Past TEDx event

TEDxNishtiman

The Next Wave

Took placeSeptember 27, 2025
LocationErbil, Arbīl, Iraq
FormatStandard
This event will focus on "Future Frontiers: Innovations and Impact," concentrating on groundbreaking technological advancements, sustainability, Climate change, education, and social impact. This theme will explore how innovations in AI, renewable energy, mental health, and community-building initiatives can transform our world, fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking future. It will bring diverse perspectives and ideas together, inspiring audiences to envision and contribute to a better tomorrow.

Speakers

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

  • Asuda Soran

    educational psychology

    Asuda Soran is a Kurdish educational speaker and trainer based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, widely recognized for her advocacy in child development, positive parenting, and youth empowerment. She frequently delivers talks and public seminars on effective communication, educational psychology, and guiding children through modern societal challenges.

  • Dr Dana Fazil

    Sociology

    Dr. Dana Fadhil, PhD in Sociology, is a renowned trainer accredited by international institutions in Canada, the UK, and Lebanon. He has delivered over 20 specialized programs, including the acclaimed 2U Program, empowering more than 10,000 youth and professionals, and sharing his expertise at international conferences.

  • Dr Ghaith Mustafa

    Marketing

    Dr. Ghaith Al-Abdallah is vice president at Catholic University. He holds a PhD in Marketing and has published over 40 papers in top journals. Before academia, he spent over a decade in marketing and executive management. He also serves as senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and acts as external examiner and editorial reviewer for international universities.

  • Parez Pasawan

    Education

    Only 14 years old, Parez embodies resilience as the daughter of a martyred Peshmerga. With a full scholarship at Cambridge International School, she excels in academics, debates, and international representation, standing as a powerful voice of her generation and a symbol of courage, education, and hope.

  • Sherin Khero

    Yezidi Activist

    A Yezidi survivor of ISIS captivity, Shireen Khero turned her pain into resilience, earning a Business Management degree and receiving the “Honor of Resilience” from Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Today, she is a global voice for survivors, advocating through SEMA and preserving memory for genocide victims, inspiring justice and dignity worldwide

  • Sinan Majeed

    Co-Founder Aljazari Robotics

    With two decades of global experience and an MBA from Western Michigan University, Sinan Majeed is a visionary entrepreneur. He co-founded Aljazari Robotics & AI Solutions—the first and one of the largest robotics companies in Iraq—driving innovation, empowering youth, and positioning the country at the forefront of technological progress

  • Yehya Lazgin

    Technology

    At just 21, Yehya Lezgin Chali co-founded Ovanya, the first AI and data science company in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Now CEO, he leads a team of 20+ experts driving AI, digital transformation, and software projects with governments and international organizations, while championing a data-driven future in global forums.

Organizing team