 and 2021, with additional projects slated for 2025. In music she has earned recognition including a 2022 Anugerah Musik Indonesia nomination as part of the contemporary jazz piece “II. The Falling.”
Brillian Fairiandi
Brillian Fairiandi is a visual storyteller, entrepreneur, and maker — Founder & CEO of Imajik Group and a passionate visualmaker. For nearly a decade he has transformed a simple tool and relentless determination into a craft that sits at the intersection of film, music and immersive digital experience. His work centers on turning ideas into intellectual property: concept → audio-visual work → systematic creative products that live across screens, social platforms and emerging virtual worlds.
Brillian’s love of film pushed him to widen his scope from standalone projects to scalable creative systems: narrative-first visuals, layered sound design and approaches that make animation, social content and metaverse experiences work together. Over the next decade he’s committed to building cross-disciplinary works that honor traditional storytelling while exploring new forms of audience engagement and digital ownership.
Theo Faybriean Octafiandy
Theo Faybriean Octafiandy is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bober Cafe, a position he has held since 23 November 2005. In that capacity he oversees the overall direction and day-to-day running of the business, guiding strategy, staff and the customer experience. Before founding Bober Cafe, he worked in broadcast media as a host at Kompas TV Jawa Barat and as a host at OZ Radio Bandung, experiences that have shaped his public-facing communication and presentation skills. His background bridges hospitality leadership and media, informing how he engages with customers, staff and the wider community.
Internal Speakers
Azka Hasna Putri
Azka Hasna Putri is a Grade 12 student at Global Prestasi School Bandung with a strong interest in economics and international relations. Actively involved in student leadership, she served one period in the Student Council as a leader in the Public Relations and Documentation division, where she worked on communication strategies and event documentation. Azka is also a member of the Global Prestasi School debate group and has participated in various economics, English, and debate competitions. Through debate and public speaking, she enjoys exploring global issues, justice, and the impact of economic decisions on society, believing that youth voices play an important role in shaping the future.
Jonah Faith Thomas
Jonah Faith Thomas is a thinker, leader, and creator with a track record of seeking what lies beyond the checklist. A co-founder of his school's Debate Club, head of events, and Executive Producer of TEDxGlobalPrestasiYouth 2025, he has won gold in science Olympiads and championed band competitions, not by striving for a perfect score, but by learning when to focus on impact over notes, ideas over slides, and connection over correctness. His journey is fueled by music, curiosity, food, and his faith, all asking one question: What matters more than being perfect?
Ezekiel Harmusial
Ezekiel Harmusial, born January 5, 2008, is an Indonesian high school student, debater, and youth leader with a strong interest in how ideas, systems, and technology shape society. He founded his school’s debate club and served two consecutive terms as Vice President of the student council, leading initiatives that strengthened student leadership and engagement. Academically focused on economics and accounting, he represented Bandung at the provincial level of the National Science Olympiad and now serves as Coordinator of Sponsorship for SMAksi Menulis, West Java’s largest student-led literacy event. With a growing interest in artificial intelligence and blockchain, he plans to study economics abroad and apply global insights to Indonesia’s future.
Starlene Kayteequa Yang
Starlene Kayteequa Yang (SKY) is a Grade 9 student at Global Prestasi School Bandung known for her curiosity and passion for growth. She has earned multiple academic and non-academic achievements, including a Bronze Medal in the 2025 Olimpiade Akademik Prestasi Siswa Nusantara and awards in basketball, storytelling, and public speaking, reflecting both her discipline and creativity. As a student leader and TEDx school curator, SKY enjoys exploring new experiences through sports, music, and creative pursuits. Through her talk “Stop FOMO, Start For Me,” she encourages young people to move beyond fear of missing out and find the courage to try, grow, and create their own path.
Caroline Tiar Panjaitan
Caroline Tiar Panjaitan is someone who's always searching and exploring scientific concepts. A 6th Grade Elementary student of GPS Bekasi, she has won several awards in science Olympiads and literacy competitions, not by only aiming for mastery, but also to understanding how things work, discovering new things, and experimenting with new things. Her odyssey flows with curiosity, support, and experience, all point to something rather peculiar: confusion is a sign that you're learning.
Joanna Stevia Chandrasaputra
Joanna Stevia Chandrasaputra is a scholar awardee at Global Prestasi School. She has earned numerous awards in astronomy olympiads and music competitions. She achieved the highest cumulative academic score for five consecutive semesters. Beyond her academic achievements, Joanna actively leads and contributes to various organizations. She has held leadership roles ranging from the National Science Student Association to her school’s band team. Passionate about sharing her knowledge, she serves as an astronomy olympiad tutor and mentored over 500 members of the astronomy community in 2025. She is also the founder of Astronomy Masterclass 2026 and The Astroguiders, an educational Instagram account dedicated to guiding young astronomy enthusiasts.
Khansa Rania Abdul
Khansa Rania Abdul is a delegate who moves through the world of international affairs not with noise, but with precision. She is, at her core, someone trying to find an answer—to understand why the world extracts such difficulty, and how one navigates the pressure without breaking. Her journey in Model United Nations is not defined by the awards she chases, but by the weight she carries and still manages to stand. She builds herself slowly, deliberately, turning struggle into strategy and pressure into presence. In every committee room, she is the anchor amidst competing voices—drafting, negotiating, holding the line when it matters most. She does not need to be the loudest. She simply refuses to be moved.