Environment & Sustainability Speakers

The intersection of technology and sustainability has never been more critical. As the world faces escalating climate challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool to combat environmental issues and drive sustainable practices. According to PwC, AI applications could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 4% by 2030—equivalent to Australia’s annual emissions.

Environment and sustainability speakers provide invaluable insights into how AI and other innovations are tackling climate change, enabling businesses to align with global sustainability goals. From renewable energy advancements to AI-driven solutions for biodiversity preservation, these speakers inspire actionable change for a greener future.

Alex Goryachev

Former Managing Director of Innovation Strategy & Digital Transformation at Cisco & an AI Expert

Andrew Ng

Founder of DeepLearning.AI, CEO of Landing AI & Adjunct Professor at Stanford University

Azeem Azhar

Founder of Exponential View & Co-Chair of the Global Futures Council on Complex Risks at the World Economic Forum

Beena Ammanath

Technology Trust Ethics Leader at Deloitte, Founder of Human for AI & Author of 'Trustworthy AI'

Cal Innes

Editor of the Digital Sustainability Newsletter, Digital Sustainability Specialist at Jisc & Chair of the FE & Skills Digital Sustainability Community

Dame Wendy Hall

Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton & Co-Chair of the UK Government’s Artificial Intelligence Review

Dr. Fei-Fei Li

Co-Founder of AI4ALL & Co-Director of Stanford University Human-Centred AI Institute

Dr. Kate Darling

Research Assistant at MIT & Former Fellow at the Harvard Berkman Klein Centre for Internet & Society

Inma Martinez

Member of the GPA’s Innovation & Commercialisation of AI Task Group & Author of ‘The Fifth Industrial Revolution: How Space Commercialisation Will Derive the Biggest Industrial Expansion of the 21st Century’

Jennifer Turliuk

Practice Leader for Climate and Energy AI, Former Partner at Climate Capital Syndicate, & Founder of MakerKids & Koru Labs

Kay Firth-Butterfield

CEO of the Good Tech Advisory & the First Head of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for the World Economic Forum

The challenge of climate change demands innovative solutions, and AI is at the forefront. Using machine learning, data analysis, and predictive models, AI drives advancements in energy efficiency, carbon capture, and waste management.

According to a UNEP report, AI could increase power grid efficiency by up to 10%, significantly reducing energy losses. Additionally, McKinsey & Company estimates that AI solutions could add $5.2 trillion annually to sectors like agriculture, water, and energy management.

Environment and sustainability speakers can help you understand how technologies like AI impact sustainability. Topics include AI-driven precision agriculture that optimises crop yields and intelligent water monitoring systems that promote sustainable water use.

Book an environment and sustainability speaker with The AI Speakers Agency to guide your organisation towards a tech-driven, sustainable future.