AI for Decarbonization & Circularity: Building India’s Low-Carbon Infrastructure

February 16, 2026 10:30 am
February 16, 2026 11:25 am
In-person

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 

Co-host: Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, IIM, Bangalore

The panel discussion addresses India’s critical transition toward a low-carbon and circular economy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. It focuses on positioning Artificial Intelligence as a practical enabler for systemic transformation across energy, manufacturing, and waste management.

Key Themes of Discussion

  • Near-term AI Use Cases: Identifying high-impact deployments for decarbonization over the next 12–24 months.
  • Scaling Pathways: Developing data collaboratives, interoperability standards, and procurement models.
  • Circular Systems: Leveraging AI for solar recycling, municipal waste segregation, and resource optimization.
  • Responsible Governance: Addressing risk ownership, auditing, and preventing digital divides across geography and firm size.

Speakers List

  • Moderator: Anand Sri Ganesh (CEO, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore)
  • Sapna Bhawnani: Vice President, Communications & CSR (APAC), Alstom
  • Rohan Chhatwal: Vice President, Innovation & Governance Excellence, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
  • Dr. Debajit Palit: Centre Head, Chintan Research Foundation
  • Lena Robra: Head of Academic Engagements, Swissnex India
  • Vedant Taneja: Co-founder & COO, Beyond Renewables
  • Abhishek Gupta: Co-founder & CEO, WeVOIS
  • Bishakha Bhattacharya: Global Head, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Wipro