AI for Climate Action and Sustainable Development

Eldar Sultanow is an esteemed IT strategist at one of the world's leading consulting firms for digital transformation, and an expert in digital transformation, innovation, and the application of cutting-edge technologies in business and societal contexts. He holds a doctorate in business informatics and has more than twenty years of experience in software development, ranging from programming to AI design. Currently, Eldar focuses extensively on the ethical issues raised by the use of artificial intelligence. He is at the forefront of driving impactful solutions that bridge technology with human-centered goals. His most recent book, "Sie werden mit dem nächsten freien Chatbot verbunden", was published by Redline Verlag. As a visionary thinker and engaging keynote speaker, Eldar inspires organizations and audiences worldwide to embrace digital advancements while prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible innovation.

Marcus Grum is a distinguished professor, researcher, and consultant specializing in the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, business operations, and factory processes. With a focus on knowledge management and AI-driven innovation, Dr. Grum has pioneered advancements in optimizing production systems by leveraging artificial neural networks (ANNs) to enhance efficiency and adaptability. His groundbreaking work includes developing predictive models for production line performance, integrating AI to adapt to environmental changes, and applying intelligent systems to improve product outcomes, extract knowledge from AI-based systems, raise AI transparency and knowledge-driven AI management. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Grum shares his insights on the future of AI in business and manufacturing, inspiring audiences with his expertise in bridging cutting-edge technology with practical, real-world applications. As a junior professor for AI-based application systems in business informatics at the University of Potsdam and head of the 'Laboratory for Green AI Design', he researches sustainable, energy-effective and CO2-reduced AI realization. As founder of the AI Excellence Community, he supports next generation, high-potential AI researchers.

Mckinley Black is a celebrated vocalist and singer-songwriter, renowned for her distinctive voice and her talent for crafting compelling musical stories. As a resident artist on Germany's acclaimed Stockfisch Records, she has built a career that seamlessly blends emotional depth with the art of storytelling through song. She honed her songwriting and vocal skills at Berklee College of Music in Boston, further shaping her unique artistic voice. Recently, Mckinley expanded her horizons into Data Governance and Analytics, with a strong interest in the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Both music and data rely on structure and pattern recognition, demanding precision as well as imagination. Just as melodies emerge from recurring themes and variations, effective data practices depend on the careful organization and interpretation of patterns to uncover meaningful insights. With her unique background bridging the worlds of creativity and technology, Mckinley exemplifies how innovation thrives when diverse disciplines come together to address the world's most pressing challenges.