Past TEDx event

TEDxYouth@BOSS

"What Now?"

Took placeDecember 14, 20165:30 PM - 7:30 PM (GMT-5)
LocationMarkham, Ontario, Canada
FormatYouth
TEDxYouth@BOSS is a one day event filled with exceptional speakers and performers, exploring the theme of "What Now?". Today, young people are growing up in a world where their identities, definitions and categorizations are constantly shifting. Who and what we are in the eyes of adults, but also in our own eyes, is changing in profound ways. It’s an exciting time, but can also be a confusing one. Some feel liberated to define who they are for themselves, while others feel overwhelmed by having to define themselves at all. As the change quickens, there are those who find themselves included and valued, but also those who feel ‘lost between the cracks.’ The BOSS TEDx event will give students the opportunity to collectively engage in conversations about where we are today and where we want to be tomorrow, in school and beyond. Our speakers will be multi-dimensional, inspiring, passionate and engaged individuals who have a story to tell and have ideas to share.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Amanda Mac

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who plans to specialize in international development.

  • Asritha Swaminadhan

    A grade 11 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who dreams of setting foot on all seven continents.

  • Hana Abdul-Rawoof

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who enjoys photography and plans to become a lawyer.

  • Karen Li

    A grade 11 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who has aspirations of becoming an author and actress.

  • Komal Gulati

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who plans to pursue a career that will allow her to give back to her community.

  • Mahakprit Kaur

    A grade 10 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who enjoys creating her own animations and clothing and hopes to pursue studies in psychology in the future.

  • Prachi Ray

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who is an aspiring philanthropist hoping to explore diverse opportunities in global healthcare.

  • Ray Li

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario with a passion for computer programming, playing the guitar, the yo-yo, and philosophy.

  • Samar Moghal

    A grade 11 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario with plans to become a lawyer and eventually start her own law firm.

  • Sarra Jiwa

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who has a passion for travel and hopes to pursue studies in neuroscience.

  • Shingo Abeta

    A grade 12 student at Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham, Ontario who has a passion for literature, finance and public speaking.

Organizing team