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Identifying and scaling AI startups for SDGs



                  Judges:

                  •    Sarah Storelli; Worldwide Public Sector Marketing Leader, AWS
                  •    Aaron Burciaga; Lead Data Technologist, Headquarters Marine Corps-Pentagon
                  •    Joseph K. Hopkins; Senior Managing Partner, The IPRESTIGE Emerge Fund LLC and CEO,
                       Fallingst Technologies LLC


                  11.3  AWS Special Session Climate Change and AI: Startups innovating
                         new industry solutions

                  Online, 4 November 2021

                  Moderator: Josh Choi, Program Lead at AI for Good, ITU

                  Startups:

                  •    Kettle: Kettle uses AI to build smarter insurance products that better protect people from
                       catastrophic events being exacerbated by climate change.
                  •    Windborne Systems: WindBorne’s deep learning forecast model, WeatherMesh,
                       creates the most accurate global medium-range weather forecasts in the world. Its AI
                       underpinnings allow it to process both vast training data and live inputs at scale. By
                       instrumenting the environment and advancing forecasts, WindBorne is revolutionizing
                       the Earth’s intelligence to make the planet safer and more sustainable for everyone.
                  •    Verdigris Technologies: Verdigris brings a change with its advanced sensor technology
                       that installs easily in any building’s electrical panels, capturing detailed energy data down
                       to the circuit level. Verdigris’ AI algorithms analyze this data, offering clear steps to improve
                       efficiency and reliability of the building’s electrical equipment.
                  •    Webee: Webee increases the visibility, sustainability, and efficiency of industrial
                       operations. Their patented technology makes it possible to have IoT, AI, and Computer
                       Vision solutions working in hours.

                  Judges:

                  •    Jonathan Fellows; Senior Product Manager, Amazon
                  •    B Cavello; Congressional Innovation Fellow, US Senate
                  •    Allie K. Miller; Global Head for ML Business Development for Startups and Venture
                       Capital, AWS Professional Services
                  •    Melissa Tickle; Investment Manager, FINCA Ventures


                  11.4  Asia Series 2: Rising AI startups in Thailand & Vietnam

                  Online, 1 November 2021

                  Moderator: Josh Choi, Program Lead at AI for Good, ITU

                  Startups:

                  •    AltoTech: AltoTech’s AI-driven building automation and control system CERO is a
                       comprehensive building management system that integrates various building systems
                       such as lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, and solar photovoltaics. CERO uses
                       advanced AI algorithms to optimize energy consumption, improve building performance,
                       and enhance the user experience.
                  •    Matarstars: Matar Star’s mission is to create an easy-to-use clouding logistics management
                       platform that make the job of transporters become more effective and efficient.




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