Balancing the Potential and Peril for Energy and Natural Resources
Thursday, September 26
2:45 – 4:00 pm ET
1 Penn Plaza, 2nd Floor – Social Stairs
250 W 34th Street
New York, NY 10119
2:45 – 4:00 pm ET
1 Penn Plaza, 2nd Floor – Social Stairs
250 W 34th Street
New York, NY 10119
Any organization aiming to capitalize on artificial intelligence's (AI) potential also must understand a core paradox: Technology can help uncover innovations to make the world more sustainable, yet it comes at the cost of greater demand for energy, water, and other natural resources.
During this dynamic session, panelists will explore and discuss the nexus between AI and sustainability, notably how increasing demands for data and storage and data center infrastructure can present short-term challenges and potential long-term solutions for climate and related sustainability topics, such as water and biodiversity. The session will also explore emerging trends in data center growth and technological innovation, and what it means for data center evolution and business’ climate and sustainability ambitions.
Join us immediately after the panel session for a reception and networking event. We look forward to seeing you in NYC at Climate Week!
During this dynamic session, panelists will explore and discuss the nexus between AI and sustainability, notably how increasing demands for data and storage and data center infrastructure can present short-term challenges and potential long-term solutions for climate and related sustainability topics, such as water and biodiversity. The session will also explore emerging trends in data center growth and technological innovation, and what it means for data center evolution and business’ climate and sustainability ambitions.
Join us immediately after the panel session for a reception and networking event. We look forward to seeing you in NYC at Climate Week!
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Moderated by WSP’s Sofia Berger
The panel will be moderated by WSP's Sofia Berger, Business Line Executive, Earth and Environment. She oversees the strategic direction, business performance, client management, and knowledge management of the multiple sectors that comprise WSP’s industry leading environmental consulting practice and leads cross-market collaboration with all of WSP’s other business lines.
As a third-generation engineer, Sofia has a unique background that informs her approach to leadership and delivering for clients. She has more than 20 years of infrastructure experience spanning project management of construction projects in the field and management consulting for private sector clients and governmental transportation agencies around the world.
As a third-generation engineer, Sofia has a unique background that informs her approach to leadership and delivering for clients. She has more than 20 years of infrastructure experience spanning project management of construction projects in the field and management consulting for private sector clients and governmental transportation agencies around the world.
Session Panelists
Joyce Dickerson
Vice President, Global Sustainability & ESG
Ada Infrastructure
Vice President, Global Sustainability & ESG
Ada Infrastructure
John Frey
Director and Chief Technologist, Sustainable Transformation
HPE
Director and Chief Technologist, Sustainable Transformation
HPE
Dion Harris
Director, Accelerated Data Center GTM
NVIDIA
Director, Accelerated Data Center GTM
NVIDIA
Lucas Joppa
Senior Managing Director & Chief Sustainability Officer
Haveli Investments
Senior Managing Director & Chief Sustainability Officer
Haveli Investments
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