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Shell India hosted the second edition of its flagship event, Changemakers of Tomorrow 2024, in Bengaluru, drawing attention to innovative solutions that are shaping the future of energy. The day-long event, aimed at driving collaboration among government officials, experts, industry leaders, and young innovators, was inaugurated by Madhu Bangarappa, Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, and Gaurav Gupta (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Water Resources, Government of Karnataka.
Projects Showcase
The event showcased several pioneering projects in providing the energy the world needs today, and in helping to build the low-carbon energy system of the future. The event also put the spotlight on some of Shell’s notable AI innovations and how they are helping industries solve real-world challenges. For example, the VERS Platform uses data from satellites and drones to find potential sources of renewable natural gas and make strategic decisions about the establishment of E-mobility hubs; ‘Operator Rounds by Exception’ (ORE) technology integrates AI and robotics into plant operations.
Changemakers was also marked by the presence of more than 60 startups primarily in the energy space as well as industry leaders such as Wipro, Microsoft, Accenture, Infosys, HP, and Tata Consultancy Services. The event also featured booths by students who are part of the Shell’s NXplorers program, which empowers school students to address complex energy challenges.
Fostering Talent for India’s Energy Future
Addressing the audience at the event, Shri Madhu Bangarappa, Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Government of Kantaka, highlighted the significance of fostering talent. “It is inspiring to experience an event like Changemakers of Tomorrow that brings together the brilliance and creativity of young minds, industry leaders, and innovators. Shell’s commitment to nurturing talent is commendable. As Karnataka strives to become a hub for knowledge and technological advancements, such initiatives will help equip the youth with the mindset and skills necessary to create a more resilient energy future,” he said.
Mansi Madan Tripathy, Chairperson of Shell Group of Companies in India, emphasised the importance of India’s youth in leading the energy transition. “As we witness the remarkable response to Changemakers of Tomorrow, it is clear that India’s youth are not just dreaming of a sustainable energy future but actively engineering it. This event spotlights the extraordinary potential and ingenuity of our next generation, which is poised to redefine the energy landscape in India”, she added.
Gaurav Gupta (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Water Resources, Government of Karnataka, emphasised Bengaluru’s importance as a technological hub, saying, “We are proud to see Bengaluru, the heart of our state’s innovation and technology sector, hosting such a significant event. With platforms like Changemakers of Tomorrow, Shell is creating a dynamic ecosystem poised to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”
Shell.ai Hackathon
One of the standouts showcases at the event was the Shell.ai Hackathon for Sustainable and Affordable Energy, which attracted over 5300 registrations globally. Participants took on the ‘Fleet Decarbonization Challenge’, focusing on real-world energy problems and generating AI-driven solutions for a lower-carbon future.
Collaboration at the Forefront
The event also featured a panel discussion with industry leaders Kamal Bali, President and MD of Volvo Group India; Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of Nirani Group and TruAlt Energy; and Shell’s Mansi Madan Tripathy. They spoke on expanding energy choices and the critical role of collaboration in India’s low-carbon future.
Changemakers of Tomorrow was attended by over 5,000 participants and brought together the brightest minds in the county to ideate, collaborate and contribute towards shaping a lower carbon future.
