Unity Grammar returns with TEDxYouth event: Pioneers of Purpose
Unity Grammar is proud to return with another TEDxYouth event, bringing together powerful voices, bold ideas and meaningful conversations under this year’s theme:
Pioneers of Purpose – Shaping a Future Worthy of Humanity.
Taking place on Friday 3 July 2026 at Unity Grammar’s STEAM Building in Austral, the event will invite learners, families and members of the wider community to explore what it means to create, lead and serve with purpose in a rapidly changing world.
The future is arriving faster than ever, and young people are often told they need to be ready for it. But at Unity Grammar, we believe that being prepared for the future is not only about keeping up with change. It is about understanding why we act, create and lead in the first place.
Pioneers of Purpose – Shaping a Future Worthy of Humanity will explore how values, intention and responsibility can guide progress. Through a series of short talks, speakers will share personal insights, lived experiences and emerging ideas across leadership, education, justice, media, technology, creativity and service.
Rather than celebrating progress for its own sake, this event asks a deeper question: what kind of future are we building, and what role can each of us play in shaping it?
Hear from this year’s speakers
This year’s event will feature a diverse line-up of speakers, each bringing a unique perspective on purpose, leadership and the future.
Kamal Saleh, Media Personality
At a time when humanity is searching for direction amid rapid change, Kamal Saleh stands at the intersection of storytelling and meaning.
Khadija Taiba, Educator
With extensive experience in education and leadership, Khadija Taiba will speak to the power of teaching with purpose.
Ned Mannoun, Mayor
Drawing on his experience shaping Liverpool into a growing, future-focused city, Ned Mannoun will explore the role of leadership in building communities that balance innovation, identity and opportunity.
Rana Daher, Judge, Local Court of NSW
Appointed in 2022, Ms Daher is recognised for her resilience and commitment to justice, particularly in overcoming barriers as a visibly Muslim woman in law.
Event details
Event: TEDxYouth at Unity Grammar
Theme: Pioneers of Purpose – Shaping a Future Worthy of Humanity
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 10:00pm AEST
Location: STEAM Building, Unity Grammar
Address: 70 Fourth Avenue, Austral NSW 2179
Event type: Youth
Open to: The public
Tickets are now available for members of the Unity Grammar community and the wider public.