TEDxOWIS Riyadh Youth

Speakers

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

• Afsheen Sharieff

  Grade 8 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Afsheen is a Grade 8 student at OWIS Riyadh who speaks from experience about resilience. Her talk explores how failure is never the end — unless you choose to make it so.

• Aisha Bukhari

  Grade 8 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Aisha is a Grade 8 student at OWIS Riyadh who believes that silence is more than the absence of noise — it is a skill. Her talk explores the power of listening, pausing, and being present.

• Arin Mhalas

  Grade 9 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Arin is a Grade 9 student at OWIS Riyadh who examines the relationship between artificial intelligence and human capability. He questions whether AI is genuinely enhancing our intelligence or simply accelerating our pace.

• Ibrahim Alayoubi

  Grade 6 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Is Ai making us smarter or just faster?

• Karma Osama

  Grade 9 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Karma is a Grade 9 student at OWIS Riyadh who explores the hidden cost of our digital lives. Her talk unpacks how our attention is being quietly taken from us — and what we can do about it.

• Lein Alshagdali

  Grade 7 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Lein is a Grade 7 student at OWIS Riyadh who also took on the challenge of Googling everything for a week. She shares her own unique takeaways on how we search for answers and what that says about us.

• Mariam Ahmed Elgammal

  Grade 9 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Mariam is a Grade 9 student at OWIS Riyadh who believes that small, everyday choices carry more weight than we think. Her talk connects kindness, data, and the ripple effect of our daily decisions.

• Mazen Alfateh Abdulhi

  Grade 7 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Mazen is a Grade 7 student at OWIS Riyadh who decided to Google every question he had for an entire week. His talk shares what he discovered about curiosity, information, and thinking for yourself.

• Mihika Jha

  Grade 8 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Mihika is a Grade 8 student at OWIS Riyadh with a deep appreciation for language and culture. Her talk highlights a language that is fading and why preserving it matters.

• Naya Abdel Rahman

  Grade 6 Student, OWIS Riyadh

  Naya is a Grade 6 student at OWIS Riyadh who is fascinated by architecture and the way spaces shape our identities. She explores how the buildings around us influence who we become

• Rayyan Housawi

  Founder of Concept Academy & Berwaz Tech, Medical Intern

  Rayyan is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and the founder of Concept Academy and Berwaz Tech. He has taken steps to create educational platforms focused on equipping youth with essential skills and knowledge, driven by a belief in the potential of young minds to drive innovation in their communities. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Rayyan has earned multiple awards in public speaking and research, reflecting his commitment to elevating youth voices. Currently completing his Medical Internship at Al Faisal University, Combining his academic pursuits with a strong interest in innovation, positioning him as a leader in both healthcare and youth empowerment.

• Tein Nguyen Minh

  Grade 6 Student & Pianist, OWIS Riyadh

  Tein is a Grade 6 student at OWIS Riyadh and a talented pianist. He brings his passion for music to the TEDxOWIS Riyadh Youth stage with a live piano performance.