Keynote talk - Dr. Anjan Ray

Title: Sustainability Initiatives and Energy Transition: Promises and Pitfalls

Abstract: The global push for an energy transition away from fossil fuels has generated significant activity in alternatives such as biofuels, electric vehicles, green hydrogen and more. Policies across the world are stimulating large investments into these areas, and a spectrum of businesses from large corporates to fledgling startups have jumped on to the bandwagon. How will stakeholders - governments, investors, current and future employees of such companies, technologists and citizens at large critically assess what is likely to succeed and what is not? With resources for development, especially at the bottom of the pyramid, remaining constrained and time potentially running out for the planet to avert climate catastrophe, what approaches can simultaneously deliver both accuracy and speed towards evidence-based, agile and collaborative decision-making?

About the speaker: Dr Anjan Ray, a distinguished figure in the field of Chemical and Energy sectors, brings over three decades of experience to the table. As the Director of CSIR-Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping the industry. Dr. Ray’s journey began with a Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. Don’t miss our on Dr. Ray’s talk to learn more about Sustainable Energy initiatives.