Theme: Evolution in Action - احسان الامس تحسين الغد

TEDxQatarUniversity is a highly anticipated event hosted by the organizing committee at Qatar
University. The event follows the same principles as the globally renowned TED Talks, which
aim to spread ideas and promote thought-provoking conversations that inspire individuals to
take action and create positive change.
The theme for the TEDxQatarUniversity event is "Evolution in Action: How the Past Shapes the
Future". This theme explores the concept of how the past can have a profound impact on the
future, and how individuals can learn from past events to create a better tomorrow.

Qatar University Student Affairs Building - I11
Qatar University str
Ground Floor
Doha, Ad Dawḩah, 2713
Qatar

Aisha Al-Rumaihi

environmentalist

graduated from Qatar university in 2014 with a major of environmental sciences (Biotechnology). I own anmaster’s degree in sustainable and energy at HBKU. I have won the best student research award for food security & EWE nexus track in the International Conference on Sustainable Energy Water-Environment Nexus in Desert Climate 2019 (ICSEWEN19). A PhD. student at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in sustainable and energy. I have also been awarded as sustainability hero at the level of Middle East and North Africa by the International Union for Social Responsibility (IUSR) for the year of 2023.

Hissa Al-Sowaidi

business woman, entrepreneur and social media activist

An outstanding leader, serves as the Chairperson of KON Group and has a renowned 27-year journey as an experienced consultant combined with a deep knowledge of Economic Diplomacy.

Khalid Al-khanji

Chief strategy and Development Officer

counseling psychologist by training, and he is passionate about the development of individuals, societies, and organizations. He has worked in higher education for more than 30 years in different roles before his current position; including VP for Student affairs and Counseling center director.

Lubaba Yousef

public speaker

Graduate of Qatar University, broadcaster and owner of an Instagram account name “Nabra” teaching individuals how to deliver their messages using their voices. President of QU alumni toastmaster club, interested in delivering content for people in Arabic.

Reham Huthail

CEO’s Entrepreneurs

An Entrepreneurs and CEO of Brander Marketing Consulting and Strategic Planning. Has helped many startups and entrepreneurs achieve their goals with strong and distinct brands.

Sama Al-Dori

medical student

Sama Al Dori is a 6th year medical student, an artist, and a human being. With a unique perspective, she reminds us that the journey to understanding ourselves starts with asking the right questions.

Shada Bennbaia

Researcher, founder

Shada is a serial innovator at heart. She pursued both a bachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master's in Mechanical Engineering at Qatar University. Dedicated to working on projects that leverage innovative technologies to enhance lives, her background boasts a diverse array of experiences across both industry and academia. Her journey includes impactful contributions to projects spanning domains such as healthcare technology, mechanical design, communication systems, and data security, with a significant focus on AI applications. In 2022, Shada participated in Stars of Science, unveiling her pioneering wearable for smart continuous blood pressure monitoring. Her dedication to innovative solutions is a driving force in her journey.