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).

American International School of Cape Town
42 Soetvlei Avenue
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806
South Africa

Alexandre Mesquita

High school student

Alexandre is from Angola and speaks English and Portuguese. He is in Grade 11 at the American International School of Cape Town. He is passionate about the environment and the effect it has on our mental health. He loves playing soccer and listening to music. He is passionate about the environment and the effect it has on ones mental health.

Benjamin Gillman

High School Student

I’m Ben Gillman, I am South African. I like video games and playing sports, specifically swimming and basketball. I am funny, spontaneous, outgoing, and open to meeting new people. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and I go to the American International School of Cape Town. My favourite class is public speaking. I am looking forward to giving a bodacious TEDx Talk!

Jaedon Croes

High school student

Jaedon is in Grade 10 at the American International School of Cape Town.

Luay Baswari

High school student.

Luay is a Grade 9 student from the American International School of Cape Town.

Mira Govender

High school student

Mira is in Grade 10 at the American International School of Cape Town. She is South African and enjoys the performing arts and public speaking.

Sabrina Katz

High school student

Sabrina is a Grade 10 student from the American International School of Cape Town. She can often be found at the gym and eating healthily. She would like to study health science when she has finished school.

Sam Price

High school student.

Sam is a Grade 9 high school student at the American International School of Cape Town. He is an avid chess player and passionate about basketball.

Sizwe Sibotshiwe

High school student

Sizwe is a South African born and bred and attend the American International School of Cape Town. He loves listening to music and playing basketball.

Uyanda Calana

High school studnet

Uyanda is a South African born and bred and is in Grade 10 at the American International School of Cape Town.

Ying Chen Leu

High School Student

I’m a 14 year old Chinese boy with a deep love for technology. I’ve always believed in change, and growing up I’ve always loved the “new things”. From coding lego robots, to creating short pieces of useless code, I find joy and a sense of accomplishment in these seemingly useless things. My personal philosophy in the words of Wayne Dyer and something I live by is "Do it now; the future is promised to no one."