Unlocking AI for Sustainability Summit 2026
Unlocking AI for Sustainability Summit 2026 is an inaugural, high-level summit organised by Eco-Business in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It brings together government leaders, investors, technology companies, business executives, researchers and civil society to examine how artificial intelligence can contribute to sustainable development across Asia.
Under the overarching theme “The Next Great Divergence — or the Next Great Convergence?”, the summit explores both the opportunities and risks associated with AI’s rapid expansion. Topics include the environmental footprint of data centres, energy and water demand, AI applications in climate action and energy systems, resilient supply chains, inclusive economic development, sustainable investment and responsible AI governance.
The event is designed as a business and policy dialogue, with keynote addresses, a fireside chat, panel discussions, an Oxford-style debate and networking
The official summit website specifies 09:00–14:00 Singapore time. An external Eco-Business event listing shows 09:00–17:00, so I would use the organiser’s own five-hour schedule for your listing.
Programme
Time Session
09:00 Welcome remarks
09:10 Opening keynote address
09:30 Fireside chat: The Next Great Divergence – or the Next Great Convergence?
10:15 Opening plenary: The Infrastructure Paradox – Can AI Power Asia’s Energy Transition Without Breaking It?
11:00 Tea break
11:15 Panel: The Next Frontier – Future Scenarios for AI and the World
12:00 In conversation: Built to Adapt – What It Takes to Prepare a Nation for the AI Economy
12:30 Oxford Debate: This House Believes Today’s AI Leaders Can Be Trusted to Govern AI Responsibly
13:10 Closing remarks: The ASEAN Advantage
13:15 Networking lunch