About Elena
Where passion meets purpose
Elena Sinel is an award-winning AI keynote speaker, founder of Teens in AI, FRSA and advocate for responsible, inclusive technology.
Her work sits at the intersection of AI education, ethics, entrepreneurship and social impact, helping organisations, educators and leaders think more clearly about who gets to shape the future of technology.
Responsible innovation should be at the core of every business
Her journey
The story behind the work
Elena’s journey began in international development, where she spent years working across Central Asia, the Balkans and Africa. Those experiences shaped her commitment to creating opportunities for young people and widening access to education, technology and entrepreneurship.
The mission became deeply personal when she saw how early assumptions and structural barriers could limit confidence and opportunity. That experience sharpened her belief that technology should expand access, not reinforce exclusion.
In 2018, Elena founded Teens in AI at the UN AI for Good Global Summit with a clear vision: to inspire young people worldwide to use artificial intelligence for social good, and to build a more responsible, inclusive future from the start.
“Technology should expand access, not reinforce exclusion.”
Key credentials
- Founder of Teens in AI
- FRSA — Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- GLOMO Award winner 2020
- Computer Weekly Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
- AI100 UK
- Work in 100+ countries
Making an impact
Recognition, reach and real-world influence
Elena’s work has been recognised across technology, entrepreneurship, education and social impact, but the value of that recognition is what it represents: real programmes, real communities and real influence on how AI is taught, discussed and applied.
100+ countries
Teens in AI has reached young people, educators and partners across more than 100 countries.
Global awards
Recognition across technology, entrepreneurship and social impact, including the GLOMO Awards.
Policy & advisory voice
Contributions spanning AI education, responsible technology and public conversations about access, trust and inclusion.
Speaker, founder, advocate
A practical perspective shaped by building programmes, advising across sectors and speaking on real-world AI impact.
Computer Weekly Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech
GLOMO Awards recognition for diversity in technology and women in tech leadership
Recognition for championing inclusion, access and social impact through technology
Founder of Teens in AI
Building the next generation of responsible AI leaders
Teens in AI equips young people to explore artificial intelligence while addressing real-world challenges. By fostering creativity, critical thinking and collaboration, the initiative opens doors for teenagers to become problem-solvers, innovators and ethical leaders in the tech world.
Through global hackathons, courses, mentoring and AI for Good programmes, Elena has built a platform that helps young people see themselves not just as users of technology, but as creators of what comes next.
Mentoring young people through hackathons, challenge programmes and AI for Good initiatives.
Creating opportunities for young innovators to build socially useful, responsible AI projects.
Trusted voice
A trusted voice in AI and education
Elena is a sought-after keynote speaker, policy contributor and media commentator, known for helping audiences navigate ethical AI, diversity, education and innovation with clarity and purpose.
Her work extends from global stages and international conferences to policy conversations, media appearances and partnerships with brands, educators and technology leaders.
She brings a rare combination of lived mission, strategic thinking and practical delivery, which is why her talks resonate with business leaders, educators, journalists and public audiences alike.
Press & event resources
Speaker information and press assets available on request
For event organisers, producers and journalists, Elena’s team can provide the appropriate speaker biography, approved headshots, talking points and event support materials on request.