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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Dana Shpak

G12 Student

My name is Dana Shpak, and I am originally from Israel. One thing I like the most is spending time with my family. For me, family is not only the family given to us by blood, but also the people that make us feel like home, those could be close friends for instance. I believe that we meet many people in our lives as well as experiencing and exploring new things for a reason, therefore a quote that always inspires me is: “Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.”— Albert Schweitzer. Every time when I feel upset, I remember that tomorrow is a new day and I should always try to make the best out of it, and that eventually everything will be fine

Ella Tham

G11 student

My name is Ella Tham and I am American and Singaporean. I like art, playing basketball and debating with peers. I am very inspired by truth and justice.

Elle Spencer

G11 student

I am Elle Spencer and I am from England. I like swimming and spending time with friends. I aspire to be someone to help people who would be struggling with learning challenges either through theatre or being a teacher and help them. “Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” By Roy T. Bennett.

Federica Maestri

G12 Student

My name is Federica Maestri, I am Italian but I live in Luxembourg. I love spending time outdoor, with my family and having fun with my friends. My biggest passion has always been science. Medicine is about how finding a cure while research is about understanding the reasons behind: that’s why I would like to work in the scientific research field. A quote that inspires me is “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”. It reminds me that in order to build a better society it takes strength and courage: the ones who have the power to change, hold the key to progress.

Glenn Partsch

G11 student

My name is Glenn Partsch, I am Luxembourgish, Belgian and Swiss and I aspire to work in a scientific field, possibly working to help mitigate climate change impacts.

Iness Majdouline

G12 Student

My name is Iness Majdouline, I am Turkish, Moroccan and Belgian yet consider Luxembourg my home. My biggest passion is art. I find it to be the best way to express myself. Therefore I aspire to be an animator, with the aim to inspire people through my stories. A quote that inspires me is “May the flowers remind us why the rain is so necessary”. It reminds me that good things come from the bad, all it takes is a change of mindset, which is what I’ll be sharing in my Ted talk.

Jackson Voogt

G10 student

My name is Jackson Voogt and I am American, from California. I love playing sports, traveling, and the outdoors. I aspire to be innovative, curious and thoughtful. “Differences will always exist, but division doesn’t always have to result,” (Beth Moore).

Joanna Lippert

G12 Student

My name is Joanna Lippert and I am from Australia and Luxembourg. I love doing art and being creative, especially when it comes to my clothes, which is why I aspire to be a fashion designer. A quote that I live by is “life doesn’t matter, we’ll all be gone some day”, but I take this in the positive sense that it doesn’t matter what you do with your life as long when you get to the end of it you have no regrets, and that is why I decided to give my TEDx talk.

Langqi Jin

G12 Student

My name is Langqi (lanchï) Jin and I am a senior this year. I am passionate, critical and risk tolerant who has a great interest in cryptocurrency and trading. I am also an entrepreneur, and co-founded a start-up. I also has a subtle passion in the art of finance, music, enjoy exploring controversies and I am attracted to novelties. "The greats never sacrifice the important for the urgent." Billions - S2.Ep5

Piper Yarborough

G11 student

My name is Piper and I am from California. I like surfing, reading, photography and doing sport. I aspire to be a cinematography or photojournalist "Everything works out the way it's supposed to work out"

Sarah Mackel

G12 Student

My name's Sarah Mackel, I'm seventeen, and I’m Belgian and Luxembourgish. In my free time, I like reading, drawing, and hanging out with my friends. Next year, I plan to study Medicine in the United Kingdom - in the more distant future, however, I want to become an advocate for both technology and equality in STEM, especially in medicine where both are crucial to improving patients’ lives. “Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn't be done.” ― Amelia Earhart