Sayid Abdull is a technology expert and activist working at the intersection of AI, culture, and creativity. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, the Financial Times, the United Nations, Oxford’s Architects of the Future, and others, Sayid has spent over a decade leading global initiatives in AI strategy, product marketing, and the creator economy, shaping how technology amplifies human imagination and connection.

He is the founder of My Uyghur Origin, a cultural preservation and human rights initiative dedicated to documenting Uyghur stories, safeguarding collective memory, and celebrating identity through film and digital media. Sayid is currently developing Keeper of Memory, a short feature exploring resilience and belonging within the Uyghur diaspora.

Sayid earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was recognized as one of the Top 10 Students Changing the World, and his Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, where he was both a Gleitsman Leadership Fellow and a Social Innovation and Change Initiative Fellow.

Rooted in his journey from refugee to advocate, Sayid’s work bridges innovation and humanity, harnessing technology to preserve culture, spark empathy, and protect the stories that define who we are.