TEDxYouth@DPSS

Speakers

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

• Ananyaa Wanchoo

  Wanchoo’s journey began at the school as President of the Student Council, where he first learned what it means to work with others – to communicate openly, collaborate with empathy, and lead with integrity. A Warwick Business School graduate, he went on to lead the Financial Services practice at Michael Page – advising global investment leaders on building purposeful teams – and now continues his work with MGX. Beyond work, he enjoys travelling, following the Premier League, and friendly games of padel and table tennis.

• Nasreen Abdulla

  Nasreen Abdulla is a seasoned journalist with over 18 years of experience across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a Special Correspondent at Khaleej Times, the UAE’s first English-language newspaper, Nasreen has covered some of the region’s most important and human-centered stories—from reporting at the Rafah border on the UAE’s humanitarian mission for injured Palestinian children, to exploring the future of transport in Dubai through the groundbreaking Loop project, and unpacking key moments at the Dubai-India Business Summit. She has also ventured into radio, TV, and digital media. Alongside her busy career, Nasreen is an enthusiastic fitness and hiking aficionado. Over the past five years, she has achieved certification as a fitness trainer and earned a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu. She has spoken at a previous Tedx conference, sharing the secrets to mastering the art of time management.

• Raed Al Ahmed

  Raed Al Ahmed is a seasoned Emirati business leader with over twenty years of experience in driving growth, transformation, and excellence across both public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer at CENSUS, leading strategic initiatives in innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable business expansion. Raed has held leadership roles in areas such as cybersecurity, digital transformation, finance, utilities, real estate, and defense, demonstrating a rare ability to connect strategy with execution. He has successfully steered projects that enhanced customer relationships, improved financial outcomes, and built high-performing teams aligned with corporate and national goals. A strong advocate of continuous learning, he has completed advanced training programs at institutions like Harvard and certifications in project management and business excellence, while also excelling in endurance sports that reflect his disciplined, results-oriented leadership philosophy.

• Sunayna Iqbal

  Dr. Sunayna Iqbal is an educator, author, and community leader with over two decades of experience in mentoring students and leading initiatives in women’s empowerment and youth leadership. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and Senior Lecturer at the University of West London (RAK), where she has guided hundreds of students and emerging researchers. Dr. Sunayna is the author of Destination Success and a recognized TEDx speaker, and she has led large-scale training programs through her consultancy, equipping thousands with leadership, communication, and resilience skills. Her work has been acknowledged with awards including the Shaikh Hamdan Award for the Most Distinguished Family and the Outstanding Faculty Award from the University of West London.