Synapse 2025 : Pioneering Bold Solutions for Global Challenges

1. Synapse 2025: Pioneering Bold Solutions for Global Challenges Visionary thinkers tackling climate change, resource management, and technological disruption come together at SYNAPSE 2025, a meeting place for innovative ideas and real effect. Organised by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a leading philanthropic foundation, it is planned for February 22–23, 2025, and will highlight leaders who are using science, technology, and daring creativity to transform sustainable rural development. From artificial intelligence and deep-sea exploration to climate action and conservation storytelling, SYNAPSE 2025 is where breakthroughs challenge convention and redefine our future. Meet the Changemakers At SYNAPSE 2025, experts across disciplines will demonstrate how advanced science is solving global challenges. In addition to reinventing their industries, these trailblazing leaders are spurring global transformation. Their innovative work is creating a more resilient and sustainable future by revealing the mysteries of marine life and developing innovative conservation techniques. Get to know the innovators shaping tomorrow: ● Arunabha Ghosh – An architect of climate systems, Arunabha Ghosh is crafting sustainable policies for water, energy, and environmental economics. His expertise in climate governance and energy transitions offers crucial insights for a greener planet. ● Ben Lamm – While the planet faces unprecedented biodiversity loss, moonshot conservationist Ben Lam is reimagining conservation at scale. His mega-rewilding projects aim to restore ecosystems, bringing extinct and endangered species back

2. into the wild. At SYNAPSE 2025, he will showcase how technology and ambition are revolutionising conservation. ● Gerard Barron – With renewable energy demand surging, sustainable resource extraction is vital. Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, is leading efforts in deep-sea mining to secure essential minerals for clean energy, challenging traditional mining methods with a focus on sustainability. ● Giovanni Petri – Marine mysteries are closer to being solved as Giovanni Petri, a network scientist and marine researcher, pioneers AI-driven research to decode whale language. His work is revolutionizing our understanding of marine conservation and species intelligence. ● Rita Banerji – Three-time Green Oscar winner Rita Banerji understands the power of storytelling in environmental conservation. Through impactful narratives, she inspires public engagement and fosters deeper connections with nature. At SYNAPSE 2025, she will highlight how storytelling can drive meaningful change. Shaping the Future SYNAPSE 2025 is a platform for revolutionary transformation, not just an event. It brings together bright minds from many fields and encourages cooperation in research, technology, and innovation to produce real answers. Covering topics from sustainable development and marine conservation to space exploration, SYNAPSE showcases trailblazers addressing the world's most pressing challenges. Join the Movement The world’s greatest challenges require bold, transformative solutions. Under the direction of trailblazing innovators, SYNAPSE 2025 is the venue where innovation emerges. One thing is certain as we look to the future: daring innovation is required to overcome today's problems. SYNAPSE 2025 is where innovative ideas come to life, from philanthropic foundations bringing about significant change to sustainable rural development projects reshaping communities. Get ready to witness the future unfold. Join us at SYNAPSE 2025.