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x = independently organized event

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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection.

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.)

TEDxAhliaUniversity is the first TEDx University event held in Bahrain

A privileged affiliation with one of the first private educational institutions in Bahrain, allowing the adoption of its resources and knowledge capital

An initiative that brings together a diverse group of intellects, cultural enthusiasts, thinkers and innovators to surface ideas worth spreading

A catalyst to develop forward-thinking community members, leaders and pioneers

A contributor to the knowledge capital of our community

An opportunity to re-develop, re-introduce, re-think, re-discover