Session
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: In this session, we aim to spark a dialogue on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and energy demands, addressing the environmental implications of AI technologies and their increasing energy consumption. Therefore, a 90-minute roundtable discussion will afford us sufficient time to delve deeply into these subjects, facilitating a productive exchange of ideas and the generation of actionable insights. We want participants to feel at par with the speakers, providing equal opportunity to put forth their points and add value to the discourse.
This session explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and energy demands, addressing the environmental implications of AI technologies and their increasing energy consumption. We will discuss the rapid proliferation of AI applications across various sectors and the consequent surge in energy usage, highlighting the need for sustainable AI development practices. Experts will examine strategies to optimize AI algorithms, hardware, and infrastructure to minimize energy consumption while maximizing performance. Additionally, we will explore renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient computing techniques to mitigate the environmental footprint of AI systems.
We will plan for robust online participation through a dedicated online platform, ensuring equal participation opportunities for remote attendees. Onsite and online moderators will facilitate discussions, to ensure a cohesive experience for all participants. We will incorporate live polls, breakout sessions, and a dedicated Q&A segment to foster interactive dialogue between all stakeholders and participants.
1. Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Co-Chair, IGF - Dynamic Coalition on Environment, Intergovernmental Organization, Asia Pacific Group
2. Ms. Mevish P. Vaishnav, Group Chief Operating Officer, Digital Health Associates, Private Sector, Asia Pacific Group
3. Mr. Saptarshi Gargari, Senior Project Associate, Health Parliament, Private Sector, Asia Pacific Group
1. Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Co-Chair, IGF-Dynamic Coalition on Environment, Intergovernmental Organization, Asia Pacific Group
2. Mr. Sabin Dima, Founder, Humans.ai, Private Sector, Eastern European States
3. Sir Demis Hassabis, CEO, Google Deepmind, Private Sector, Western European and Other States
4. Mr. Himanshu Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder, Climate.ai, Private Sector, Asia Pacific Group
5. Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Other States
Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Ms. Mevish P. Vaishnav
Mr. Saptarshi Gargari
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
12. Responsible Production and Consumption
13. Climate Action
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: By promoting energy-efficient AI innovation, we aim to contribute to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering the transition towards sustainable and renewable energy sources in the digital era.