The organising committee of TEDxCCQ has announced the details of the first edition of TEDxCCQ conference to be held on March 31. 
The conference, a collaboration among the students and the faculty of Community College of Qatar (CCQ), is hosted by the Cultural Village Katara at  the Drama Theatre.
A total of 13 speakers will participate at the event from different fields. They include, Dr Ibrahim al-Naimi, the president of CCQ and the Qatari inventor Mohamed Aljefairi, in addition to a group of prominent figures in the society such as Aisha al-Kuwari, Ahmad al-Maadheed and others. The participants will speak about a wide range of topics, such as education, technology, entrepreneurship, community service, etc.
The organising committee has chosen “Building Bridges” as the theme of the first version of their conference. This theme was actually inspired by the fact that Qatar is building bridges literally and metaphorically where architects, engineers and urban planners are building far and wide throughout the country in preparation of hosting the World Cup 2022. 
Dean of CCQ Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh said, “CCQ is seeking to be part of the change to bridge the gaps created by political and geographical boundaries. We believe in educating a socially and globally responsible citizens and future leaders and TEDx is a good platform for advocating these values and principles”.
Nycki Cuddie, the organiser noted, “CCQ, Doha, and Qatar are building bridges and connections while facing the current brotherly disconnection of the blockade. Organising this event was to showcase some of the amazing talent we have here, and the ideas that really do build a connection: from college to workplace, from locals to expats, and from the country to the world”.