Theme: Beyond Tomorrow

"Beyond Tomorrow" will provide a setting for narration of the future. A vital factor of being future ready is human cognition that asserts itself to make a distinction between humans and other species. Building on the construct of episodic recollection, "Beyond Tomorrow" : a projection of the self into the future has been organised to pre-experience an event that equips us for the unknown changes encountered in the future. The image of the new tomorrow lies within our budding teenagers, who seem to be all geared up to take us "Beyond Tomorrow". Join us at Pristine Private School's TEDx Event - Beyond Tomorrow.

Pristine Private School
2 Amman Street
Dubai, Dubayy, 60830
United Arab Emirates

Aimen Khaled Malik

Student - Budding Philanthropist

Growing up in the generation of globalisation, Aimen Malik is an aspiring global citizen in today's ever changing world. Inherently fascinated by humanitarianism and 'the broader image', Aimen takes great inspiration from the United Nations and its cause. She has spearheaded several major philanthropic events within her school, and through active participation in the local community, she is no stranger to basic event management and philanthropy. Being an active Development Studies student, Aimen is cognisant of her duty as a responsible global citizen to spread awareness about global issues and the world to her peers. Recognising that the United Nations Global Goals are such positive factors in international growth and development, Aimen aims to use this opportunity to educate her peers about how we, as individuals, can make a difference in today's world as successful global citizens by helping achieve the Global Goals.

Ali Redha Z. Damji

Student - Leader

Aliredha Damji sees leadership as an avenue for self-discovery and expression. From years of hands-on experience in various roles as a student leader, Ali ensures that there is a role for everyone. And this role, if played right, helps young people take initiative, find confidence and follow their passion. Ali's idea of being a good leader is guiding and polishing new ones - and his efforts reflect his passion.

Ayesha Aleem Khan

Student

If there’s one word to describe Ayesha Khan, it’s eccentric. Ayesha is a hardworking and eager individual who is always ready to help others, and works well both as a leader and as a team player. Her positivity is contagious and she is amenable in her approach towards learning. Her overall demeanour in life radiates optimism and charm. She is confident in voicing her opinions but is always open to a foreign viewpoint. An avid bookworm, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or frantically reading away on her phone.

Flora Rees

Head of Education, Training and Publishing at the Emirates Literature Foundation

Flora Rees worked in trade publishing in the UK for many years, most recently as a senior fiction editor at Headline Publishing Group, editing several bestselling authors. She has edited international bestseller Victoria Hislop since her debut novel, The Island. Flora is now Head of Education, Training and Publishing at the Emirates Literature Foundation in the U.A.E.

Jawad Shahid Mahmoud

Student - Technology Omnivore

There are a lot of ingredients that come together to make this young perfectionist who he is. His search for new experiences is never ending and his love for technology is matched by his exceptional talent with computers. His hobbies range from video games and movies to poetry and sports, and everything in between. With his eyes fixed towards his goals, his constant procrastination has still not been able to make him miss a deadline!

Muhammad Robass Zia

Student - Programmer

He possesses an unquenchable thirst to gain more knowledge, be it about his education, heritage, a prospective future opportunity or anything relating to the world’s existence. His main interests lie in thinking of ways to improve society in general, searching through qualitative and quantitative methods or criteria on which recommendations for eradication of problems or change for the better are based.

Quratulain Zainab

Student - Technophile

Quratulain Zainab holds some very strong opinions when it comes to the future of education and technology. Addicted to computers and the web, Quratulain taught herself how to program and create software when she was 11 and now hopes to help other teenagers rediscover themselves through the fascinating world of online education.

Ruqya Khan

Freelance Writer

Meet Ruqya Khan, a wordsmith who is also a Master Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy. She started her career as a freelance writer more than 15 years ago. While she is a regular contributor to Gulf News publications and supplements, she has been the editor of two magazines in Dubai, Emirates Parent Plus and Young & Trendy. She has done PR work for Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises and Global Village. Moreover, she has written scripts for TV shows and even managed content for the marketing and communications department at Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai. She is driven by the awareness that though her life is simple and her achievements still growing, each day provides her with an opportunity to be an example to her children and the many who see her as she is. ‘When the why is strong, the how will follow!’…that is her message to the world…and that is exactly why she chooses to look beyond!