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11/06/2026

Speaker Updates & Event Update for Tonight's Panel

We're excited to welcome attendees to our panel discussion, "AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?", taking place this evening.
Please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event will now be held online only.

Unfortunately, Simana Paul is no longer able to join the panel. However, we are delighted to announce two new speakers joining the discussion:

🎙️ Kyle Onghai – PhD Student, Princeton University
Kyle's work spans mathematics, computing, graph theory, medical imaging, and emerging technologies, bringing a unique perspective on the future of AI.

🎙️ Tolu Fayanju – Manager at EWOR and World Economic Forum Global Shaper
With a background in climate innovation and leadership, Tolu works to accelerate sustainable solutions and empower purpose-driven changemakers.

They will join Tedi Yankov, DPhil Researcher at the University of Oxford, for what promises to be a fascinating discussion on the relationship between AI and climate change.

📅 Date: 11 June 2026
💻 Online Event Only
🎤 Panel Discussion: 6:30–7:30 PM
Register here: https://lnkd.in/emJ28rij

We look forward to welcoming you online tonight for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

05/06/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Tedi Yankov

We are pleased to feature Tedi Yankov, PhD researcher at the University of Oxford, as a speaker at our upcoming event: “AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?” 🌍🤖

Tedi is a PhD student at the University of Oxford on the Intelligent Earth UKRI CDT in AI for the Environment, with a background in data science and politics. Tedi's research sits in the intersection of machine learning, marine ecology and conservation. Specifically, Tedi focuses on computer vision for coral reef conservation and graph machine learning approaches to the study of seabird oceanic movement networks' resilience to climate change and anthropogenic stressors. Tedi is also a data scientist at the World Data Lab working on measuring and forecasting the world's progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, mainly relating to greenhouse gas emissions and development. Tedi has consulted for UN sub-bodies, governments, public and private sector clients, with work featured on global stages, in UN reports, conferences and academic journals. As a Climate Reality Leader, Vice-Curator and incoming Impact Officer of the Global Shapers London Hub iii and former UNAI Millennium Fellow, Tedi is dedicated to bridging science with social impact and youth advocacy to fight the climate and biodiversity polycrisis.
📅 Join us on 11th of June!
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emJ28rij

📍 Location: Grantham Institute, Imperial College London (Hybrid Event)
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Panel Discussion: 6:30–8:00 PM
🤝 Networking: From 8:00 PM onwards

04/06/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Simana Paul

We are pleased to feature Simana Paul, Founding CTO at Ocean Orchestra, as a speaker at our upcoming panel: “AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?”🌍🤖

Simana is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of experience building high-scale systems, data platforms, and AI/ML solutions. She’s led global engineering teams, driven complex digital transformations, and built high-performance cultures that deliver real business impact. Simana is the Founding CTO at Ocean Orchestra, responsible for shaping the company’s long-term technology vision and strategic direction. She spearheads product innovation, leads the development and deployment of robust technology solutions, and builds and mentors high-performing engineering teams to support rapid growth.Formerly Global VP of Engineering at SumUp, she’s also held engineering leadership roles at ComplyAdvantage and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. A recognised industry voice, Simana is a Forbes Technology Council member and a regular speaker on AI, data, leadership and engineering at scale.

📅 Join us on 11th of June!
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emJ28rij

📍 Location: Grantham Institute, Imperial College London (Hybrid Event)
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Panel Discussion: 6:30–8:00 PM
🤝 Networking: From 8:00 PM onwards

03/06/2026

📢 Event Rescheduled: AI – Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?

The Lead for Sustainability Team is delighted to invite you to the closing event of the 2025/2026 Mentorship Programme: a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring one of the defining questions of our time:
AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?

As we celebrate another successful year of mentoring future sustainability leaders, we are opening this special event not only to our mentors and mentees, but also to members of the wider community who are interested in sustainability, technology, and climate action.

Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emJ28rij

We are honoured to be joined by two exceptional speakers:
🌊 Simana Paul – Founder & CTO, Ocean Orchestra
🎓 Tedi Yankov – DPhil Researcher, University of Oxford

The discussion will be moderated by Joe Fulwood, Curator of the Oxford Global Shapers Hub.

📅 Date: 11 June 2026
📍 Location: Grantham Institute, Imperial College London (Hybrid Event)
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Panel Discussion: 6:30–8:00 PM
🤝 Networking: From 8:00 PM onwards

Due to venue capacity, in-person places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Online attendance is open to all.
If you would like to join us, please complete the registration form and indicate whether you would prefer to attend in person or online. Confirmation of in-person places will be sent by Monday 8 June.

We look forward to welcoming you as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and trade-offs at the intersection of artificial intelligence and climate action.

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26/03/2026

Event Update: Postponed

Due to illness, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming “AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?” panel discussion and networking event.

We know many of you were looking forward to this conversation, and we truly appreciate your understanding. The health and wellbeing of everyone involved is our top priority.

The event will be rescheduled, and we’re excited to bring this important discussion to you very soon.

Thank you for your continued support - we’ll be in touch with new details shortly.

25/03/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Simana Paul

We’re excited to welcome Simana Paul, Founding CTO at Ocean Orchestra, to our panel discussion “AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?” 🌍🤖

Read Simana's extended bio below and Join us on 26 March to hear her insights on the intersection of AI and sustainability.

Simana is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of experience building high-scale systems, data platforms, and AI/ML solutions. She’s led global engineering teams, driven complex digital transformations, and built high-performance cultures that deliver real business impact. Simana is the Founding CTO at Ocean Orchestra, responsible for shaping the company’s long-term technology vision and strategic direction. She spearheads product innovation, leads the development and deployment of robust technology solutions, and builds and mentors high-performing engineering teams to support rapid growth.Formerly Global VP of Engineering at SumUp, she’s also held engineering leadership roles at ComplyAdvantage and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. A recognised industry voice, Simana is a Forbes Technology Council member and a regular speaker on AI, data, leadership and engineering at scale.

24/03/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Tedi Yankov

We’re delighted to welcome Tedi Yankov from the University of Oxford to our panel on “AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?”

Tedi is a PhD student at the University of Oxford on the Intelligent Earth UKRI CDT in AI for the Environment, with a background in data science and politics. Tedi's research sits in the intersection of machine learning, marine ecology and conservation. Specifically, Tedi focuses on computer vision for coral reef conservation and graph machine learning approaches to the study of seabird oceanic movement networks' resilience to climate change and anthropogenic stressors. Tedi is also a data scientist at the World Data Lab working on measuring and forecasting the world's progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, mainly relating to greenhouse gas emissions and development. Tedi has consulted for UN sub-bodies, governments, public and private sector clients, with work featured on global stages, in UN reports, conferences and academic journals. As a Climate Reality Leader, Vice-Curator and incoming Impact Officer of the Global Shapers London Hub iii and former UNAI Millennium Fellow, Tedi is dedicated to bridging science with social impact and youth advocacy to fight the climate and biodiversity polycrisis.

Join us on 26 March to hear her perspective on AI and environmental impact.

23/03/2026

🌱 AI: Climate Hero or Hidden Cost?

Artificial intelligence is shaping our future - but what does it really mean for the planet?

Join us on 26 March for a dynamic panel discussion exploring whether AI is helping solve the climate crisis or contributing to it in ways we don’t yet fully understand.

📅 Date: 26/03
🕕 Time: 6–8 PM (doors open at 6)
📍 Location: Grantham Institute Boardroom (Hybrid event – join in person or online)

🎤 Speakers:
Tedi Yankov (University of Oxford)
Simana Paul (Ocean Orchestra)

This is a great opportunity to hear expert perspectives and engage in meaningful conversation on one of today’s most pressing topics.

📩 This event is primarily for participants of the Lead for Sustainability Mentorship Programme, organised by the Oxford, Cambridge, and London Shapers Hubs. Invitations have been sent via email.

02/12/2025

What an incredible evening launching the 25/26 Lead for Sustainability Mentorship Programme at the beautiful Exeter College, Oxford ✨
Grateful to everyone who joined us and to our keynote speaker for setting the tone with such inspiring insights on sustainable development and climate leadership 🌍💡
Here’s to a new year of learning, mentoring, and shaping a more sustainable future together 💚

24/11/2025

ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT to complete your applications! Submit it now 🔥💥
⏳ Deadline: 30 November — Mentors & Mentees
Apply for the Lead for Sustainability Mentorship Programme 2025/2026 to access tailored guidance and a powerful network 🌱.

Apply here:
🔗 Mentee application: https://lnkd.in/d3E-SBtc
🔗 Mentor application: https://lnkd.in/dE9v6Da9

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