Climate × Data
Friday, April 28, 2023
8:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
Columbia Business School, Geffen Hall | Cooperman Commons
645 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027
Advances in data science are key to tackling climate change, enabling climate scientists to more accurately forecast the impact of rising emissions, and business leaders to develop more effective climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. From advanced modeling to machine learning, data technologies are of increasing importance to investors concerned about climate change.
This conference — a joint effort by the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School and Columbia Climate School — brings together climate academics and business leaders to understand how new advances in research and practice can inform investments in specific sectors of the global economy. The forum explores topics that address the value and opportunity of using a science-based approach to inform and guide business and investment decisions.
Participants will include leaders from the investment community, a range of business sectors, and academia.
This event is invitation-only, and in-person tickets are non-transferable. In-person space is limited. If you are interested in being added to the invitation list, please email us at [email protected].
Agenda
Please note that the agenda is in formation and is subject to change.
8:30-9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00–9:05 AM
Welcome Remarks
Geoffrey Heal Bruce Usher Gernot Wagner |
9:05–10:05 AM
Learning the Earth With Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP)
Vanessa Burbano Julius Busecke Pierre Gentine |
10:05–10:30 AM
Policy
Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse Bob Litterman Gernot Wagner |
10:30–11:00 AM
Changing Perceptions
Moran Cerf Eric Johnson Sandra Matz |
11:00–11:15 AM
Coffee Break
11:15–11:45 AM
Evaluating Risk
Andrew MacFarlane Linda-Eling Lee |
11:45 AM–12:45 PM
Implementing Solutions
Hamid Samandari Kevin Cei Melanie Nakagawa Mike Pritchard |
12:45–1:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Geoffrey Heal Bruce Usher Gernot Wagner |
1:00–2:30 PM (Optional Session)
LEAP Exploration Workshop
Following the conference, all participants are invited to join this optional session, hosted by Learning the Earth With Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP), to interact more deeply with LEAP researchers and the climate data tools they are developing. The session will be held in Kravis Hall, Room 1040. |
Vanessa Burbano Julius Busecke Pierre Gentine |