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).

Echo Echo Theatre
Waterloo House, Magazine Street
Derry, Derry, BT486HH
United Kingdom

Adam Friel

Adam Friel is a year 14 student at Foyle College, Derry.

Aisling Campbell

Aisling Campbell is 17 years old and attends Saint Mary's College in Derry.

Anna McDonald

Anna Mc Donald, is in her last year of A-Levels at Strabane Academy completing English, History and Health and Social. Anna is excited to be chosen for this opportunity.

Caolan Doyle-Doherty

Caolan Doyle-Doherty is a pupil at St Joseph’s Boys School, Derry.

Clara Clements

Clara Clements is a singer and Year 12 student at St. Mary's Limavady, currently taking her GCSE exams later this year.

Emily Ross

My name is Emily, I’m a year 14 at Cecilia’s College, I am studying History, Politics and Drama. I have a passion for literature and reading, which inspired me to talk about the importance of reading for TEDX Youth, I think it is a vital way for young people to learn and develop as I have done. Whether that be through plays, poetry or prose. I am excited to have this experience to speak about my passion for literature though TEDX and discuss the importance of certain authors and books which have left an impression on me.

Emmy Hyndman

My name is Emmy Hyndman. I am sixteen years old and I attend Castlederg High School. Reading, writing, and music are examples of the many things which are important to me. I believe Imagination is vital to opening the mind. Goals and ambitions, entering a creative mindset, or simply enjoying free time, imagination plays a role in it all. I aim to inspire. Inspire individuals to reach for the stars, grasp their goal, and achieve their dream. I am a thorough believer that if you put your mind to it, it can be achieved. Nothing is impossible.

James Douglas

My name is James Douglas, I am 18 years old and currently studying my A-levels at Lumen Christi College. I like physics, chess, and playing visually impaired sports like Goalball. I was born with oculocutaneous albinism, a condition which means I have less melanin, which affects my hair, skin and eyesight. I chose to centre my talk around my experience as someone with a visual impairment, and how our imagination can be used to help people empathise and understand what life is like for those with disabilities.

Jay McDermott

Jay McDermott is 17 years old. Jay attends Oakgrove College and is in his last year of ALevels.

Jude Williams

Jude Williams is fourteen years old and is currently a pupil at Limavady Grammar School.

Leda Hasson

Leda Hasson is 16 years old and is currently a pupil at Holy Cross College.

Lukas Lynch

Lukas Lynch is sixteen years old and attends Oakgrove Integrated College in Derry City.

Molly Hogg

Molly Hogg is a year 14 student who attends Limavady High School and is interested in all things music.

Zara Reid

Zara Reid is 17-years-old and is currently studying her A Levels as a pupil at Castlederg High School, County Tyrone.