Theme: 20:20 Vision

TEDxDoncaster returns after the challenges of the global COVID 19 pandemic with our inaugural TEDxYouth Doncaster .This event will provide a platform for young Doncastrians to share ideas worth spreading and our theme will remains the same as before the pandemic hit . Our theme for TEDxYouth Doncaster is 2020 Vision. The event will focus it’s lens on how we want our society to look in the immediate and near future.

When we were planning TEDxYouth in 2019 we had no idea of what was to come in 2020 and the following sentence perhaps has more resonance now than it did back then. " The year 2020 proposes to be a year of unprecedented change both in terms of technology and humankind." So with that in mind we are looking forward to sharing the delayed TEDxYouth Doncaster 2020 on Sunday 5th September 2021.

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Alfie Lockey

Student

Alfie is a student currently studying at XP School and will be going into year 11 in the up coming academic year. Alfie’s special interests include plant sciences, linguistics and art in various mediums.

Amaan Saqlain

Student and Deputy Youth MP

We live in an era where everyone is entitled to equal rights. Then why is it for far too long young people are given no political importance? This is because we have no electoral rights. We must change this attitude and give young people the voice and power that they deserve. Amaan Saqlain is the current Deputy Youth MP for Rotherham. and throughout the last five years, Amaan held office as Senior Youth MP as well as other positions locally, nationally and internationally.

Curtis Yip

Student & Political Activist

An inspiring young man passionate about contributing to positive change eager to share his thoughts and ideas.

Darcy Cousins

Student and Singer Songwriter

Darcy Rose Cousins is a talented Doncasterian and only twelve years old . Darcy has being dreaming of singing and performing all her life and her dream of performing in front of audiences is finally happening. Darcy has been writing songs for around two years and has recently completed two albums along with 16 singles. The support from Darcy local school has resulted in an invitation to perform for the prestigious BBC Introducing stage on radio . Darcy has said that singing on the BBC will be very scary for her because of her anxiety but she will fight it and put on the best performance that she has ever done. Darcy also plays the piano, ukulele, bass and a little bit of guitar. Darcy acknowledges the tremendous support from her family, friends, schools and even perfect strangers in creating the right conditions for Darcy to chase down her dreams.

David Walusuimbi

Rapper Songwriter & Producer

Born in South London and raised in Doncaster, Junior is a songwriter, rapper and producer. Coming from a family of music, picking up a pen and playing around with a keyboard came naturally to Junior, he has been writing from the age of 13 with inspirations stemming from many genres, mainly RnB and Rap from any era. As a co-founder of GSD he is alongside many Doncaster creatives who wants to be part of the start of a new way of thinking for the locals, which is to collaborate to make progress together so that those who follow can take it even further.

Jake Harris

Strategy Analyst

Jake has recently graduated in Economics from the University of Warwick following graduation Jake secured a role as a Strategy Analyst at a leading investment bank. Born in Doncaster Jake spent much of his childhood in Balby, Jake is a proud Doncasterian and is still connected to his local community. On Sunday 5th September at CAST in Doncaster Jake hopes to share his idea worth spreading and challenge the audience to take action.

Janeile Eardley

Student & Activist

Janeile is an 18 year old A-Level student from Lincolnshire and Youth Officer for the Labour Party.

Jemima Longcake

Intersectional activist and CEO

I am an intersectional activist and CEO, working with groups like the BBC, COP, and The Children's’ Society.

Sheheryaar Baber

Student

A young person wanting to leave a positive impact on this world and to make friends and family proud.

Summer Cunningham

Student & Author

An aspiring author, Summer is a fifteen-year-old student with hope for a youth-led future. After struggling with anxiety disorders as a result of the pressure placed on young people in modern day Britain, Summer hopes to alleviate this pressure by altering the way that people perceive young people, one small step at a time.