TEDxASK Youth

Speakers

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

• Haya Al Muhtaseb

  High School Student

  Haya is a student who is passionate about personal growth, self improvement, and understanding the mindset behind success and perseverance. Through her experiences in swimming, piano, academics, and everyday challenges, she has developed a strong interest in how determination, patience, and effort shape who we become. Haya enjoys reflecting on the ways teenagers face pressure, fear, and self doubt, and hopes to encourage others to continue growing even when life feels difficult.

• Jade Elia

  High School Student

  Jade is passionate about technology, ethics, and the growing impact artificial intelligence has on society. With a strong interest in digital media, innovation, and human behavior, she enjoys exploring the ways technology can both transform and challenge the world around us. Jade is especially interested in the relationship between AI, trust, and responsibility, and hopes to encourage thoughtful conversations about how people choose to use the powerful tools they create.

• Lujain Al-Majed

  High School Student

  Lujain Al-Majed is a teenage composer and multi instrumentalist with a deep passion for music and creativity. Through years of musical experience and exploration, she has developed a strong interest in the connection between music, emotions, and the human mind. Lujain enjoys combining artistic expression with scientific curiosity, using both personal experiences and research to better understand how music can influence focus, motivation, and emotional well being.

• Mariam Mohammad

  High School Student

  Mariam is passionate about self expression, personal growth, and understanding the importance of authenticity. Through her own experiences and reflections, she has developed a strong interest in how confidence, resilience, and self awareness shape identity and personal development. Mariam enjoys exploring meaningful conversations about courage, vulnerability, and the journey of becoming comfortable with who we truly are, hoping to inspire others to embrace their voice and individuality.

• Sarah Ali

  High School Student

  Sarah Ali grew up speaking Arabic, Italian, and English, developing a deep appreciation for language, communication, and learning from an early age. Her multilingual background sparked an interest in how people think, connect, and adapt across different cultures and experiences. Curious and academically driven, Sarah enjoys exploring the relationship between language, psychology, and the human brain through both personal experience and scientific research.

• Yara Abdulhadi

  High School Student

  Yara is passionate about psychology, self awareness, and understanding how social influences shape identity and confidence. She is especially interested in exploring the impact social media and everyday comparisons can have on teenagers’ self esteem and personal growth. Through her curiosity about human behavior and mindset, Yara hopes to encourage others to develop a healthier relationship with themselves and focus on personal progress rather than comparison with others.