Every breakthrough begins with a connection. A conversation between disciplines. A collision of perspectives. A moment that challenges what we thought we knew. This year, Inter[x] celebrates the power to Interact, Intersect, and Interrupt—to connect across boundaries, uncover unexpected possibilities, and rethink the world through fresh perspectives. From science and technology to business, culture, and human experience, our speakers reveal how transformation happens when and where different worlds meet. Join us as we explore the ideas that connect us, challenge us, and inspire us to shape what's next.
Every breakthrough begins with a connection. A conversation between disciplines. A collision of perspectives. A moment that challenges what we thought we knew. This year, Inter[x] celebrates the power to Interact, Intersect, and Interrupt—to connect across boundaries, uncover unexpected possibilities, and rethink the world through fresh perspectives. From science and technology to business, culture, and human experience, our speakers reveal how transformation happens when and where different worlds meet. Join us as we explore the ideas that connect us, challenge us, and inspire us to shape what's next.
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Are bats really the villains we've made them out to be? Linfa Wang explores how the worlds of wildlife, human activity, and medical science inter[sect] to reshape our understanding of pandemics. By challenging misconceptions and drawing inspiration from nature, his work reveals how crossing disciplinary boundaries can unlock new possibilities for global health.
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Who shapes the way we think? You or your technology? Professor Gemma Calvert explores how neuroscience, psychology, and digital innovation converge to reveal the ways social media, short-form content, and AI are rewiring our brains. By learning to inter[rupt] these invisible influences, we can reclaim our focus in an increasingly connected world.
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Why do some moments leave us feeling more alive than others? When anthropology, psychology, sociology, and marketing inter[sect], ordinary moments become extraordinary. Julien Cayla uncovers the hidden forces behind collective energy, showing how insights from multiple disciplines can help us create richer, more meaningful human connections every day.
Can a performance change a life beyond the stage? Tysha Khan shares how storytelling, empathy, and healthcare inter[act] to transform acting into a powerful tool for learning, communication, and healing- proving that the most meaningful performances often happen offstage.
What if the way we experience a city isn't shaped by what we see, but by what we hear? Marcus Tan explores where theatre, sound, culture, and technology intersect, and how we inter[act] with these sonic landscapes to shape our memories, identities, and sense of belonging.
Are bats really the villains we've made them out to be? Linfa Wang explores how the worlds of wildlife, human activity, and medical science inter[sect] to reshape our understanding of pandemics. By challenging misconceptions and drawing inspiration from nature, his work reveals how crossing disciplinary boundaries can unlock new possibilities for global health.
Who shapes the way we think? You or your technology? Professor Gemma Calvert explores how neuroscience, psychology, and digital innovation converge to reveal the ways social media, short-form content, and AI are rewiring our brains. By learning to inter[rupt] these invisible influences, we can reclaim our focus in an increasingly connected world.
Why do some moments leave us feeling more alive than others? When anthropology, psychology, sociology, and marketing inter[sect], ordinary moments become extraordinary. Julien Cayla uncovers the hidden forces behind collective energy, showing how insights from multiple disciplines can help us create richer, more meaningful human connections every day.
Can a performance change a life beyond the stage? Tysha Khan shares how storytelling, empathy, and healthcare inter[act] to transform acting into a powerful tool for learning, communication, and healing- proving that the most meaningful performances often happen offstage.
What if the way we experience a city isn't shaped by what we see, but by what we hear? Marcus Tan explores where theatre, sound, culture, and technology intersect, and how we inter[act] with these sonic landscapes to shape our memories, identities, and sense of belonging.
