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Senior Correspondent

Justin Worland

Can the rapid advancements of AI justify its insatiable appetite for energy? As AI systems grow more complex, their soaring energy consumption raises pressing concerns about sustainability and environmental impact.

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.






AI's insatiable appetite for energy

World Climate Foundation CEO Jens Nielsen and activist Nathalie Kelley unpack what’s at stake at COP30—from tech’s role to global policy shifts—in their forecast of the road ahead.

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Forecasting COP30

Explore how technology is accelerating Brazil’s shift to renewable energy. From policy shifts to cutting-edge innovations, this discussion will shed light on the challenges and opportunities shaping the country’s sustainable energy future.

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.






Justin Worland

Senior Correspondent

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