Sustain Labs Paris, an Indian-owned sustainability and climate-focused venture builder, has announced its second consecutive year of collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Center to host GITEX Impact 2024. As a key component of the larger GITEX technology exhibition, GITEX Impact focuses exclusively on climate-tech, sustainability, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) innovations. The event will be held at Dubai Harbour, UAE, where Sustain Labs Paris is playing a central role in curating the program.
The event is expected to draw over 120,000 visitors, 500 climate-tech companies, more than 120 expert speakers, and 150 impact investors from 40 countries. The GITEX Impact platform has become a significant global event for sustainability and climate-tech innovation. In addition to the event, the collaboration between Sustain Labs Paris and the Dubai World Trade Center encompasses broader efforts in institution-building, strategic communications, and event transformation, reinforcing the company’s global influence.
Key initiatives led by Sustain Labs Paris include the GITEX Impact Summer Knowledge Series, featuring prominent global sustainability leaders such as Niall Dunne, CEO of Polymateria; Dr. Roberta Boscolo, Climate & Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization; and David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative. These experts will provide in-depth insights into sustainability and climate technology during the event.
Since its inception, the GITEX Impact Leaders community has rapidly expanded, with 300 sustainability pioneers selected in 2023 and an additional 200 joining in 2024, bringing the total to 500 leaders from various industries. Notable Indian sustainability leaders, including Anirudh Gupta, Co-founder of Climes; Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Zomato; and Ankit Todi, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Mahindra Group, are playing a pivotal role in this global climate action movement.
The event, themed “Reshaping the Future of Sustainable Technology,” will bring together thought leaders to discuss solutions to pressing global sustainability challenges. Key figures, such as Dr. Harish K Ahuja, Head of Sustainability at the National Stock Exchange, and Arun Raste, Managing Director & CEO of NCDEX, will lead discussions aimed at promoting sustainability across sectors.
Dr. Miniya Chatterji, CEO of Sustain Labs Paris, stated, “GITEX Impact was created to unite global leaders in climate-tech and sustainability under the larger GITEX umbrella. We are proud to be a part of this initiative, fostering collaboration to address the climate crisis and advance sustainable solutions on a global scale.”
GITEX Impact 2024 aims to underscore the critical role of climate-tech in building a sustainable future, with Sustain Labs Paris playing a leading role in shaping discussions and driving impactful partnerships on the international stage.
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