Bertrand Piccard
Adventurer & Visionary | Pioneering Sustainable Aviation
Bertrand Piccard is a Climate Action & Net Zero speaker who has appeared at 1 event including TED 2009, most recently in 2009.
About
Bertrand Piccard represents a unique blend of exploration and environmental innovation, having embarked on groundbreaking solar-powered adventures that push the boundaries of sustainable technology. His presentation "My solar-powered adventure" at TED 2009 showcased his commitment to proving that clean technologies can achieve what many considered impossible - powered flight using only solar energy.
Through the Solar Impulse Foundation, Piccard has demonstrated that adventure and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary forces that can drive meaningful change. His work centers on the belief that profitable solutions exist for environmental challenges, and that pioneering spirit combined with cutting-edge clean technology can create a sustainable future.
His solar-powered aviation projects serve as powerful proof-of-concept demonstrations that inspire both industry leaders and the public to reconsider what's possible when innovation meets environmental consciousness.
What Bertrand Talks About
Solar-powered aviation and the future of sustainable flight
Turning environmental challenges into profitable opportunities through innovation
The psychology of exploration and pushing technological boundaries
Scaling clean technology solutions from proof-of-concept to global implementation
Adventure as a catalyst for environmental and technological breakthroughs
Talks1
My solar-powered adventure
For the dawn of a new decade, adventurer Bertrand Piccard offers us a challenge: Find motivation in what seems impossible. He shares his own plans to do what many say can't be done -- to fly around the world, day and night, in a solar-powered aircraft.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED 2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
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