Theme: Solving for X

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

American School of Warsaw
ul. Warszawska 202, Bielawa
Bielawa
Konstancin-Jeziorna, Mazowieckie, 05-520
Poland

Ahmad Piraiee

Ahmad Piraiee is an engineer, entrepreneur, and mentor who has spent years helping people turn their ideas into impactful ventures. Beginning his career in hardware engineering before transitioning into marketing and behavioral science, he realized that success isn’t just about how machines work—it’s about how people think, decide, and grow. His journey led him to explore behavioral science, uncovering the driving forces behind human motivation and happiness.

Henrique Peixoto Godoi

CEO of SAGA, former CEO of Merzenich Corporation and former president of Merzenich Institute. I have impacted over 600 neurodivergent students internationally, I was selected as one of the 50 most prominent social entrepreneurs in the World by the Varkey Foundation, winner of the Global Good Awards and finalist of the Big Ideas Competition by Slyngshot. Published two articles - one nationally and other internationally - on neurodiversity and Alzheimer's disease. The center of mt work has been around the intersection of technology tools and brain development.

Justin Walker

After running nearly 100 marathons and multiple ultramarathons, Justin has his share of endurance stories. As a 2-time Ironman triathlete and mountaineer, his experience ranges from road to trail and to great heights. In April/May of 2025, he will attempt to summit Mt. Everest. When not seeking adventure he coaches running, plays hockey, and works in international schools.

Kevin Allen

Kevin J. Allen is the Refugee Coordinator for the Ukraine Situation and the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Republic of Poland.

Shaomin Kee

Shaomin Kee is a freshman at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a concentration in Finance and Business Analytics. She previously co-chaired the 4th Cohort of the UN Ocean Decade Youth Advisory Council, working with a group of motivated young climate activists in various initiatives, including co-organizing a satellite event at the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference. Additionally, Shaomin's lifelong mission has been to experiment. Whether it's starting a business (or multiple) in high school, attempting to engineer, or making a short film, she believes that trial and error is essential to personal growth and development. Overall, Shaomin's passions lie in finance/economics, entrepreneurship, sustainability, education, and art.