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).

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Andreea Zoia

Andreea is a presenter, inspirational speaker and confidence coach. Andreea has presented at several conferences and ceremonies and is now making waves in Dubai as a coach, working with executives and employees of multi-national corporations to improve their confidence and communication skills.

Danielle Wilson Naqvi

Danielle is the founder of Unique Family Travel and PR professional, Danielle is also the founder of The ZB foundation, whose aim is to pioneer the use of New Born Screening, target the uncharted medical area of rare metabolic diseases, and over time, become a compelling soldier for the fight against baby/infant deaths and third world standard pediatric medicine and healthcare facilities.

Katharine Budd

Katharine is co-founder of Now Money, a platform aimed at enabling access to banking services for low income migrants in the Middle East. Now Money had raised $2.3 million over two rounds of funding, and uses mobile banking technology to bring accounts and remittance to the "unbanked" population who lack access to the basic financial services that most higher income individuals take for granted.

Maya Hojeij

Maya is a senior bulletin editor and business news journalist on Dubai TV, manager and instructor of Journalism at American University Dubai, and creater of the Arabic podcast "rakwetahweh" which focuses on stories about successful Arab women. Maya has recently presented and moderated at the World Government Summit, the Global Islamic Economy Summit and several other high profile events.