Wael Ghonim
Digital Activist | Connecting Humanity Through the Internet
About
Wael Ghonim is a pioneering digital activist who believes the internet can be the most powerful platform for connecting humanity. As a former Google executive, Ghonim rose to international prominence during the 2011 Egyptian revolution, using social media to organize protests that helped topple the Mubarak regime.
His TED talks have inspired millions to harness the power of technology for social impact. Ghonim's keynotes provide a roadmap for leveraging digital tools and networks to drive positive change, empowering audiences to build a more just and equitable world.
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Let's design social media that drives real change
Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of Egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And social media followed suit. What was once a place for crowdsourcing, engaging and sharing became a polarized battleground. Ghonim asks: What can we do about online behavior now? How can we use the Internet and social media to create civility and reasoned argument?
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