The stories of top Hong Kong-based author and journalist Nury Vittachi range in genre from drama to science-fiction to crime. He is also noted as the founder of Asia Literary Review, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival and the Man Asian Literary Prize.

Through his blog, The Curious Diary of Mr. Jam, Nury and his gang record the absurd customs of Earthling society. These diary notes appear regularly in newspapers, magazines, and on TV and radio in at least a dozen countries. Nury thinks the next generation of entertainment blockbusters is already under production. The only thing is -- they're trapped inside your brain. At TEDxHKUST, Nury will be handing you the key.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.*

(*Subject to certain rules and regulations)