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).

Vandegrift HS Performance Arts Center
9500 McNeil Drive
Austin, Texas, 78750
United States

Ananya Wali

Student

Ananya Wali is a Vandegrift sophomore who is passionate about engineering, space, Marvel and linguistics. Speaking about the beauty of language that is hidden in plain sight, Ananya aims to highlight the love she has for the unnoticed, deeper meanings it has to offer.

Joy Kinney

Student

Joy Kinney is a Vandegrift Junior who is involved in Band and IB.

Ryan Lim

Student

Ryan is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer, and was inspired to talk about nanotechnology and its applications in our world today.

Sydney Monahan

Student

Sydney Monahan is part of the theater program here at Vandegrift, and is currently working on coding a video game. She will be teaching us about the importance of vocabulary and how insults truly affect everyone.