Amman: The Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman hosted TEDxAmman 2025 under the theme "The Power of Why," featuring a diverse lineup of thinkers, innovators, and changemakers from around the world.
According to Jordan News Agency, the event was held under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan and was inaugurated on her behalf by Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat. It was attended by Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani, Princess Sumaya University for Technology President Wijdan Abu ElHaija, and several academic and youth figures.
In a recorded message, Princess Sumaya highlighted the importance of science, dialogue, and creativity as essential pillars for building a peaceful and humane future. She noted that TEDx, as a leading platform for sharing inspiring ideas, found fertile ground in Amman through TEDxAmman, which began as a student initiative at Princess Sumaya University for Technology and has since evolved into a prominent platform linking Jordanian creativity with global dialogue.
The Princess also expressed solidarity with the people in the region enduring crises, emphasizing that ideas should always serve humanity and promote justice and compassion in societies.
The event attracted thousands of participants from Jordan and abroad, including business leaders, innovators, artists, technologists, and members of the international TED team. It featured interactive workshops and discussion panels highlighting inspiring Jordanian and Arab experiences, fostering creativity, and encouraging participants to develop their ideas and initiatives.
The Roman Amphitheater served as a striking venue where the city's rich heritage met modern thought, showcasing Amman's ability to host major international events and share inspiring ideas globally.
TEDxAmman 2025 was part of the TEDx Global Idea Search initiative, which selected Jordan for the first time as one of eight global communities across six continents to host a session coordinated by TED's international team. This achievement underscored the Kingdom's status as a global hub for dialogue and creativity.
The event concluded with a call to invest in and empower youth, promote open dialogue, and support local and regional initiatives aimed at sharing new and innovative ideas globally.
TEDxAmman is part of the global TEDx initiative, an independent platform dedicated to spreading ideas and exchanging knowledge in technology, innovation, art, and education. The Amman edition is organized under license from TED by a local volunteer team committed to spotlighting inspiring Jordanian and Arab stories that deserve wider recognition.