Digital Minister Caroline Dinenage

"It is great to see the Teens in AI programme empowering young people across the world to put their ideas into action and tackle the challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic." "This initiative will let young people see potential career paths, learn from industry experts and compete in a fun hackathon from the safety of their homes. I look forward to seeing the tech-driven solutions these bright young minds create."

Helen Mullings, Global Chief HR Officer,

QuantumBlack, McKinsey Company

“We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Teens in AI and are greatly looking forward to being involved in this upcoming important virtual hackathon”

Lord Clement-Jones CBE, APPG-AI

“This is a really groundbreaking and welcome way of harnessing the creativity of a whole generation of young innovators in using AI to meet the massive challenges of COVID-19”

Kate Kallot, Director of AI Ecosystem, Machine

Learning Group, Arm

“The Teens In AI initiative is significant because it empowers young people to make the changes they want to see in the world during an unprecedented time. The high caliber of entries, combined with the passion and dedication of the teams, highlights their commitment to driving social impact through technology.”

Harriet Green OBE, EDB Board Member,

Influencer, Mentor, Former IBM AP Chairman &CEO

“There is no doubt that great new tech and data like AI is shaping our future, and I'm absolutely delighted to have been part of this incredible movement for emerging leaders! I was happy to share my own career lessons, energisers and real-world examples of AI with the teens that are learning the most valuable skills the world needs both today, and for a bright tomorrow.”

Simon Alexander Ong, Coach and Business Strategist

“Having been involved as a speaker at a couple of Teens in AI hackathons, I’ve been wowed and blown away by how ridiculously inspiring these events are. What Elena and her team are doing in terms of empowering the next generation with the digital skills and entrepreneurial mindset required to be prepared for what the future of tomorrow will bring, is something I wish I had access to as a teenager!”

Alejandro Saucedo, Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Seldon

“Teens in AI is one of the most important and impactful initiatives in the AI & ML space. This week I was able to be part of the incredible work that these brilliant teens have been capable of – within only a few days they have fully coded end-to-end AI systems using Amazon Alexa, built solid business models and performed thorough user validation! I have to say that I am beyond excited to help these young innovators reach their full potential, as they are the ones that will forge the future of Artificial Intelligence”

Marta Piatkowska, Head of Data Science Solutions at BBC News

“I thought I came to inspire, but I left truly inspired by what these teens are creating. I wish opportunities like this existed when I was a teenager. Teens in AI will change the world, I have no doubt about this!”