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SDIM24 - AI for Global Good
Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. Speakers: Yann LeCun Vice-President and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist, Meta Crystal Rugege Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda Omar Sultan Al Olama Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sabastian Niles President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce Landry Signé Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution
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Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. Speakers: Yann LeCun Vice-President and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist, Meta Crystal Rugege Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda Omar Sultan Al Olama Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sabastian Niles President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce Landry Signé Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution
• 45 minutes, 46 seconds
Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. Speakers: Yann LeCun Vice-President and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist, Meta Crystal Rugege Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda Omar Sultan Al Olama Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sabastian Niles President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce Landry Signé Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution
SDIM24 - Putting COPs' Pledges into Practice
• 55 Minutes
Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings Speakers in this episode: Sumant Sinha Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew Private Limited Mirek Dušek Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jesper Brodin Chief Executive Officer, Ingka Group (IKEA) Ibrahim Thiaw Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Maria Susana Muhamad Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia UN biodiversity Cop16 summit
• 55 Minutes
Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings Speakers in this episode: Sumant Sinha Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew Private Limited Mirek Dušek Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jesper Brodin Chief Executive Officer, Ingka Group (IKEA) Ibrahim Thiaw Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Maria Susana Muhamad Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia UN biodiversity Cop16 summit
UpLink: Investing in Water Innovation
• 30 minutes
Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director, Kran Nanobubble Anna Huber, UpLink Project Lead, Innovation Ecosystems, World Economic Forum (moderator)
• 30 minutes
Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director, Kran Nanobubble Anna Huber, UpLink Project Lead, Innovation Ecosystems, World Economic Forum (moderator)
Global Future Council on Clean Air: City Solutions
• 23 minutes
In this panel discussion hosted by the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Clean Air, experts explore the challenges and opportunities of improving air quality in cities around the world.
• 23 minutes
In this panel discussion hosted by the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Clean Air, experts explore the challenges and opportunities of improving air quality in cities around the world.
AMNC - AI Breaking New Ground: What's Next for Industry?
The discovery of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor, along with significant advancements in neuromorphic computing and the release of AI superchips are poised to accelerate computing power. How are these breakthroughs reshaping the future of industry and what are the latest AI applications? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Speakers: Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Professor; Director, Industrial AI Center, University of Maryland Samuele Ramadori, Chief Executive Officer, BrainBox AI Warren Jude Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Edelman Vincent Henry Iswaratioso, Chief Executive Officer, DANA Van Dinh Hong Vu, Chief Executive Officer, ELSA
The discovery of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor, along with significant advancements in neuromorphic computing and the release of AI superchips are poised to accelerate computing power. How are these breakthroughs reshaping the future of industry and what are the latest AI applications? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Speakers: Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Professor; Director, Industrial AI Center, University of Maryland Samuele Ramadori, Chief Executive Officer, BrainBox AI Warren Jude Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Edelman Vincent Henry Iswaratioso, Chief Executive Officer, DANA Van Dinh Hong Vu, Chief Executive Officer, ELSA