Session 14: Looking ahead: Harnessing big data and artificial intelligence (Microsoft Artificial Intelligence for Earth)

Moderator: Paul V. Desanker

Synopsis: AI for Earth builds on Microsoft’s commitment to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to amplify human ingenuity and advance sustainability around the globe. By providing access to cloud and AI assets for environmental solutions in the areas of agriculture, water, biodiversity and climate change, Microsoft strives to empower people and organizations to thrive in a resource-constrained world.  This session will present an overview of the AI for Earth program and discuss opportunities to use AI technology in the area of climate change adaptation. Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/aiforearth. Alma Cardenas and Elizabeth Willmott (Microsoft)

Location: Date: April 6, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Elizabeth Willmott Paul Desanker