Elena Sinel, Founder and CEO of Teens in AI, will be speaking on a Panel at CartoonNext 2026, taking place in Marseille from 8 to 10 April 2026
CartoonNext is a leading European event dedicated to the future of animation, gaming and digital content. It brings together industry professionals, creatives and innovators to explore emerging trends through keynote talks, cross-media pitching sessions and networking opportunities.
📆 8–10 April 2026
📍 Marseille, France
🎤 Elena Sinel, Founder & CEO of Teens in AI and Panel
🧠 Panel: Great AI Debate: New Opportunities; New Skills!
Shaping the Future of AI Skills
Elena will join the Cartoon Next Great AI Debate, a panel exploring how artificial intelligence is set to transform the creative industries and the skills required to succeed in this evolving landscape. The discussion will examine how the market is expected to shift as AI continues to advance, alongside the growing importance of developing new expertise for both current professionals and the next generation entering the industry.
Elena Sinel will share insights from her work leading Teens in AI, launched at the United Nations AI for Good Summit, which delivers global programmes and hands-on learning to equip young people with the knowledge and ethical grounding to become responsible AI leaders.
Her work ensures young people are prepared not only to access opportunities in AI, but to shape its development responsibly, bridging education and industry while creating pathways to gain practical experience, build confidence and engage critically with the technologies shaping the world around them.
About CartoonNext
CartoonNext offers 3 days dedicated to the evolution of the creative and digital industries.
The main focus will be on well-curated keynotes: experienced professionals bringing their vision on the future of your business, your craft and your day-to-day work.
On the other hand, producers coming from all over Europe will pitch selected, innovative projects, displaying their multi-platform strategy, and getting a direct and thoughtful feedback from international experts from various disciplines and backgrounds.
