Panel 2: The Role of Technology and Business – Dialogue for Our FUture

Ever since the dawn of electrification, energy production has been in the hands of large corporations, businesses, utilities or governments, an approach that is both dirty – fossil fuels are the primary feed sources – and inequitable, as huge swaths of the planet are unable to access the fruits of these privatised labours. This panel will explore how renewable technology is

closing the energy gap and enabling community-led decarbonisation initiatives. Discussion will focus on all forms of energy production and reconversion – so-called power-to-x technology – and include innovations that are fuelling various sectors, from transportation to chemicals. The panel will include representatives from technological start-ups, universities, and climate responsible businesses.

Marjan Minnesma,
Founder and Director, Urgenda

Tsering Yangki,
Head of Real Estate Finance & Development, Dream Unlimited Corp., Canada

Arash Aazami,
Energy systems innovator

Martin Bursik,
Former Environment Minister, Czech Republic

Mark van Baal,
Founder, Follow This

Moderator: Christa Meindersma, Director of Advocacy and Communication, International Campaign for Tibet Europe