IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum – Technology Solutions for a Sustainable Future

27-28 August, 2024 | San Diego, CA

IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum

Technology Solutions for a Sustainable Future

2025 Info Coming Soon!

The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum is a new global thought leadership event, with year-one focused on Buildings and Factories in the Built Environment. The event brought together industry change-makers focused on sustainability solutions.

IEEE SustainTech is where corporate executives, sustainability officers, technologists, futurists, government, and regulatory representatives found new technology solutions ready for implementation.

It took place August 27-28, 2024, in San Diego, California.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at SustainTech 2024!

We are grateful to our Visionary Sponsor, Mitsubishi Electric, as well as our Program Leadership Board, speakers, Startup Challenge judges, and finalists for their invaluable support and contributions. We also want to extend our thanks to our partnering IEEE societies—IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Signal Processing Society, and IEEE ComSoc.

Your dedication and participation made this event truly exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back at SustainTech 2025!

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We’re delivering technology solutions that empower sustainability!

The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum is a new global thought leadership event, with year-one focused on Buildings and Factories in the Built Environment. The event will bring together industry change-makers focused on sustainability solutions. IEEE SustainTech is where corporate executives, sustainability officers, technologists, futurists, government, and regulatory representatives will find new technology solutions ready for implementation. Learn about technical challenges, and get insights on the future of sustainability technology from leaders in the field.

2024 Speakers

Chad Abbey

Vice President of Grid Architecture, Quanta Technology

Arsalan Abtahi M.D.

Founder and Chair, Symphony

Julio Ampuero

Vice President, Commercial Energy Management, Carrier

Yuval Bachar

CEO and co-founder, EdgeCloudLink

Kadir Bedir

Distributed Energy Resources Supervisor, California Energy Commission

Caroline Chan

Vice President, Network and Edge Group, Intel Corporation

Jim Davis

Principal, Data Center Sustainability & Resilience, Ramboll

Alan Dulgeroff

Director of Electric System Planning, San Diego Gas & Electric

Dana Fischer

Sr. Director of Regulatory Strategy, Mitsubishi Electric US, Heating & Air Conditioning Division

Eli A. Goldstein

Chief Technology Officer, SkyCool Systems, Inc

Mike Hollinger

Master Inventor, Chief Technology Officer for Applied AI, Distinguished Engineer, IBM

Takajiro “Tak” Ishikawa

President & CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America

Scarlett Lanzas

Founder & CEO, Accountable Impact

Brian Markwalter

SVP Research and Standards Consumer Technology Association

Kevin Morrissey

Head of Product Innovation, Smarter Grid Solutions at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Michael Myer

Senior Researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Lin Nease

HPE Fellow, Chief Technology Officer of Sustainability Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Aravind Padmanabhan

Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, nVent

Valerie Parker

Senior PE, Intel Network and Edge (NEX)

Nita Patel

Vice President of Engineering, Otis Elevator Co.

Jackie Peer

Head of Strategic Business Development, OMICRON electronics

Limor Schafman

Director of Strategy, LG NOVA

Alka Singh

Electrical Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

William Sisson

Executive Director North America, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Heather Werner

Interim Director, Sustainability and Mobility Dept. , City of San Diego

The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum will be packed with sustainability insights, networking sessions, and opportunities to connect with leading industry peers. View event program.

The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum 2024 Has Concluded

The 2024 IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum was packed with sustainability insights, engaging networking sessions, and valuable opportunities to connect with leading industry peers. We extend our gratitude to all attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors who made the event a success!

Looking Ahead: 2025 Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the 2025 IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum! Join us next year for another opportunity to engage with top leaders, investors, and potential partners dedicated to driving sustainable technology forward. More information on the 2025 event program and participation details will be coming soon.

About Our Leadership Forum

Unlock new partnerships and foster lasting relationships to advance your business!

IEEE SustainTech unites industry influencers with new sustainable technology solutions. At SustainTech, engage with top leaders, investors, and potential partners dedicated to fostering growth. As an exhibitor or sponsor, you’ll benefit from:

Visibility: Showcase your technology to key figures, including C-suite executives and sustainability policymakers.
Opportunities: Highlight your innovations to potential buyers and collaborators, opening doors to new ventures.
Leadership: Position your brand as a frontrunner in sustainability, gaining recognition among industry leaders.
Impact: Highlight your products and initiatives to influential attendees, from government officials to field innovators.
Promotion: Capitalize on the event’s prestige, featuring your brand in our targeted marketing efforts.

Eager to make an impact in 2025? Contact us to secure your spot! [email protected] or call +1 714-715-2124

WHAT TO EXPECT AT IEEE SUSTAINTECH

Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted their entries to the Sustainability Start-up Pitch Competition. We are excited to announce that the competition is now closed as of Monday, July 1st. We are currently reviewing all the amazing submissions and will be selecting the finalists soon. We look forward to seeing everyone in San Diego.
Presentations by C-Suite executives from top companies committed to sustainability.
Representation from influencers and innovators for end-use sustainable technologies.
Talks and discussions on real-world applications and leading practices for the latest market-ready sustainable technologies.
Leading companies will showcase commercial technologies, share success stories, and offer solutions tailored for end users with sustainability goals.
Insights into market trends by leading industry analysts.

Be a part of the solution as we explore top Sustainability Challenges in Buildings and Factories in the Built Environment. Discussions will include Topics such as:

Smart Cities and their development
Virtual power plants
Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Navigating Green Regulations
Innovations in Sustainable Data Centers

In order to truly make an impact for an improved sustainable built environment, we need to collectively work together to develop and review new technologies, formulate policies, and structure programs that will drive positive change for a better environment. We look forward to you joining us at SustainTech 2024!