TEDxEB Youth

Speakers

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

• Aaron Bayen

  Aaron, an eighth grader, is in the Ecole Bilingue class or 2026. He is known for his kindness and his passion for trains.

• Alexandre Bayen

  Alexandre Bayen, a current Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley parent, is the Associate Provost for Moffett Field Program Development at UC Berkeley and the Liao-Cho Professor of Engineering. He leads initiatives at CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, which are also generous sponsors of this year’s event. Professor Bayen’s research is anchored in the concept of change, spanning artificial intelligence, transportation systems, and sustainable infrastructure.

• Anais Weiner

  Anaïs is a creative spirit who loves to draw, write, and dance. She’s inspired by people who aren’t afraid to stand up for themselves and use their voices with confidence. Wanting to challenge herself and try something new, Anaïs decided to take the stage at TEDxEB to share her perspective and connect with others.

• Declan Westover

  Declan, a seventh grader at Ecole Bilingue in the class of 2027, is fascinated by ships and the complex systems that keep goods moving around the globe.

• Eliza Nyx Roberts

  Nyx is a passionate soccer player and singer who loves both the energy of the field and the creativity she can express through song. She is inspired by the precision and teamwork of Formula 1, especially the mechanics who keep everything running smoothly.

• Ella Zaks Rust

  Ella is a dedicated ballet dancer who finds strength and expression through movement. Ella chose to participate in TEDxEB to speak openly about something deeply personal—mental health and anxiety.

• Elliott Nouri

  Elliott, currently a seventh grader in the Ecole Bilingue class of 2027, is inspired by trains, especially Japan’s impressive rail systems and how smoothly they move people every day. Fascinated by what great public transportation can do for cities and the planet, he joined TEDxEB to help others see what is possible when communities invest in better ways to get around.

• Jad Al-Sady

  Jad is a humorous soccer player, engineer, and drone builder. He is currently a seventh grader at Ecole Bilingue, Berkeley, CA class of 2027.

• Julian Robertson

  Julian is fascinated by how artificial intelligence actually works and the ways it touches everyday life. Inspired by his dad, as well as authors J.R.R. Tolkien and Amanda Foody, he brings together a love of complex worlds and big ideas in his thinking about technology. He joined TEDxEB Youth because he believes his topic is not discussed enough: how AI is already shaping the world and why people need to set clear limits and responsibilities around its use .

• Leon Okreglak

  Leon is a musician and music producer who loves creating and performing his own songs. Inspired by his hardworking brother, he chose to take the stage at TEDxEB to share a topic he is deeply curious about: artificial intelligence.

• Luisa Pingatore

  Luisa is currently a seventh grader at Ecole Bilingue. She joined TEDxEB Youth to share her concerns and ideas about the environment with her peers, especially around the powerful role new technologies can play.

• Quentin Cruse

  Quentin is a funny and engaging speaker who brings a sense of humor to big ideas. Inspired by political figures and the way their choices shape the future, he joined TEDxEB because he wanted to share his own perspective on what comes next for travel and the planet.

• Sasha Schell

  Sasha Schell is a documentary filmmaker and open-source investigative reporter, as well as an EB alumnus, born and raised in Berkeley. He works closely with the Investigative Reporting Program and the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley to run students programs teaching digital investigations to both undergraduate and graduate students. His most recent work examines land conflicts between indigenous groups and agro-industry in the Brazilian Amazon. Before joining Berkeley Journalism and the Human Rights Center, Sasha worked as an assistant producer for PBS FRONTLINE where he investigated conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan with Rain Media.

• Wren Sutherland

  Wren is an eigth grader in the Ecole Bilingue class of 2026. She has visited every continent, fueling a deep curiosity about the natural world and the animals that live in it.