What is a TEDx event?
Imagine a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking conversations and new connections. A TEDx event is a unique gathering in our community that will unleash new ideas with the potential to inspire and inform.
Session 1 - 9:00 to 9:45
A grounded and thoughtful opening session exploring spirituality, focus, and sustainability.
Kriyena D. (Year 9)
Embracing Spirituality in a Smartphone World
How to stay grounded and spiritually connected in a hyper-digital age.
Simran M. (Year 10)
Using AI to Focus on Long-Term Goals
How AI can help shift our focus away from short-term dopamine hits to lasting progress.
Elias S. (Year 13)
Fixing Photosynthesis
How reprogramming plants may revolutionize sustainability and combat climate change.
Session 2 - 10:00 to 10:45
A session combining scientific curiosity and personal growth through psychology, leadership, and AI.
Annika B. (Year 8)
The Dark Side to the Sunshine
A mathematical look at the ethical and environmental costs of solar panels.
Riya M. (Year 10)
Feeling Seen – Can AI Support Mental Health?
How AI can become an ally for mental well-being and emotional support.
Aryav O. (Year 12)
Dear Future Me
Reflections on ambition, failure, and personal growth through leadership.
Session 3 - 11:15 to 12:00
A session diving into uncertainty, risk, and resilience across imagined futures and internal strength.
Zohaib G. (Year 8)
After the Fallout
A vivid thought experiment on what the world could look like after World War III.
Prisha O. (Year 10)
Fail. Fire. Rewire.
How the brain uses failure to build stronger neural connections and learning.
Ali-Mansur V. (Year 11)
The Most Dangerous Risks in Life Are the Ones We Don't See
From swimming to finance: how hidden threats require early detection and action.
Session 4 - 13:00 to 13:45
A globally conscious session with themes of diplomacy, ethics, and emotional connection.
Isha N. (Year 7)
Algorithms and Alliances
How mathematics is transforming foreign policy, especially in the Middle East.
Layla A. (Year 10)
The Gift of Life
A personal journey through organ donation and the power of medical hope.
Sanaaya P. (Year 12)
Jain Philosophy and Its Place in Our World
How ancient non-violent thinking can solve modern political and ethical challenges.
Session 5 - 14:00 to 14:45
An emotionally rich and globally-minded session exploring compassion, innovation, and rethinking democracy.
Armaan A. (Year 7)
Minecraft or Mindcraft?
Exploring the cognitive pros and cons of gaming from a student’s perspective.
Ekansh Nitalie G. (Year 9)
Hair, Hope, and Humanity
Donating hair to cancer patients—and the quiet power of small acts of compassion.
Isabella S. (Year 12)
Democracy is Failing
A bold critique of modern democracy and a look at what could come next.
Session 6 - 15:00 to 15:45
A high-energy and insightful closing session about memory, emotion, and mental clarity in a digital world.
Syed Ahmad A. (Year 11)
The Dopamine Pandemic
A wake-up call on how modern habits are driven by addictive dopamine cycles.
Adam A. (Year 8)
Hooked – Understanding the Addictive Design of Social Media
How social media platforms hijack our attention—and how to fight back.
Avyan A. (Year 10)
The Memory Trap
Why your memory is not as accurate as you think—and the real-world consequences.
Evening Session Part 1 – 19:30 to 21:00
A session centered on leadership, emotional intelligence, and civic responsibility, framed by real stories of transformation and tribute.
Kripa Gokal Dewani
Dopamine on a Plate - How Modern Food is Hijacking Your Brain
A powerful talk linking processed food to dopamine addiction, mood, and teen mental health.
Cheryl Nankoo
Rewriting Family - Lessons from Adoption, Identity, and Language
A powerful talk exploring adoption, identity, and how we can support families through mindful language.
Nicholas Paillart
The Duty of Remembrance for Those Who Fell for Our Freedom
A moving call to remember those who gave their lives in war, and why honoring them is a timeless responsibility.
Kai DeBenedictis
Follow-up talk on Nicholas Paillart's talk
The duty of the younger generation to remember.
Evening Session Part 2 – 21:15 to 22:30
A future-facing and emotionally resonant session exploring wellness, entrepreneurship, caregiving, and purpose.
Shahinda M. Baig
Building Purpose - Finding Clarity in the Messy Middle
A personal talk about transformation, clarity, and redefining success.
Samer Zaghlowl
From a Teacher to a Shark - How I Got a Deal on Shark Tank
High-energy, entrepreneurial inspiration rooted in a teacher’s journey.
Yosr Hamza
Caregiving, Careers, and the Courage to Keep Showing Up
A heartfelt conclusion exploring advocacy, caregiving, and resilience.
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