Communities as Catalysts for Change

John Mennel and Lyndsay Harris-Kyei explore how AI can power sustainable transformation without compromise. Drawing upon real-world use cases—from agriculture to utilities—they’ll reveal how businesses can move beyond forecasts into operations. Learn how to navigate strategic trade-offs, integrate AI into decarbonization programs, and deliver measurable environmental and financial returns.

Kabir Daya explores how artificial intelligence can reduce disparities in healthcare by expanding access, improving personalization, and closing digital divides. He will share insights on how technology can be designed and deployed to empower patients, support providers, and build a more inclusive health system for all.

Dr. Gaurav Deshpande explores how artificial intelligence, data-driven protocols, and global collaboration are transforming surgical safety and expanding access to essential care. He will share a forward-looking vision for scaling access to high-quality care worldwide—tackling disparities and equipping under-resourced communities with the tools to deliver care independently.

Facts alone don’t change minds—stories do. Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, shares how connecting climate science to people’s values creates hope and action. In conversation with Dan Costa, she reveals how to bridge belief and data to inspire collective solutions to the climate crisis.