Countdown Summit 2021

34 speakers
33 talks

Speaker Lineup

Al Gore
Nobel Peace Prize Winner | Climate Crisis Catalyst and Global Environmental Leader
"How to make radical climate action the new normal"
Belle and Sebastian
Indie Pop Band | Storytelling Through Music
""Big Yellow Taxi" / "Song for Sunshine""
Chibeze Ezekiel
Environmental Activist | Sustainability in Emerging Technology
"A vision for sustainable energy in Africa"
Dan Jørgensen
Danish Climate Minister | Clean Energy & Sustainability Leader
"How wind energy could power Earth ... 18 times over"
Dawn Lippert
CEO & Cofounder | Renewable Energy Transformation
"Community investment is the missing piece of climate action"
Derek Sarno
Plant-Based Chef | Wellness Innovator
"The many reasons to eat a plant-based diet"
Enric Sala
Enric Sala
National Geographic explorer | Leading global ocean conservation and marine protection initiatives
"A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor"
Farwiza Farhan
Environmental Activist | Protecting Indonesia's Forests
"The powerful women on the front lines of climate action"
Gavin McCormick
Director at WattTime | Renewable Energy & Sustainable Tech
"Tracking the whole world's carbon emissions -- with satellites and AI"
Hongqiao Liu
Futurist | Exponential Technology & Global Trends
"Can China achieve its ambitious climate pledges?"
Ilissa Ocko
Ilissa Ocko
Climate Scientist | Transforming Our Understanding of Global Environmental Challenges
"The fastest way to slow climate change now"
Jack Dangermond
Jack Dangermond
Esri Founder | Pioneering Geospatial Technology for a Sustainable Future
"An ever-evolving map of everything on Earth"
Jamey Stillings
Jamey Stillings
Documentary Photographer | Capturing the Energy Transition
"An aerial perspective on renewable energy"
Jane Zelikova
Climate Scientist | Carbon Sequestration Expert and Environmental Innovator
"Why healthy soil matters now more than ever"
Jim Hagemann Snabe
Jim Hagemann Snabe
Co-CEO of Siemens | Driving Sustainable Technology
"Dreams and details for a decarbonized future"
John Doerr
Kleiner Perkins chairman | Backed Google, Amazon, Twitter; introduced OKRs to the world
"An action plan for solving the climate crisis"
Lucas Joppa
Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft | Climate Innovation & Sustainability
"How to fix the "bugs" in the net-zero code"
Lucie Pinson
Environmental Strategist | Transforming Finance to Combat Climate Change
"How to stop banks from investing in fossil fuels "
Melati Wijsen
Youth Activist | Tackling Global Challenges at 18
"A roadmap for young changemakers"
Monica Araya
Clean Energy Innovator | Sustainability Strategist
"The billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport"
Nemonte Nenquimo
Indigenous Leader | Amazon Defender & Environmental Activist
"The forest is our teacher. It's time to respect it"
Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon
Former First Minister of Scotland | Climate & Policy Advocate
"How small countries can make a big impact on climate change"
Rachel Kyte
Dean, Fletcher School | Sustainability & Global Leadership
"Sustainable cooling that doesn't warm the planet"
Reeps One
Vocal Artist & Beatboxer | Redefining Musical Expression
"What does a voice of the future sound like?"
Rokia Traore
Malian Singer-Songwriter | Cultural Bridges Through Music
"An aerial perspective on renewable energy"
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
Environmental Health Advocate | Clean Air Activist
"The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air"
Ryah Whalen
Aviation Decarbonization Expert | Climate Solutions Strategist at BCG
"3 ways to make flying more climate-friendly"
Selina Neirok Leem
Climate Activist & Policy Advisor | Rethinking Sustainable Development
"Climate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality"
Solitaire Townsend
Sustainability Strategist | Shifting Mindsets for Climate Action
"Are ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate?"
Solomon Goldstein-Rose
Climate & Energy Advocate | TED Speaker & 30 Under 30 Honoree
"How much clean electricity do we really need?"
Sophia Kianni
Climate activist | Breaking down language barriers in environmental action
"Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action"
Tzeporah Berman
Environmental Activist | Transforming Corporate Practices
"The bad math of the fossil fuel industry"
Vandana Singh
Physics professor and speculative fiction author | Climate Imagination Fellow
"A sci-fi story of Earth's renewal"
Vishaan Chakrabarti
Architect & Urbanist | Designing for Sustainable Cities
"A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity"