TEDxBaghdad was founded by Yahay AlAbdeli 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 via video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. TEDxBaghdad Goals: – Promote Iraqi innovations and talents internationally – Connect Iraqi talents outside of Iraq with Iraqi talents within Iraq – Contribute to the reconstruction of Baghdad as a capital of culture in the Middle East