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