
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Break
10:05 – 10:30 AM
Panel 1: Finance and Markets
Private capital in sustainability
According to McKinsey, from 2019 to the end of 2022, investment in climate technologies continued to rise, supported by growth capital investors who launched over 330 new sustainability projects and impact funds. Cumulative assets in these funds tripled from $90 billion to over $270 billion. This panel will explore the state of private capital in the net zero transition, the latest trends in the transactions and business models funded.
Panel 2: Fundraising in a Challenging Environment
Success stories
In a time of economic uncertainty, fundraising can be a daunting task. This panel brings together entrepreneurs who have recently secured funding, sharing their firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of raising capital in a challenging environment.
From overcoming investor skepticism to crafting compelling pitches, our panelists will discuss the strategies and insights that helped them succeed in a tough fundraising landscape.
Join us for an engaging conversation on how these entrepreneurs turned challenges into opportunities and what other entrepreneurs can learn from their journeys.
Qu’il s’agisse de surmonter le scepticisme des investisseurs ou d’élaborer des présentations convaincantes, nos panélistes discuteront des stratégies et des idées qui les ont aidés à réussir dans un contexte difficile de collecte de fonds.
Rejoignez-nous pour une conversation engageante sur la façon dont ces entrepreneurs ont transformé les défis en opportunités et sur ce que d’autres entrepreneurs peuvent apprendre de leur parcours.
Lunch
12:00 – 1:15 PM
1:15 - 1:45 PM
- Discussion
Dr. Murthy Renduchintala
Panel 3: Data Processing Energy Efficiency
Energy consumption and data processing with AI
In the AI-driven era, data processing is at the heart of innovation, but it’s also consuming energy at unprecedented rates. This panel will delve into the growing demand for energy efficiency in data centers, highlighting the environmental and economic impacts of AI models that require massive computational power. With data center energy usage expected to account for nearly 10% of global electricity consumption by 2030, and AI workloads driving energy needs to new heights, we will explore cutting-edge solutions (edge computing, semis, photonics, algorithms), from hardware advancements to software optimizations. We will examine how energy efficiency in data processing is not just a necessity but a strategic advantage in a sustainable, AI-powered future.
Startups Showcase

RITHMIK SOLUTIONS
Amanda Truscott
Rithmik Solutions is delivering the world’s most advanced and reliable analytics for optimizing mobile mining equipment.

OPALIA
Jennifer Côté
Opalia is leading the world’s transition to a more sustainable food system starting with cell-based dairy products that don’t compromise on quality.

MACRO CYCLE
Stwart Pena Feliz
MacroCycle is able to upcycle PET and polyester waste of any quality into virgin-grade PET and polyester with zero carbon emissions.
Fasken Cycle Momentum ClimateTech Innovation Grant
Break
3:00 – 3:30 PM