This truly inspiring speech by professional tennis player Savva tells us how we can truly build the unimaginable self. He talks about how he tackled hardships, overcame difficult challenges, and built the grit and motivation to succeed. Through his journey, he seeks to inspire others to take the steps to build the unimaginable self within each and every one of us to make the unimaginable become reality. I am Savva Morozov current #1 junior tennis player in the UAE. I love to help people and that is essentially what my speech is about. I share my experiences of tennis from how I built myself up from zero to here so far. Whether they were bad experiences or good experiences I always learnt something which helped myself grow. I wish from my speech people's hearts will be moved and they begin their journey of becoming the best possible version of themselves. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Arpita explores the paradoxes that exist within our cognitive biases and reveals the processes that occur within our minds as we think. Arpita explores the grey area that exists within our cognitive biases and how we can take advantage of them best. I’m Arpita Gupta, and I’m someone who thrives on exploring new challenges and opportunities. As an international chess player and a DELF French diploma holder, I’ve learned the value of discipline and persistence in everything I do. When I’m not studying or working towards my goals, I love running, dancing, playing the guitar, and reading books; they help me stay grounded and inspired. I’m incredibly excited to be speaking at TEDx Youth, where I’ll be sharing my insights on cognitive biases and how they shape the way we think and act. Public speaking is something I once found daunting, but stepping out of my comfort zone has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and now it’s one of my biggest passions In the future, I dream of becoming a successful businesswoman, combining my passion for learning and leadership to create something meaningful. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this truly thought-provoking speech, Matthias explores one of the most challenging concepts: family. Matthias explores the extent of our connection between our communities exists and the role that family plays in our everyday lives, petitioning for a reevaluation of what the term "family" truly means across all societies. My name is Matthias Meyer, and I'm currently a junior in high school in Dubai. I'm passionate about teaching, mathematics and public speaking, and I spend most of my time either doing school work or enjoying life with family and friends around me. My speech, 'Related by Blood', speaks for itself; I hope that, if you hear it you, it would not be vain, but would stir palpable change in your life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Seema talks about the delicate balance between winning and losing in this speech. By exploring different, real world scenarios, the grey area between these two opposing terms is explored and how losing is an integral part of winning. I’m Seema Kutaich, a Grade 7 student passionate about debating, public speaking, netball, and story writing. I’m excited to share my speech titled “Winning Isn’t Everything, Losing Is Important Too,” a topic we all often debate. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the Harvard Model Congress and World Scholars Cup, which have helped me develop my leadership and communication skills. In the future, I hope to combine my interests in communication, leadership, problem-solving, editing, and math, exploring roles in fields like business and the digital world. I look forward to sharing my ideas and continuing my journey of growth! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this talk, speaker Ciline Yaghmour explores how the media we consume heavily influences our perception of the world. Ciline explores the mental corruption that modern-day media can have, especially on youth, and how we can mitigate it together to create a safe, bias-free media consumption environment. Ciline Yaghmour is a determined speaker who is unafraid to challenge conventional thinking. She is an IBDP grade 11 student at UIS, who will be delivering a contrarian-based TEDx talk as she explores the theme of 'grey area', while suggesting its intricate connections to a range of thought-provoking topics that defy black-and-white perspectives. As a student set to graduate in 2026, Ciline has already spoken on global stages before. She has spoken at events such as The Big Five, as well as at concerts and school assemblies where she was able to captivate audiences, and gain the confidence through prior experience as she shared bold and insightful ideas. Beyond public-speaking, Ciline aspires to become an architect, as her passion stems from art, industrial development and environmental empowerment. Her vision extends beyond aesthetics, as she seeks to design spaces that foster innovation, sustainability and human connection. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Through this TED Talk, Mariam explores the hidden costs of convenience in our daily lives, specifically within fast fashion. Mariam delves deeper into the ethical implications of our conscious choices to use fast fashion and the struggles associated with such consumerism. I’m Mariam Abdelrehim, an ambitious, knowledgeable, and determined 14-year-old Egyptian. I love everything pasta, books, numbers, and tennis. I aspire to work in the finance and investing industry when I’m older, with the goal of making a significant impact and eventually becoming a major player on Wall Street with my own company. I am deeply passionate about our environments health and global justice. I was a former, The Alliance of Sustainable schools (TASS), ambassador and represented my old school internationally. I was also a leading Eco-Council member. My speech will mainly run around sustainability but within a specified genre. I will delve into an ongoing problem that detrimentally affects our environment and the wellbeing of those involved in the related industry; all the while understanding our position in this situation and how to surpass the grey area of this problem. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx