Can technology tame climate change? As we navigate towards a low-carbon economy, we must understand how each sector has different needs and requirements.
There are various ways of decarbonizing the economy, including through greater efficiency and innovation in energy production, use, and storage; increased reliance on renewables; a shift away from fossil fuels. In our ENERGY 2050 series, we will examine these challenges, discuss innovations and engage in meaningful conversations with leaders and innovators as we race to meet the 2050 climate goals.
Sustainability at a Crossroad: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
Regulation and innovation are shaping the future of sustainability. In this episode of Energy 2050, Kumar Paramasivam, Global Head of Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services and Enterprise Sustainability, Infosys, speaks with Sarah Daly, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Sustainable Communities, Agile Property & Homes Ltd, about how businesses can navigate evolving policies while leveraging innovation to accelerate their climate goals. They explore the impact of climate finance, circular economies, and AI-driven efficiency in data centers, emphasizing the need for collaboration. As industries transform, the conversation highlights how organizations can turn sustainability challenges into opportunities.
Kumar Paramasivam
Global Head - Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services and Enterprise Sustainability, Infosys
Sarah Daly
Head of Strategic Partnerships & Sustainable Communities, Agile Property & Homes Ltd
Reshaping Energy: Five Themes for the Future
Explore the transformative forces shaping the energy sector with Sriram Sundar, Vice President and Business Head of Energy Core at Infosys. In this insightful interview, he examines five pivotal themes—enterprise transformation, the rise of industrial AI, experience-led design, optimization, and sustainability. Discover how Infosys is empowering businesses to scale AI-driven solutions, innovate through collaboration, and lead the charge toward a sustainable energy future. Gain fresh perspectives on the evolving energy landscape and actionable insights for driving change.
Sriram Sundar
Vice President and Business Head of Energy Core, Infosys
Christine Calhoun
Studio Lead, Infosys Knowledge Institute
AI in Energy: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the energy industry, driving efficiency and enabling sustainable transformations. In this engaging interview, Sriram Sundar, Vice President and Business Head of Energy Core at Infosys, and Jeff Kavanaugh from the Infosys Knowledge Institute discuss how AI-powered innovations are reshaping the sector. From optimizing refinery yields and enhancing productivity with intelligent assets to supporting energy transitions through digital co-pilots, they explore transformative AI applications. Discover how tools like digital twins, advanced analytics, and intelligent record digitization are unlocking new opportunities for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Sriram Sundar
Vice President and Business Head of Energy Core, Infosys
Jeff Kavanaugh
Global Head, Infosys Knowledge Institute
Is AI the Catalyst for a Greener Energy Future?
AI's role in accelerating the energy transition goes beyond being assistive; it serves as a fundamental enabler. In the latest episode of Energy 2050, Professor Mohanbir Sawhney - McCormick Foundation Professor of Technology, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and Ashiss Dash discuss the key domains where AI is redefining the way energy systems are designed, managed, and optimized across the value chain.
Ashiss Kumar Dash
EVP & Segment Head- Sustainability, Services, Utilities, Resources and Energy, Infosys
Professor Mohanbir Sawhney
McCormick Foundation Professor of Technology, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management
Are Open Ecosystems Taking Over Supply Chains?
The energy industry stands at a crossroads, with the traditional centralized power model giving way to a more distributed, dynamic landscape. In this episode, Srikanth Srinivasan, Vice President, Energy Transition, Infosys, and Geoffrey G. Parker, Professor of Engineering and Faculty Director, Irving Institute for Energy and Society, explore how platform-based models are revolutionizing the energy sector. By examining the evolution from traditional supply chains to open ecosystems, the conversation delves into the implications for utilities, consumers, and market participants, with data, AI, and platform strategies converging to create a more resilient, efficient, and equitable energy future.
Geoffrey Parker
Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Srikanth Srinivasan
Vice President - Energy Transition, Infosys
Unearthing Tomorrow: The Role of Mining in Energy Transition
What role does mining play in our global energy transition? Amber Mac, President, AmberMac Media Inc. moderates a thought-provoking conversation with Nishant Kumar, Associate Vice President - Energy & Resources, Infosys, in this Energy 2050 fireside chat. They delve into the importance of critical minerals, responsible sourcing, and how these elements are crucial for a greener future. Discover the transformative role digital partners play in modern mining - from exploration and safety to enabling sustainability and driving energy transition. Learn how technology is reshaping mining, creating opportunities for a more sustainable and inclusive industry.
Amber Mac
President, AmberMac Media Inc.
Nishant Kumar
Associate Vice President - Energy & Resources, Infosys
Is Grid Modernization the Key to Decarbonization?
The ability to handle large volumes of data in a very short span of time and deliver a situationally aware grid is no longer a vision. With AI and ML solutions, it’s now a reality that enables organizations to keep their customers at the center of change while also ensuring sustainable energy distribution. Discover how digital platforms are helping grids go from unidirectional to bidirectional to multidirectional, powering a greener planet.
Ashiss Kumar Dash
EVP & Segment Head – Services, Utilities, Resources and Energy, Infosys Limited
Mahesh Sudhakaran
VP and General Manager, Grid Software, GE Vernova
Can Electrification Turn 2050 into a Sustainable Reality?
Can you imagine a future where 90% of our energy is electrified? Join in on our conversation where we envision and aim to champion this revolutionary shift by diving deep into the transformative role of electrification. As we draw parallels between electrification and the journey towards a greener, more sustainable future, the spotlight remains on the broader implications of electrification and its potential to drive a greener, more sustainable 2050.
Mark Jacobson
Professor-Civil & Environ Eng, Director-Atmos/Energy Program, Stanford University
Joseph Alenchery
VP & Business Head- EnergyNext, Infosys
The Roadmap to Net Zero: How Technology is Enabling the Shift to Renewables
Nations worldwide are shifting away from fossil fuels and embracing sustainable energy sources. For many, this energy transition is proving pivotal, introducing vast opportunities to discover alternative sources and the chance to establish themselves as a green energy powerhouse. Discover how technology is speeding up this change and assisting nations on their journey to net zero.
Nikhil Tambe
CEO - Energy Consortium, IIT Madras
Dr. Arun Kumar
AVP & Head DCG - Energy, Utilities & Services, Infosys
The Green Gateway to Decarbonization with Cloud
How is cloud propelling companies to exceed their sustainability goals? With the economic landscape enabling the energy industry’s shift to renewables, discover the role of cloud technologies in the industry-wide adoption of greener practices and clean energy solutions.
Prof. Sally Eaves
Digital Decentralization, Democracy and Security Adviser Center for a New American Security
Shivani Sharma
AVP, Global Head of Cloud Economy and Industry Cloud, Infosys
The Digital Stepping Stones To a Green Economy
Is digitization the key to unlocking a low/zero emission economy? As enterprises around the world transition to greener energy sources, they’re confronted with a string of obstacles, like creating attainable ESG goals, ensuring energy security and innovating at scale. Discover how technology is helping them overcome these challenges and accelerate their no-carbon journey.
Alexander Verbeek
Director Institute for Planetary Security
Sriram Sundar
VP - Energy Core, Infosys
The promise of Hydrogen – the fuel of the future?
Hydrogen is fast becoming the world's most promising zero-emission energy source, with countries and organizations around the globe racing to adopt it. Let’s explore hydrogen and its far-reaching global economic and environmental impacts as we move to an all-renewable energy economy.
Joseph Alenchery
VP- Energy Next, Infosys
Dr. Thomas Hillig
Managing Director, THEnergy
