Why I Joined Encounters TEDEd: Ali Mohammed Ismail

My name is Ali Mohammed Ismail and I am a Grade 12 student.

Encounters TEDEd has given me the ability to become more comfortable sharing my ideas and the confidence to present them. I attended the IlluminaTED 2020 conference and fell in love with the atmosphere that the conference presented; it was an amazing learning environment that I had a lot of fun being a part of. My experience at the conference in 2020 was what inspired me to join the Encounters TEDEd club the following year. This year, I am a lead on the conference planning team and hope to work to create the same atmosphere for others that I have experienced. My experience with Encounters TEDEd not only gave me confidence, but also helped introduce me to new people, and through it, I made many new friends. Encounters TEDEd has been an unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone wanting to meet new people and expand on various skills in presentation, organization, and courage.