The AI for Climate Tech Frontier is a premier event dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and climate technology. Organized by the Climate Collective Foundation, this summit brings together leading experts, policymakers, and innovators to discuss and advance AI-driven solutions for climate challenges.
Key topics covered at the event include the modernization and decarbonization of power systems, urban risk readiness through AI, and responsible innovation in climate technology. Sessions feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and deep-dive roundtables focusing on areas such as power, manufacturing, urban risk, data, mobility, adaptation and resilience, and responsible innovation.
The summit offers extensive networking opportunities, including facilitated morning connections, lunch and open networking sessions, and evening gatherings. Notable speakers include Karthik Padmanabhan, Developer Ecosystem Lead at Google; Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Founder & President of the NetZero Energy Transition Association; and Kaela Montgomery, Sustainability Program Manager at Google.
This event is ideal for startups and innovators seeking pilot opportunities, industry leaders looking for deployable technologies, academics aiming to bridge research and real-world applications, policymakers engaging with technology developers, and investors identifying high-impact opportunities in the AI and climate tech sectors.
Speakers(21)
Abhishek Ranjan
CEO at BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
Abhishek Ranjan is the CEO of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, overseeing power distribution and renewable energy integration.
Ajay Lavakare
Senior Advisor at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Ajay Lavakare serves as a Senior Advisor at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, focusing on infrastructure resilience strategies.
Alexander Hogeveen Rutter
Electricity Sector Lead at Third Derivative
Alexander Hogeveen Rutter leads the Electricity Sector at Third Derivative, driving innovation in clean energy technologies.
Amit Tripathi
Advisor - Power Sector at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Amit Tripathi advises on power sector resilience at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, promoting infrastructure sustainability.
Amit Verma
Director of the Green Transition, Environment and Climate Change vertical, & for Economics and Finance vertical at NITI Aayog
Amit Verma leads the Green Transition, Environment and Climate Change, and Economics and Finance verticals at NITI Aayog, focusing on sustainable development policies.
Anannya D. Banerjee
Associate Director at University of California, Davis
Anannya D. Banerjee is an Associate Director at the University of California, Davis, focusing on sustainable transportation research.
Ankit Jain
Co-Founder & CEO at StepChange
Ankit Jain is the Co-Founder and CEO of StepChange, a company dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar
Founder & President at NetZero Energy Transition Association (NETRA)
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar is the Founder and President of NETRA, promoting energy storage and clean energy technologies.
Jai Asundi
Executive Director at Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
Jai Asundi is the Executive Director at CSTEP, leading research on science, technology, and policy for sustainable development.
Kaela Montgomery
Sustainability Program Manager at Google
Kaela Montgomery manages sustainability programs at Google, focusing on environmental initiatives and corporate responsibility.
Karthik Padmanabhan
Developer Ecosystem Lead at Google
Karthik Padmanabhan is the Developer Ecosystem Lead at Google, fostering developer communities and technological innovation.
Mohammed Y. Safirulla
Director at IndiaAI Mission and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Mohammed Y. Safirulla serves as the Director at IndiaAI Mission and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, leading initiatives in AI policy and implementation.
Mustafa Wajid
Chairman at Meher Group
Mustafa Wajid is the Chairman of Meher Group, overseeing operations in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Ovais Sarmad
Vice Chair at Green House Gas Protocol (GHG-P) Steering Committee
Ovais Sarmad is the Vice Chair of the Green House Gas Protocol Steering Committee, contributing to global standards for greenhouse gas accounting.
Rajit Bhat
Senior Program Associate - Integrated transport at World Resources Institute
Rajit Bhat is a Senior Program Associate at the World Resources Institute, specializing in integrated transport solutions.
Roli Agarwal
India Head, Strategic Product Partnerships at Google India
Roli Agarwal leads Strategic Product Partnerships at Google India, focusing on innovative collaborations and product strategies.
Sandhya Sundararagavan
Senior Advisor - Climate and Energy Resilient Innovation at Vasudha Foundation
Sandhya Sundararagavan advises on climate and energy resilience at Vasudha Foundation, focusing on sustainable development.
Shuchi Vora
Head of Learning at Global Resilience Partnership (GRP)
Shuchi Vora leads learning initiatives at the Global Resilience Partnership, enhancing global resilience strategies.
Siddharth Singh
Lead on Energy & AI at International Energy Agency (IEA)
Siddharth Singh leads the Energy & AI initiatives at the International Energy Agency, exploring the intersection of technology and energy policy.
Sumedha Malaviya
Program Head- Building decarbonisation and sustainable cooling at WRI India
Sumedha Malaviya heads programs on building decarbonization and sustainable cooling at WRI India, promoting energy efficiency.
Sundeep Reddy Mallu
Co-Founder at Resilience AI
Sundeep Reddy Mallu is the Co-Founder of Resilience AI, developing AI solutions for disaster resilience.
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Delhi, India
- Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Startups, industry leaders, academics, policymakers, investors
- Attendees
- Not specified