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).

Old Library
Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road
Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0QS
United Kingdom

Advait Sharma

Fourth Form Student

Advait joined RGS in 2019, and has developed a great interest in the military and aviation. During his younger years, he was keen on becoming a fighter pilot but as he grew older, he began to find more enjoyment in being an aerospace engineer so that he could build and develop technologies for use in aviation, defence systems and spacecraft.

Anastasiia Korobai

Second Form Student

Anastasiia is 14 and from Kiev, Ukraine. She used to want to be a vet; now she thinks she might like to go into technology. We think she should go into politics, particularly as she speaks four languages.

Arun Lewis

Sixth Form Student

17-Year-old Politics Geek, Arun is currently doing his A-Levels and has a ravenous love for politics and history from the earliest he can remember. Arun is the new chair of Reigate Grammar's Debating Society and he frequently attends conferences with our Model United Nations Society. His knowledge of historical diplomacy is almost frightening but never boring to hear.

Gabi Jackson-Garcia

Fourth Form Student

Owing to being half Colombian, half British and learning Mandarin in school, Gabi understandably loves learning about linguistics and the use of languages in our society. When she is older, she wants to be an academic in the field of History, or a lawyer.

Jonathon Fairbrother

Fourth Form Student

Professional (and awkward) nerd, 15-year-old Jonathan is a massive fan of practically all things considered nerdy, although primarily games like Warhammer and D&D. When he’s older he wants to go into law, while, of course, still having the side job of being a professional nerd.

Michael Montgomery

Fourth Form Student

Michael is15 and has lived in Glasgow, which forms much of his childhood. Keenly, interested in politics and history; he is considering going into politics.as he believes bringing people out of poverty and ending segregation and other unjust hierarchy is very important. Michael is a passionate speaker on all things political in the Model United Nations Society and we also think he should give politics a go.

Niamh Durnin

Sixth Form Student

17-year-old Niamh enjoys reading, making art and visiting galleries. Oscar Wilde ranks among her favourite writers owing to his wit and well-drawn characters. She hopes to study English and Classics at university

Oliver Jarrett

Fourth Form Student

Oliver Jarrett is 15 and amazed by all things to do with space and the universe. He has a passion for science and specifically Astrophysics, believing that astrophysics is important for understanding not just the universe but the close world around us. Oli plans to pursue his passion for science when he grows up

Riya Musthyala

Third Form Student

At merely 14, Riya is already a published author, having published one novel aged 12 and her second novel aged 13. She enjoys writing children’s adventure and fantasy stories.

Ruby Durnin

Fourth Form Student

Ruby is passionate about debating, feminism and politics. When she grows up, she has ambitions to become a politician or journalist to bring light to important issues like inequality and poverty. When she is not singing like a bird, Ruby enjoys listening to the news and being well-informed in topical debates on global issues.

Sai Mallina

First Form Student

Sai is 11 and never sits still. She wants to be a surgeon when she grows up because she loves helping people. Her hobbies are piano, debating and Model United Nations. In our opinion, she is the MOST positive person we have met

Savy Nsofor

Fourth Form Student

Savy is in fourth form here at RGS; she loves sports and public speaking. Additionally, she aims to spread awareness about issues that usually hidden from the light. When she grows up, she wants to be a lawyer, so she can defend those who don't have a voice.

Say Vivekanantham

Founder @ Homey

Former pupil Say that left RGS in 2009 to study medicine at Imperial College in London where he qualified in medicine in 2015. Whilst working as a doctor for the NHS, Say built an 8-figure property portfolio from scratch. This allowed him to experience first-hand the pains of buying a house and the lack of digitisation of the process. Now he runs Homey, a technology company streamlining the home buying process – it all stemmed from an initial ‘spark’ of an idea.