Climate Tech: AI, Energy and the Future of Carbon

The climate crisis isn’t pausing, but global attention is shifting. Wars, political instability, and defense spending are pulling resources away from long-term climate goals, while the urgency of the problem only grows. Against this backdrop, the climate tech sector stands at a crossroads to avoid falling prey to hype and greenwashing.

This keynote explores some of the toughest questions facing climate innovation today:

16:50 – 17:20 Intelligence per Joule: Unlocking the Performance Trapped in the AI Stack | Fireside Chat

As we move from training to agentic AI, we explore why the new competitive edge isn't owning the most chips, but extracting maximum output from every watt of power in an energy-constrained world.

Speakers:

• Rodrigo Liang, Co-Founder & CEO, SambaNova
• Moderator: Anna Heim, Freelance Reporter, TechCrunch

17:20 – 17:55 Can New Energy and VC Capital Keep Pace with AI? | Panel Discussion

A strategic discussion on the 2026 "Deliverability Gap." We explore how the next phase of AI growth depends less on software breakthroughs and more on our collective ability to scale grid capacity and synchronize venture capital with infrastructure reality.

Speakers:

• Pol Valls Soler, Founder, Submer
• Anish De, Global Head for Energy & Natural Resources, KPMG
• Moderator: Daniel Hires, CEO, Impact Calling