Sriram Sundar, Vice President & Business Head, Energy Core, explores the concept of connecting the dots and the significance of general purpose technologies (GPTs) in driving profound changes in humanity. He delves into the four GPTs that will shape the future: artificial intelligence, genetics, materials science, and open transaction networks.

Bill Arend, Managing Director at Microsoft, discusses the role of technology aggregation in driving decarbonization and operational efficiency by partnering with early-stage companies and utilizing data-driven decisions. He also talks about the importance of collaboration, artificial intelligence, and the use of real-time data to empower customers in improving safety, reducing costs, and enhancing overall operations.

Prasad Joshi, SVP, Head of Innovation at Infosys, discusses the research and innovation work at Infosys, highlighting the focus on becoming a capability company and helping clients improve and innovate. He explains the four pillars of their approach: improving Infosys Service R&D, creating inspiration capabilities through Living Labs, partnering with startups through the Infosys Innovation Network, and collaborating with academia and hyperscalers.

Shailendra Singh, Director at Worley Digital, highlights the company's global initiatives in sustainability, focusing on building smart cities and advancing carbon capture and utilization in Texas. He also discusses the adoption of digital twin and IoT technologies to enhance plant operations, reduce costs, and contribute to decarbonization efforts, emphasizing the need for collective action to address climate change.