On Oct. 23, TEDxAlQuoz will launch its first event under the theme “Humanity and Interdependence” that seeks to reflect people’s current spirit through a series of captivating talks, artistic performances and networking opportunities. The event will take place at Warehouse Four in Dubai’s Al-Quoz district. Tickets are on sale on the event’s website.
The independently produced event, operating under a license from TED, is organized by volunteers and aims to create a forum to inspire and spark dialogue among the Dubai community through thought-provoking talks. The event is produced with the support of venue partner Warehouse Four and cultural partner Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
Some of the speakers include athlete and Guinness World Record holder Dareen Barbar, award-winning photographer Waleed Shah, survival skills instructor Arnaud Laviolette, sustainable fashion influencer Amanda Rushforth, and renowned psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi. A number of artists, including Emirati singer Arqam, are also scheduled to perform at the event.
Commenting on the theme of the event, organizer and curator Rihane Hassaine said: “TEDxAlQuoz aims to re-explore the meaning of interdependence within society and encourage a reflection on how we can all nurture the spirit that has rooted our modern societies and contributed to social change at a local, regional and global scale.”
TedxAlQuoz will present yet another platform to further attract, support and retain talents in the area as well as to ensure that culture is available through the emirate of Dubai for everyone. This comes in line with Dubai Culture’s strategy, which seeks to strengthen the emirate’s position as an integrated dynamic hub for creative people from all over the world and position it as an epicenter for creativity and cultural dialogue.
TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe through TEDx events. These events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and share the latest research in their local areas that spark conversations in their communities.
TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. These events are not controlled by TED, but event organizers agree to abide by its format, and are offered guidelines for curation, speaker coaching, event organizing and more. More than 3,000 events are now held annually.
