Past TEDx event

TEDxAl Baladiyya Street

Connecting the Dots

Took placeJuly 19, 2025
Locationمصراته, Mişrātah, Libya
FormatStandard
TEDx Albaladiyya Street: Connecting the Dots Today's world is increasingly changing and Increasingly changing and shifting towards complexity Out of all that complexity, TEDx Albaladiyya Street in Misrata, Libya, offers a space to pause, reflect, and meaningfully connect the dots between ideas and people. This independently organized TEDx event, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, brought together 8 speakers from diverse backgrounds to explore how seemingly unrelated thoughts, disciplinenses, or experiences can interconnect to spark social impact. Objectives Under the theme “Connecting the Dots,” this event aims to highlight how ideas evolve and come to life when we build bridges between stories, and knowledge domains. From heslthcare and education to culture, personal growth, and civic action, our speakers will shared ideas that reflected how connection—on all levels—is key to motivation, creativity, and meaningful change. Ibrahim Fadiel, Lead Organizer of TEDx Albaladiyya Street, shares: Misrata is full of talent and potential, and through TEDx, we wanted to supply voices with a platform to show how local stories can inspire global thinking. Local Spirit, Global Platform Hosted in the heart of Misrata, holding the name of a recognized main street that reflects the city's spirit, and organized by a dedicated team of youths, the event celebrates both community identity and global thinking. It stands as a call for youth to take initiative, and connect across fields and differences. Speakers and Sapces The lineup included 8 selected speakers—from entrepreneurs and creatives to educators and changemakers—each with a unique story about discovery, innovation, and leadership. Entertainment and interactive spaces with different discovery platforms added rhythm and depth to the experience, making it not just a conference, but a memorable opportunity of connection and inspiration. Why It Matters At TEDx Albaladiyya Street, we believe that connecting the dots is how we solve problems, build empathy, and create a better tomorrow. Our goal is to plant ideas in minds and conversations in communities. As part of the global TEDx movement, this event affirms Libya’s place in the international dialogue of ideas worth spreading.

Speakers

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

  • Abdulrauf El-Geroshi

    Senior Researcher and Peacebuilding Specialist

    Abdulraouf Al-Jaroushi is a senior researcher and peacebuilding specialist, providing technical consultations and developing plans for peacebuilding projects in collaboration with local and international civil society organizations. He also offers research consultations in the humanities to analyze Libya's reality from multiple perspectives. In his talk, he highlights the importance of research as a tool for designing policies and programs, emphasizing its absence in Libya's public and private sectors and sharing examples of societies that have successfully utilized research to achieve tangible results.

  • Abdulrazzaq Hammad

    Content Creator and Marketing Campaign Manager

    Abdulrazzaq Hammadi is a graduate of the University of Tripoli with a degree in Public Relations. He works in content creation, photography, marketing campaign management, and advertising copywriting. In his talk, he explores the relationship between travel, digital content, and personal growth, highlighting how even short trips can become impactful milestones in one's life and how the connections formed during these journeys leave lasting impressions.

  • ALHARETH ELSHIBANI

    Project Manager and Strategic Consultant

    Al-Hareth Al-Shibani holds a master's degree in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a master's in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Nottingham Trent University in the UK. He works in project management and strategic consulting, with regional and international experience in project development, implementation, and institutional performance improvement. Currently, he holds a position in an investment and asset management system and is interested in institutional governance and national capacity building. His talk explores how to create value in a society undergoing deep transformations, stressing that value is built through positive impact, genuine work, and investing in people.

  • Hamdan Hilan

    Emergency and Disaster Medicine Specialist

    Hamdan Hilal is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Misrata, specializing in emergency and disaster medicine. During his studies, he participated in several health and humanitarian initiatives, including awareness campaigns, managing isolation centers, and operating Misrata Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also contributed to reactivating the Libyan Medical Students Association and represented Libya in international forums. His talk focuses on his personal journey in the medical and humanitarian fields, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's path even when steps seem disconnected at first.

  • Heba AlAhwel

    IT and Software Engineering Specialist

    Heba Al-Ahwal specializes in information technology and software engineering. She works in multiple fields, including SEO content writing, content editing, PPC marketing, performance-based marketing, and WordPress design. In her talk, she addresses the concept of the "perfect moment" and the pervasive belief in waiting for the ideal start. She emphasizes that taking action despite hesitation and striving continuously is what creates real change, not perfection or absolute readiness.

  • Malik Al-Kabir

    Civil Society and Media Expert

    Malik Al-Kabir has extensive experience in civil society and media, having held leadership roles in various institutions, including project management, training, creativity, and media. He combines field expertise with media insight and excels in public speaking and dialogue. In his TEDx talk, he addresses the challenge of discerning truth in the era of social media, the dangers of following trends blindly, and the power of words in shaping public perception of news.

  • Mohamed Alshebani (فارس بني شيبان )

    Educator and Chemistry Instructor

    Mohammed Al-Shibani has a diverse academic background in pharmacy, veterinary medicine, education, and psychology from the University of Misrata and the Open University. He works in education, teaching chemistry to secondary school students with a focus on simplifying the subject and presenting it in modern, interactive ways. In his talk, he shares his experience founding the "Chemistry in Libyan Dialect" initiative, which aims to make chemistry accessible and engaging by using everyday language, entertaining media, and real-life situations

  • Yosra Ben zaed

    Psychiatrist and Mental Health Advocate

    Yosra Ben Zayed is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and General Surgery at the University of Tripoli, specializing in mental health with nearly five years of experience. She founded the first Libyan company specializing in digital mental health, aiming to promote psychological well-being and emotional awareness among individuals and society. In her talk, she discusses transforming mental health from a medical specialty into a life skill for self-care, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in achieving psychological balance and quality of life.

Organizing team