Teens in Action Forum

Monthly live conversations with global AI leaders, built for teens (13–19)

Teens in Action Forum

A virtual event series for teens aged 13-19 where global AI leaders empower and engage in thought-provoking conversations and discussions centred around AI-based topics. Each month, we invite expert speakers who specialise in AI, ethics, and social impact topics.

  • Free to join
  • 1 hour including Q&A
  • Live, interactive format
  • Moderated Q&A
  • Global speakers

How the Teens in Action Forum works

A simple format that makes big topics feel clear, relevant, and genuinely interesting.

Join live for free

Responsible AI, safety, and critical thinking are embedded across every programme.

Ask questions

Take part in moderated Q&A and discussions. Bring curiosity, challenge ideas, and learn how to think things through.

Keep learning

Watch again if you missed it and explore suggested resources to go deeper after the session.

Teens in Action Forum: Highlights

A 30-second snapshot of the conversations, questions, and ideas young people explore with global AI leaders.

Who it’s for

Teens in Action is designed to be valuable whether you’re joining for yourself, supporting your child, or sharing with a class.

Young People
  • Learn from people working at the heart of AI and tech
  • Explore real issues like deepfakes, bias, privacy, safety, and jobs
  • Build confidence discussing AI with clarity, not hype
Parents and Guardians
  • A safe, structured way to explore AI topics with your teen
  • Sessions are moderated and designed to be age-appropriate
  • Helps young people develop Judgment, not just “tech skills”
Educators and Schools
  • Easy to share with students or run as an enrichment session
  • Supports digital literacy, critical thinking, and debate skills
  • Works alongside wider learning in computing, PSHE, citizenship, and STEM

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What you’ll explore

Workshops explore real-world topics shaped by AI, guided by expert speakers who make sense of rapid technological change. Conversations evolve with the pace of innovation, so every month brings fresh ideas and new ways to understand AI’s impact. Join once or return regularly to stay curious, learn, and take part in the discussion.

AI safety and risk

Cybersecurity

AI and mental health

Climate

Future of work

Regulation

AI in education

Bias and fairness

Deepfakes

Insights from Inside the Industry

Global speakers.
Real perspectives.

We invite guests who work across industry, research, public policy, and social impact to help teens understand AI beyond the surface level.

Delivered in partnership with organisations who share our commitment to responsible innovation.

Safe and Supported Participation

Teens in Action is designed to be welcoming, respectful, and age-appropriate.

  • Moderated Q&A and discussion
  • Clear participation guidelines
  • Respectful, inclusive environment
  • Designed for teens aged 13–19
  • We do not ask teens to share sensitive personal information

Why our
Programmes matter

Thousands of young people worldwide

Teens in Action helps young people build informed opinions, ask sharper questions, and make choices with ethics and impact in mind.

Programme Details

Exact dates vary by location. Full details are shared after sign-up.

Start with the real question

We focus on the decisions AI is forcing in society, not just how the tools work.

Learn from global experts

Speakers share what they’re seeing in practice, what’s working, and what to be careful about.

Discuss and challenge ideas

Teens ask questions, explore trade-offs, and practice forming reasoned views.

Leave with clarity

Every session aims to give you language, frameworks, and next steps you can use.

FAQ's

Teens in Action is an online forum event where you can join to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various topics. Each month, we invite expert speakers who specialise in AI, ethics, and social impact topics.

During this programme, teens from around the world will participate in local techathons. Teams will develop and pitch a project that tackles one of the assigned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The best projects are selected from each local techathon and entered into the Global Judging pool to determine the overall winners.

Teens in Action is designed for teenagers aged 13–19. Parents, guardians, and educators are also welcome to attend or support young people joining.

Teens in Action is a recurring event with monthly sessions. Each session features a new speaker and topic to spark discussion and help young people explore how AI is shaping the world.

All you need is internet access with a computer or smartphone. The forum is hosted via Zoom, a popular video conferencing platform. Prior to each session, we’ll send you a Zoom link to join the event. Simply click the link at the scheduled time to join us.

No. You do not need any prior knowledge of AI. The sessions are designed to be accessible, with clear explanations and time for questions.

Each session typically lasts around 60 minutes, including time for moderated Q&A.

Yes. You can submit questions during the session. Questions are moderated to keep the conversation respectful, safe, and on-topic.

Yes, Teens in Action is free to attend.

You can visit the events page to see the next session, and subscribe for updates so you don’t miss future topics and speakers.

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