Leading TEDx Events to Success
Year 2011 & 2016
Event as a TEDx Curator
Curated by TED Conference
Background

Organizing TEDx events at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) involved creating platforms for ideas worth spreading.

Challenge

The primary challenges were:

  • Assembling a volunteer team
  • Curating content, and
  • Engaging a diverse audience
Solution
  • Volunteer Recruitment: Launched a campus-wide initiative to recruit enthusiastic volunteers, followed by training sessions to align them with the event's vision and goals.
  • Meticulous Planning: Organized logistics, speaker sessions, and marketing strategies.
  • Strategic Marketing: Used targeted campaigns on social media and within university networks to promote the events.
  • Speaker Preparation: Hosted workshops for speakers to refine their talks, ensuring adherence to TEDx standards.
Benefits
  • Community Engagement: Fostered a sense of community and intellectual curiosity among students and faculty.
  • Leadership Development: Enhanced leadership and organizational skills within the volunteer team.