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Keynotes Announced for IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum

IEEE SustainTech Leadership ForumIEEE SustainTech Leadership ForumLOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 19 July 2024 – Today, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) announced keynotes for its upcoming IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum. Taking place 27-28 August 2024 at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego, Calif., U.S.A., the event will explore the latest environmentally friendly technologies to be applied in the built environment. Specifically, the conference will detail how leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), big data, computer vision, blockchain and more can be used to support sustainable practices for factories and businesses. The Forum will feature keynotes from some of the largest commercial organizations working towards sustainable practices, including Mitsubishi and Panasonic.

“Today, we are in an environment where sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have,’ but a necessity,” said Anthony Vetro, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs (MERL) and member of the SustainTech Program Leadership Board. “Businesses and manufacturers have an opportunity to contribute significantly to sustainability. From waste reduction to resource efficiency and more, innovative sustainable practices can help create a better future for people and the planet. That’s why we are so excited to lead the effort to bring about the first IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum.”

SustainTech will feature two prominent engineering leaders as keynotes:

    • Takajiro “Tak” Ishikawa, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Navigating the Transition to Sustainable Energy Solutions in a Power-Hungry World Tuesday, 27 August, 9:00 a.m. PDT
    • Andrea Murphy, Director of Environmental Affairs at Panasonic North America Transparency Is Hard, But Collaboration Can Make Reaching Sustainability Goals Easy (or at Least Easier) Tuesday, 27 August, 1:15 p.m. PDT
    • Aravind Padmanabhan, Executive VP and CTO of Nvent Innovating for Product Sustainability - Making Data Centers Greener Wednesday, 28 August, 9:00 a.m. PDT

These talks will address how innovative and integrated solutions can help realize carbon neutrality, improve quality of life, and ensure a safer world.

Registration is now open for the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum. For more information about the program or to register, visit https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/. Members of the press interested in registering to attend the in-person event should reach out to media@computer.org.

“Solutions like sustainable AI have the potential to drastically reduce technology’s environmental impact,” said Jyotika Athavale, 2024 IEEE CS President. “IEEE CS is committed to bettering our world through computer science and engineering, and advancing sustainability measures serves as a priority for our membership and the broader community. We are honored to be part of this inaugural event that will help set the standard for sustainable technology practices today and into the future.”

Registration is now open for the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum. For more information about the program or to register, visit https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/. Members of the press interested in registering to attend the in-person event should reach out to media@computer.org.

About the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum is a new global leadership event on sustainable technology impacting buildings and factories. Sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS), IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc), and IEEE Signal Processing Society, the Leadership Forum will bring together leading technical engineering experts from these Societies with companies striving to implement cutting-edge technology solutions to address global sustainability challenges. Through presentations, talks and discussions, an expo, a start-up pitch competition, and much more, the event will work to drive positive change for a better environment. The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum will take place 27-28 August 2024 at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego, Calif., U.S.A. For more information about the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum, the program, and how to participate, visit https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/.

About the IEEE Computer Society Engaging computer engineers, scientists, academia, and industry professionals from all areas and levels of computing, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) serves as the world’s largest and most established professional organization of its type. IEEE CS sets the standard for the education and engagement that fuels continued global technological advancement. Through conferences, publications, and programs that inspire dialogue, debate, and collaboration, IEEE CS empowers, shapes, and guides the future of not only its 375,000+ community members, but the greater industry, enabling new opportunities to better serve our world. Visit computer.org for more information.

About the IEEE Power & Energy Society IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power & energy for the betterment of society and a trusted resource dedicated to the technical, informational, networking, and professional development needs of its members. With over 40,000 members around the globe representing every facet of the electric power and energy industry, PES is at the forefront of the rapidly changing technological advancements that impact everyone’s future. Additional information on IEEE PES can be found at www.ieee-pes.org.

About the IEEE Communications Society The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) promotes technological innovation and fosters creation and sharing of information among the global technical community. The Society provides services to members for their technical and professional advancement and forums for technical exchanges among professionals in academia, industry, and public institutions. Visit https://www.comsoc.org/ to learn more.

About the IEEE Signal Processing Society Founded as IEEE’s first society in 1948, the Signal Processing Society is the world’s premier association for signal processing engineers and industry professionals. Engineers around the world look to the Society for information on the latest developments in the signal processing field. Its deeply rooted history spans 75 years, featuring a membership base of more than 20,000 deeply interested and involved signal processing engineers, academics, industry professionals and students who are all part of a dynamic global community – spanning 120 countries worldwide.

The Society organizes numerous conferences around the world every year, focusing on the innovations shaping the future of signal processing and the future of our world. For more information, visit https://signalprocessingsociety.org/.

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