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).

Amman Academy
Sulayman Abd Al Qadir As، Sukkari، Amman
Amman, ٰĀmmān (Al ٰĀşimah), 11195
Jordan

Bana Al Daher

Student

I am interested in drama and acting, travelling and getting to know new cultures, chemistry, and even rock collecting. Because of my varied interests, I find it very difficult to choose one path for my future. But I would say that my main goal in life is to actually know the true definition of the world.

Dareen Al Kotob

College Counselor

Infused with a burning passion for continuous learning and growth, I believe I can characterize myself as a strong-mined, ambitious, and soulful individual that basks gracefully in the smallest pleasures of life. I enjoy reading and writing. I also have a tingling enthusiasm for salsa dancing and the world of fitness and health.

Farah Arnaout

Student

I aspire to become an architect because I am interested in design, arts, psychology, and physics.

Farah Kassab

Student

I love writing and politics. My aspiration is to cover political crises that happen around the world. I believe writing about these political crises is essential to raising the awareness necessary to discuss and tackle them.

Khaled Ghabeish

Student

I consider myself to be a very artistic person. I always like to keep my mind going and think creatively. This characteristic is what has led me to develop my dream of becoming a director. However, there are some challenges that I need to go through in order to get there, one of them being my ADHD.

Majeda Shammout

Student

I would love to spend the rest of my life reading sci-fi and romance novels. I am also very interested in law and women's rights. I aspire to be a lawyer, own a law firm, and maybe become a chef (I dream big).

Rama Hamad

Student

I’m very interested in art, design and English. I'm hoping to study interior design in university, while keeping reading and creative writing as a hobby and as a form of self-expression. I will be discussing some of the issues growing up in an all-male household, and how they shed light on gender norms and expectations.

Raneem Kalbouneh

Student

I see myself as a passionate person. Some of the things I am interested in include reading, politics, and music. My speech is about my journey across the world and my experience with culture shock. Everyone dreams about moving to America, studying abroad, and working in a foreign country; but what is it really like?

Saif Ayesh

Student

I'm the kind of person who is always down to experience what I have not yet discovered. I was once told that the human mind feeds on creativity and dies on routine, but I think an adventure full of creativity is worthless if you are on your own.

Yara Al Na'san

Student

My interests are writing poetry and speeches, and learning languages. I have always wanted to be a professional poet and a speaker, which is why I decided to be a part of this year’s TEDx event. As a perfectionist, I am interested in anxiety and its relationship with perfectionism.

Zeena Daoud

Student

I hope to someday be a novelist, a public speaker, a journalist, and hopefully, a slam poet. I promote exploration, risk taking, and courage by talking about my stories and leaps of faith. I hope I can inspire people to get out of their shells and discover who they are with an open mind and a daring attitude.