Ted Rippon Alina Sandalova Zhangir Meshitbek Itsuki Harada Frances Tonibelle S. Pediapco Geneva Huang Dr. Iva Bimpli Dr. Kanishka Elupula Tania Bagwan

Presenters only – Global Systems in Transition: Sport, Finance, Trade, and Migration

A Talk by Ted Rippon , Alina Sandalova , Zhangir Meshitbek , Itsuki Harada , Frances Tonibelle S. Pediapco , Geneva Huang , Dr. Iva Bimpli , Dr. Kanishka Elupula and Tania Bagwan

About this Talk

Students will present their original research and respond to questions from academic professionals as well as peers. Featuring the following presentations:

Ted Rippon – The Economic Cost of Concussion in Australian and US Sport

Alina Sandalova – The Role of Tokenization in Reducing Financing Costs and Increasing Investment in Kazakhstani SMEs

Zhangir Meshitbek – Global Plastic Waste Trade After China’s National Sword: Evidence from 2016–2022 UN Comtrade Data

Itsuki Harada – Investigating the socioeconomic impact and the political implications behind hosting a mega sporting events: A cross cultural review

Frances Tonibelle S. Pediapco – The Evolving Landscape of Financial Payments in the Digital Age

Geneva Huang – Global Migration Determinants: A Data-Driven Analysis of Economic, Demographic, and Environmental Influences

September 14, 2025, 05:30 AM

05:30 AM - 07:00 AM

About The Speakers

Ted Rippon

Ted Rippon

Student Presenter


Alina Sandalova

Alina Sandalova

Student Presenter


Zhangir Meshitbek

Zhangir Meshitbek

Student Presenter


Itsuki Harada

Itsuki Harada

Student Presenter


Frances Tonibelle S. Pediapco

Frances Tonibelle S. Pediapco

Student Presenter


Geneva Huang

Geneva Huang

Student Presenter


Dr. Iva Bimpli

Dr. Iva Bimpli

Lecturer, University of Leeds & Hellenic Economic Chamber

An award winning academic with experience in Economics, Business and Sustainability


Dr. Kanishka Elupula

Dr. Kanishka Elupula

Ph.D. in anthropology, Harvard University


Tania Bagwan

Tania Bagwan

Indigo