Theme: Inspired by Change

Students from WASO will explore questions which plague modern society and delve into the realm of innovation and discovery. This event will be based upon aspects of everyday life which link to the world outside our small communities. Students will analyze how humankind are evolving as a species into a new era of enlightenment.

GEMS Wellington Academy
Silicon Oasis
Dubai, Dubayy, PO Box 49746
United Arab Emirates

Jameela Nagri

Student

Jameela Nagri is a 16 year old student, activist and feminist. Motivated and inspired by the influx of new ideas in our modern world, she enjoys a good debate and is passionate about biochemistry and visual arts.

Josh Howard

Student

Josh Howard is a 16 year old media student currently studying in St. Helens college. He has a vast amount of enthusiasm for space, quantum physics, and obviously, the beggining of all things.

Josh Howard

Student

Josh Howard is a 16 year old media student currently studying in St. Helens college. He has a vast amount of enthusiasm for space, quantum physics, and obviously, the beginning of all things.

Karan Maitra

Student

Karan is 17 year old student currently attending his first year at UC Santa Barbara. With a passionate interest in the sciences, Karan is often quoted to be a 'genius' by friends and family.

Munira Rajkotwalla

Student

Munira Rajkotwalla is a 16 year old student with a wide ranging set of beliefs, talents and passions. She also suffers from one unique condition - misophonia.

Naqiya Kantawala

Student

Naqiya is a young eco enthusiast who is soon going to embark on her post sixteen education.

Sharmilla Shaheed

Student

Sharmilla Saheed is an ex-student at GEMS Wellington Academy, DSO who is passionate about a wide array of social, cultural and political issues. She always looks forward to learning about our the rapidly developing sphere of awareness.

Sian Evans

Student

Sian Evans is an international student, born and raised in Dubai with a single parent who is actively involved in various parts of the community. As a result of this, she has had lots of involvement with charity work and been exposed to many things that other people have not had the opportunity to.

Taher Kathawala

Student

Taher Kathawala, a student from GEMS Wellington Academy DSO, loves telling stories and talking about himself, so any opportunity to do that on stage is more than welcome.

Waleed Aamir

Student

Waleed Aamir is a very energetic and intelligent student. He is a born leader and a marvelous presenter. In and out of school he is sensational at technology. In his free time he likes to further develop his skills in technology and also spares some time to play video games. His speech at TedX was very informative and very hilarious too. His confidence struck his audience with awe and dazzled them. He is truly an inspiration.

Youssef El Deriny

Student

Youssef El Deriny, who describes himself as a little weird, believes he sees the world from a different perspective. One day, he wishes to change the world.