We are delighted to have been invited by BCS Women, British Computer Society, to take part in this important conversation on the future of artificial intelligence for their AI Series.
Elena Sinel was joined by Teens in AI alumni to share their experiences and perspectives, highlighting the impact of early engagement in AI and the opportunities it creates for the next generation.
Teens in AI joined the BCS Women AI Series, hosted by Andrea Palmer FBCS MBA, for a fireside discussion on the future of artificial intelligence and the role young people play in shaping it.
📆 20 April 2026
📍 12:00-13:00 BST
🎤 Fireside: Why it’s important for Teenagers to get involved in AI
The conversation explores why early engagement with artificial intelligence is essential for teenagers, both to prepare them for future careers and to enable them to actively shape the technologies that will define their world. The session highlighted the global impact of Teens in AI’s programmes in equipping young people – particularly girls – with the skills and confidence to participate in the AI revolution, alongside perspectives from a 2025 hackathon winner and a young professional undertaking an AI apprenticeship. The conversation also examines the opportunities and risks associated with AI, including deepfakes, bias in systems, and opaque decision-making, underscoring the importance of digital literacy, awareness, and responsible innovation in building a fair and inclusive AI-driven future.
The speakers:
- Elena Sinel, Founder & CEO, Teens in AI
- Victoria Sinel, Non-Executive Director at Teens in AI and Apprentice at IBM, currently undertaking a Master’s degree in AI and Data Science in London
- Mahroosh Umer, Teens in AI alumna and previous hackathon winner
- Jennifer Eze, Teens in AI alumna and previous hackathon winner
This session aims to inspire, inform, and energise attendees – showcasing why empowering the next generation, particularly girls and young women, is critical to creating a fair, safe, and inclusive AI-driven world.
About British Computing Society Women
BCSWomen is a BCS Specialist Group that provides networking opportunities for all BCS professional women working in IT around the world. The Group’s main objective is to provide support for female IT professionals, as well as mentoring and encouraging girls/women to enter IT as a career.
Their purpose is to attract, retain and empower people to have a career in tech.
