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).

Uptown School
Tripoli Street, Algeria Road, Mirdif Area - Dubai
Dubai, Dubayy, 000
United Arab Emirates

Adam Drai

Student

WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK? With his fresh young voice, Adam examines the reasons why people do not take action. He takes to the stage to provide anecdotes and experiences,to lead the audience to steps that every individual should take to start helping others

Ibraheem Jameel

Student

EDUCATION THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS Ibraheem's talk challenges the world's education system as we know it, urging us to push boundaries and emphasizing the need for "an education system as daring as the students who learn from it".

Jacqueline Ronalds

Secondary Leader of Learning Individuals and Societies

FAILURE IS NOT FATAL "Failure is Not Fatal" challenges us to rethink what failure means to us and reshape the perceptions of a truly human experience.

Kayla Moorcroft

Student

WE ARE NOT ALONE Questioning life above and beyond the planet we live in, "We Are Not Alone" explores the notions of the plausibility and existence of extraterrestrial life.

Knaijel Plucena

Student

BEAUTY & THE BEAST A piano rendition of the age-old Disney track reshapes perceptions of masculinity and fairy tales.

Revati Mirchandani

Student

BREAK FREE A fusion dance which challenges the perceptions of mental health and conceptualises an individual's internal struggle.

Sounds of Uptown

Various Individuals

A rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way"

Veer Tandon

Student

HOW SOCKS BROUGHT ME HAPPINESS Veer will take the stage with humour and insightful experience to bring to light how sometimes, laughing at yourself and your own mistakes, can be one of the most empowering things to do.

Yvonne Postma

Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator

WHY NOT TO LET OTHERS DECIDE YOUR FUTURE This talk addresses a diverse audience and urges them to challenge their perceptions of life-changing decisions and the importance of individual choice.