Past TEDx event

TEDxSugar Land

Took placeJune 13, 2026
LocationSugar Land, Texas, United States
FormatStandard

This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.

Speakers

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

  • Ali Nasser

    CEO, Author, Speaker, Advisor

    As an entrepreneur working with other entrepreneurs, Ali became deeply interested in the gap between outward success and inner fulfillment. He speaks about purpose, human potential, and what it means to build a life that is aligned — not just accomplished.

  • Aly Muhammad Dadwani

    Student

    Aly Muhammad Dadwani is an incoming freshman at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, studying Government and International Politics. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, he is a Quaid-e-Azam Scout, award-winning Model UN delegate, and TEDx alumnus. A devoted member of the Ismaili Muslim community, he taught 4th Grade in REC and is preparing a scholarly paper on Ismaili devotional practice for a 2027 conference at Georgetown University.

  • Jiayi Fu

    No Labels

    High School Student | YCRG | Wu Lab Researcher | Figure Skater

  • Ruthanne Mefford

    Chief Executive Officer, Child Advocates of Fort Bend

    Ruthanne Mefford is the CEO of Child Advocates of Fort Bend, a nonprofit agency located in Fort Bend County, Texas, serving over 3500 children and families who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect. Ruthanne was an executive in finance, marketing and strategic planning at Marriott International, Ocean Spray, IBM and early-stage start up companies. Ruthanne received her A.B. in Psychology from Stanford University and MBA from UCLA in Finance and Marketing. She is the former Chair of the Stanford Alumni Association Board, former President of the Stanford Club of Houston and has been recognized with The Stanford Medal and Award of Excellence. Ruthanne is active in her community and has been honored with the Most Admired CEOs in Houston, Top 75 Leaders in Houston, Impact Award by the Center For Houston’s Future, Women Who Mean Business Honoree, The Child’s Choice Award and Child Advocate of the Year. She is former Chair and current Trustee of The George Foundation.

  • Vriti Mirchandani

    Student

    High School student, published neuroscience researcher, and representative of Young and Old United

Organizing team