Past TEDx event
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The End Of Nature Is Not What We Want
Speakers
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Abdulaziz Sharopov
Social Event Planner
Abdulaziz Sharopov is a 19 year old student who spent most of his early years in the suburbs of New Jersey, USA, but now resides in his hometown of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He wants to present his TED Talk on the topic of "The Unseen Drawbacks of Social Activeness" He has a restless spirit which has led him to organize numerous events, competitions and conferences at local, national and international levels, holding roles such as President of the TIS Student Council, Captain of the National Debate Association, Secretary General of ALWIUT MUN and Chairperson at the International Youth Summit. Pursuing an academic focus on Geo-Economics, Abdulaziz has noticed the surprising reality behind social events, particularly how the most harmless actions can have detrimental impacts on our environment. Tune in for "The Unseen Drawbacks of Social Activeness" to learn the ways you can fight the environmental countdown.
Abdusamad Iskandar Avlod
Environmental Activist
Abdusamad is open-minded environmental activist who inspires youth by his way of living to achieve zero waste in the planet! He has been involved in numerous projects such as National Debate Association, Alibaba Get Challenge in China, also, he has served as a young leader of Youth Union and is passionate about being surrounded with youth! He believes that youth must be heard before they give in to the “unchangeable world”. He is an International Economy and trade major student in Hangzhou Dianzi University in China. He is fluent in Chinese language and has been inspired and devastated by the ecological crisis of China and decided to share his thoughts on how climate crisis is affecting all of us! Tune in to watch his TED Talk “Climate Change: Take Actions Now!”
Bibijan Aralbayeva
Head of Volunteers in Youth Affairs Agency of Uzbekistan
Bibijan Aralbaeva is a 33 year old Ecological Volunteer who was born in Muynak, Karakalpakstan. Bibijan is Aral’s daughter, even her surname is Aralbaeva! She contributed immensely to the project of “The Sea Is Gone But The People Are Not” which was directed to planting trees in 3 hectares of field. Currently Bibijan works in Tashkent at Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan and she has a restless spirit that always motivates her to help youth with organizing projects. We heard the stories of Aral, Bibijan was the one who breathed the stories. Here she is willing to share her TED Talk. Tune in to hear “My Letter to Aral Sea” by Bibijan Aralbayeva!
Boburshoh Alimov
Independent Expert
One of the most influential speakers, is Boburshoh Alimov who has an incredible enthusiasm and adventurous spirit! He wants to present his TED talk on the topic of “How far is humanity from upcoming collapse?” He currently works at German diplomatic foundation as a project coordinator, that made him professional in organizing official meetings along with prioritizing strategic investment plans. Pursuing academic and career excellence, and Boburshoh clearly understands the importance of being a voice for the protection of our mother nature. Today instead of sticking around cliches about the ways of preventing upcoming ecological damages, he chooses to focus on possible solutions and taking actions toward them. So, tune in for "How Far Is Humanity From Upcoming Collapse" to learn the ways that you can make your individual contribution to the nature or at least to enhance awareness of nature
Khayot Khalikov
Founder of “Westminster Academy”
Khayot Khalikov is amongst the most honorable speakers, who care about how would be the future of our planet as well as the measures could be taken to prevent the future risks! His success journey has all started with becoming a support manager of school of volunteers at WIUT during 2017-2018, which then empowered him to be an organizer of The First International "UNION V" Conference 2018 that was supported by Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan.Currently he is an official founder of Westminster Academy of Uzbekistan. In general, Khayot served as an honorable chairperson in more than 20 international conferences. Khayot was the Chairman of the Club of Young Analysts ISRS under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (2018-2019). Protection of our mother nature is everyone's responsibility. Tune in for his speech so as not to miss an important message about the ways of preserving our planet and acting upon them!
Mekhriniso Khamraeva
PR member of United Nations Development Program
Mekhriniso Khamrayeva is one of inspirational, powerful and admired female speakers. Her activism and great enthusiasm makes her to stand out from the rest. She wants to present her TED Talk on the topic of "The Light of Hope: Green Aral Sea" Her social and academic backgrounds such as being the first representative of Uzbekistan at 14th Annual Human Rights Summit, becoming a part of PR member-United Nations Development Programme or delegating in UNDP Joint Project. Getting involved in numerous projects as well as succeeding in the end made her highly effective and influential in conveying her initiatives with the world. Today she is here to share her brilliant ideas and to come up with viable solutions, so as to act upon them. Tune in for "The Light of Hope: Green Aral Sea" to be aware of what future might bring to Aral Sea and the ways of taking the maximum prevention on a global scale!
Nigina Sodikova
Global Action Ambassador
Nigina Sodikova-Graduate of Westminster International University in Tashkent who has incredible enthusiasm and adventurous spirits. She wants to present her TED talk on the topic of “SDGs education as an essential action in tackling the climate change” Nigina is the Representative of OSCE presenting the first Woman in Tech Start-up Acceleration Programme in Uzbekistan where she presents Co-founder and Project Co-ordinator position. She has a great talent to give energy to other young persons with her motivational speech and her beautiful character. Nigina Sodikova also a Member of the UN Youth Advisory Board, “Youth for SDGs” Project Coordinator, Leader of School of Volunteers Global Actions Ambassador 2019 and SDG Reporter. Plus Nigina Sadiova really active on social media, she always inspires people with her Artwork, volunteering events, and the latest news in youngest life. Today Nigina calls all young people to be one power in order to build a better society.
Suna Julia Park
Active Advocate of Sustainable Development
Suna is based in Uzbekistan, Tashkent and advises governmental agencies and international governments in the areas of Institutional development and policy. She is also a recipient of “Tahsin” - a national award celebrating outstanding contributions to society. Suna wants to deliver her TED Talk on the topic of “What role does cultural heritage play in sustainable development?” As an active advocate of sustainable development she authored a social project ‘hashar week’ aimed at increasing environmental awareness and literacy as well as shaping sustainable policy in Uzbekistan. The project launched in March 2019 and has become an agent of change in bringing together governmental agencies, international organisations, local communities and businesses in addressing environmental issues in the country. Join us on Saturday, October 17th to hear Suna Julia Park’s TED Talk offline!
Organizing team

Malika Rakhimova
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Organizer

Javokhir Aminov
Curation

Nodirjon Murodov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Marketing/Communications

Mipolatov Mirvohid
Operations

Bekhzod Kholmurodov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Team member

Alisher Toirov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Marketing/Communications

Vazira Ikhtiyorova
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Marketing/Communications

Nesrin Mahmud
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Operations

Farangiz Shukurjonova
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Operations

Jose Antonio Fernandez
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Production

Umidjon Tursunov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Operations

Akhror Saidov
Marketing/Communications