Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, took to the stage at London Tech Week 2026 as a panellist in the EQL:Lounge hosted by Tech She Can, joining fellow leaders to discuss the growing importance of mission-driven technology businesses and their role in shaping a more inclusive future.
🎤 Driving Change Through Capital: Spotlighting Mission-Driven Tech Founders
📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
⏰ 11am-11:30am
🏢 EQL:Lounge, Olympia London
As part of the panel, Elena joined a discussion focused on the achievements of women founders who have prioritised social impact alongside commercial success, and the transformative change this approach has delivered across the technology sector.
Celebrating the achievements of women founders who have prioritised social impact alongside commercial success, and the transformative change this approach has driven. Exploring the rise of inclusive and equitable businesses, shaped by growing demand for human-centred design and technology-enabled convenience. Discussing the future of mission-led companies and how they can maintain their competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
Hosted by Tech She Can, the EQL:Lounge at London Tech Week 2026 was created to amplify the voices of women in technology and contribute to a global ecosystem where diversity thrives and innovation flourishes.
The session attracted an audience of more than 150 predominantly female technology professionals and entrepreneurs, providing a valuable platform for discussions around leadership, innovation, investment and social impact.
Reflecting Teens in AI’s mission to equip young people with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to thrive in an AI-driven world, Elena shared perspectives on the importance of purpose-led innovation and ensuring that emerging technologies are developed and deployed in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Teens in AI is proud to contribute to conversations that shape the future of technology and to champion greater inclusion, diversity and accessibility across the AI and technology ecosystem.
Teens in AI’s White paper, The AI Readiness Gap Starts Early
➡️ The importance of early AI literacy and access.
➡️ Elena highlighted the growing gap between young people who have structured exposure to AI and those who do not, and how this disparity shapes confidence, opportunity, and participation in future-facing careers.
➡️ This aligns with Teens in AI’s wider research and advocacy work on AI education equity, including its white paper: 🔗 The AI Readiness Gap Starts Early
🔗 About EQL:Lounge and Tech She Can
About London Tech Week
Shaping the Future of Business Through Technology
London Tech Week is the premier destination for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the tech industry. Each June at Olympia London, they bring together the brightest minds, visionary leaders, and cutting-edge solutions to shape the future of business.
