Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation

Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation programs. SU, a Silicon Valley-based organization (SU.org), empowers leaders to understand future technologies and impact one billion people.

Before SU, Leonard founded SGInnovate, a Singapore government-owned company, launching over 90 deep-tech startups with $50M invested and engaging 35,000 people. He previously led Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority and spent two decades as a global tech executive. He also serves on the boards of Singapore Post and AsiaSat. This talk was given at a TEDx event.

Mr. Nam Phong Pham, Founder and Chairman of VuPhong Solar Power, began his journey in February 2009 by launching solarpower.vn, a website dedicated to solar and

Mr. Nam Phong Pham, Founder and Chairman of VuPhong Solar Power, began his journey in February 2009 by launching solarpower.vn, a website dedicated to solar and clean energy news. Driven by a desire to bring affordable clean energy to rural Vietnam, he researched global solar technologies and established local production lines. VuPhong Solar was born after its first significant order: 14 solar power systems for Bu Gia Map National Park.

From a modest start-up, VuPhong Solar has grown into a leading Vietnamese solar company, distributing solutions across Asia and Africa. Mr. Nam Phong's TEDx Countdown talk, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), offers insights into the future of clean energy, drawing from his 12 years of experience. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Discover Arizona's surprising connection to the oceans in a talk by Dr. Ed Boyer, Chairman of Environmental Studies at Prescott College. He will link Prescott's high desert to the Gulf of

Discover Arizona's surprising connection to the oceans in a talk by Dr. Ed Boyer, Chairman of Environmental Studies at Prescott College. He will link Prescott's high desert to the Gulf of California, sharing captivating stories from years of field research and teaching. Dr. Boyer will explore the Gulf's unique bioregion, drawing parallels with the Red Sea to show how understanding one ocean provides global insights.

With over 40 years leading expeditions, Dr. Boyer will also incorporate observations from his Semester at Sea experience, offering a natural history perspective on the ocean's "moods" and coastal environments. Join us to uncover how this distant body of water resonates with our local community.

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective commitment. To inspire future generations, he established Eco-Clubs in his institutions, empowering young minds for sustainability.

Dr. Rao, Founder and Chairman of Paramita Group of Institutions, I.R.I.S World School, and Explorica, is a distinguished educational leader. He advises prominent school associations, providing quality education to thousands. He champions holistic education, mentoring, and adapting to global changes, believing these nurture talent and foster child-centric learning.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and

As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and installing infrastructure where Native Americans conduct ceremonies. Tribes argue this violates permit agreements, contending new authorizations terminated older ones, with attorney Will Falk suggesting the company is "lying to get a headstart" with BLM's approval.

Thacker Pass, or Peehee Mu'huh, is a sacred site for regional tribes, used for ceremonies, gathering, and as a massacre site. Tribal leaders emphasize their responsibility to protect these places, asserting the mine violates religious freedoms and consultation rights. The January 5th hearing is the final oral argument in lawsuits. Support protection efforts: https://givebutter.com/protectthackerpass. Learn more: https://ProtectThackerPass.org.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Ari Matusiak is CEO of Rewiring America, a nonprofit dedicated to electrifying 121 million U.S. households. His work addresses the fact that 42% of energy emissions originate from home decisions

Ari Matusiak is CEO of Rewiring America, a nonprofit dedicated to electrifying 121 million U.S. households. His work addresses the fact that 42% of energy emissions originate from home decisions like heating, cooking, and driving, aiming to launch a nationwide electrification movement.

He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Venture Group, an advisory firm building community-centered ventures to combat climate and economic inequality. Matusiak brings nearly a decade of executive leadership in renewable energy and household electrification.

Previously, Ari served in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to the President, focusing on economic policy and private sector engagement. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman of Young Invincibles, a national nonprofit. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including

Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including *Dear President Obama*. His global Oceans 8 project involved ten years of sea kayaking to report on ocean health.

Currently, Bowermaster leads the One Ocean Media Foundation and is a visiting lecturer at Bard College. His team's focus is the Hudson River Stories project, a series of short films examining environmental risks and hopes for the Hudson River Valley, the birthplace of the American environmental movement. He also hosts *The Green Radio Hour* podcast.

For more on the project, visit hudsonriverstories.com.

The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring

The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring a credible pathway and ambitious emissions reductions across all sectors.

CLG UK's report, "Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero," analyzes progress in power, built environment, road transport, and agriculture. It outlines how business and government can collaborate to bridge the gap between current efforts and necessary ambition. This report was launched via a webinar exploring UK climate leadership.

Read the full report: Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero.

This webinar, featuring Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi (Chairman, O-RAN Alliance), explores the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in 6G networks. Dr. Choi will discuss how AI/ML-based 5G Radio Access

This webinar, featuring Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi (Chairman, O-RAN Alliance), explores the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in 6G networks. Dr. Choi will discuss how AI/ML-based 5G Radio Access Network Intelligent Controllers (RIC) adapt to 6G requirements and the new opportunities for the AI/ML industry. The O-RAN Alliance promotes open architecture and RIC's xApp/rApp ecosystem for RAN automation.

Organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering communications, this event highlights its commitment to evolving research. Discover ITU J-FET: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/ and explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/webinars/.