Teen panels, workshops, and our flagship hackathon.

The Tech Innovation for Good Hackathon is a three-week global challenge that brought together over 800 participants across 10+ time zones to develop bold, socially responsible solutions. Unlike traditional hackathons, this event encouraged both technical and non-technical submissions. Participants talked real-world issues such as healthcare access, educational inequality, environmental risks, mental health, and the ethics of emerging technologies. Select winners were connected to internships and professional opportunities through the Youth Tech & Ethics Institute and partner organizations.

This teen-led forum invited students to dive into some of the toughest ethical questions shaping the future of science. Over snacks, participants debated real-world dilemmas. The event created a welcoming space where teens with all levels of experience could explore how breakthroughs in biotechnology and AI raise questions of responsibility, equity, and societal impact. More than just a discussion, the forum emphasized youth voices as essential to shaping the next generation of ethical decision-making in STEM.

Hosted at City International School in Mumbai, this student-led forum focused on how artificial intelligence will shape our lives in the future. More than 30 students gathered to present their perspectives, share concerns, and explore opportunities around AI’s role in education, work, ethics, and society. The discussion highlighted diverse viewpoints, ranging from optimism about AI-driven innovation to caution about bias, job loss, and ethical risks, and gave students a platform to critically consider the role of technology in shaping their futures.

At Khan Lab School, students from grades 9–12 came together for a school-wide forum exploring some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas in science and technology. With over 170 attendees, the discussion spanned classic thought experiments like variations of the trolley problem to pressing real-world issues such as genetic engineering and designer babies, nuclear responsibility, and included a short lesson on the basics of STEM ethics.

As part of the Youth Tech & Ethics Vietnam Chapter, Alan hosted an open event introducing participants to Arduino and launching a biochar-based heating project. Six members joined to learn the fundamentals of hardware and programming, using accessible resources like YouTube tutorials and GPT-powered guidance to troubleshoot and build their first prototypes. The group is now actively working on applying Arduino systems to biochar heating, combining hands-on engineering with sustainable energy goals.