Lumesmart EarthDay Event
Climate Leadership
LumeSmart Earth Day Conference is a global hub for climate action leadership, uniting innovators, thought leaders, and environmental advocates to address the urgent climate crisis. With a focus on clean technology, renewable energy, and sustainable practices, our mission is to inspire and empower leaders to take bold action for a sustainable future. By fostering collaboration across industries and borders, LumeSmart Earth Day drives impactful solutions that tackle climate change head-on, making real progress towards global environmental goals. Join us in leading the charge for a greener, more resilient world!
Core Values of Climate Leadership
Sustainability
LumeSmart Earth Day champions sustainability by promoting innovative technologies and practices that preserve natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, and build long-term environmental resilience. By focusing on sustainable solutions, we aim to address climate change and ensure a cleaner, greener future.
Innovation
At the heart of climate leadership is innovation. LumeSmart Earth Day encourages the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies in clean energy, waste reduction, and resource efficiency. Innovation drives the solutions necessary to combat climate change and transition to a more sustainable economy.
Inclusivity
Inclusivity ensures that diverse voices and communities are involved in climate action. LumeSmart Earth Day fosters a collaborative environment where everyone, regardless of background or geography, can contribute to and benefit from a sustainable future. Climate leadership requires global participation and equitable access to clean technology.
Collaboration
Effective climate leadership depends on collaboration between governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. LumeSmart Earth Day brings together key stakeholders to foster partnerships that accelerate the development and deployment of climate solutions. Working together amplifies our collective impact.
Adaptability
The ability to adapt to evolving environmental challenges is essential for climate leadership. LumeSmart Earth Day highlights how flexibility and innovative thinking can help individuals and organizations respond to climate disruptions, turning risks into opportunities for sustainable growth and resilience.
Accountability
Accountability is crucial in ensuring climate commitments translate into real action. LumeSmart Earth Day advocates for transparent and measurable steps toward climate goals, encouraging leaders across sectors to take responsibility for their environmental impact and make tangible progress.
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Luke Fountain, Ph.D.
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2024
Dr. Luke Fountain is a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where he pioneers research in biophysics, space biology, and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). His work focuses on developing sustainable agricultural systems for space missions, offering innovative solutions to food production challenges in extreme environments. Dr. Fountain's cutting-edge research is shaping the future of food security, both on Earth and for future space exploration.
At the LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2024, Dr. Fountain delivered an insightful presentation titled “SpaCEA: The Next ‘Giant Leap’ for Sustainable Agriculture?” His talk explored how advancements in CEA and space-based agricultural research are driving innovations that could transform sustainable farming practices on Earth, while supporting long-duration space missions.
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Nassim Saneie
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2024
Nassim Saneie is a leading expert in LED lighting technologies, specializing in their application for greenhouse, indoor, and vertical farming. With a strong background in sustainable agriculture and advanced lighting systems, Saneie focuses on enhancing crop production efficiency while reducing energy consumption. His innovative work in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) supports the global push toward sustainable food production systems.
At LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2024, Nassim Saneie delivered a compelling presentation titled “Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Benefits of LED Lighting Solutions for Greenhouses, Indoor Farming, and Vertical Farming.” His talk explored the transformative role of LED lighting in modern agriculture, highlighting how these solutions optimize plant growth, conserve energy, and enable the future of vertical farming and sustainable food production.
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Vienna Zhou
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2023
Vienna Zhou is CEO at TROES Corp. and leading expert in energy storage and microgrid technologies. At LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2023, which took place in April, Vienna presented on the topic “Unlock Microgrid: Utilizing Energy Storage to Enable Microgrids.” Her insightful presentation explored how advanced energy storage solutions can unlock the full potential of microgrids, driving the clean energy transition and enhancing grid resilience.
With extensive experience in renewable energy, energy storage, and smart grid solutions, Vienna Zhou is at the forefront of innovations that are transforming the energy landscape. In her role at Siemens Energy, she focuses on developing sustainable energy solutions that reduce reliance on traditional power grids and promote the integration of renewable energy sources.
Vienna’s presentation at LumeSmart Earth Day 2023 emphasized the role of microgrids in creating a more sustainable and reliable energy future, highlighting opportunities for businesses and communities to leverage energy storage technologies for greater energy independence and sustainability.
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Asad Lesani
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2022
Dr. Asad Lesani is a visionary expert in data-driven urban solutions, specializing in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to enhance the safety and efficiency of cities. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bluecity.ai , a leading tech company that provides AI-powered tools for urban infrastructure and construction projects, Dr. Lesani is at the forefront of smart city development. Now, Dr.Lesani is a vice president, Smart Infrastructure Product at Ouster, a leading global provider of high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, Velodyne Lidar sensors, and software solutions for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Velodyne lidar is now Ouster. Ouster is on a mission to build a safer and more sustainable future by offering affordable, high-performance sensors that drive mass adoption across a wide variety of applications. With a global team and high-volume manufacturing, Ouster supports over 850 customers in over 50 countries. Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
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Hadis Zarrin, Ph.D.
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2021
Hadis Zarrin, Ph.D., is a leading researcher in electrochemistry and sustainable technologies, dedicated to advancing solutions for climate change. As a speaker at the LumeSmart Earth Day 2021, held in April 2021, Dr. Zarrin presented the compelling topic, "Electrochemistry and Climate Change: Building an Environmentally Sustainable Future." Her presentation explored how electrochemical innovations can play a pivotal role in combating climate change by reducing emissions, optimizing energy storage, and promoting sustainable technologies.
Dr. Zarrin holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has an extensive research background in advanced energy systems and environmental sustainability. Her work is focused on leveraging electrochemical processes to create cleaner, greener technologies that support a sustainable future. She has contributed significantly to the development of renewable energy storage systems and electrochemical applications that reduce the environmental footprint of industrial processes.
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Kayvan Tirdad, Ph.D.
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2020
Kayvan Tirdad, Ph.D. candidate at Toronto Metropolitan University, is an esteemed expert in artificial intelligence (AI), specializing in the application of machine learning and data analytics to address global environmental challenges. With a profound understanding of how AI can drive sustainable development and improve environmental management, Dr. Tirdad has become a key figure in leveraging technology for environmental protection.
At the LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2020, Dr. Tirdad delivered a compelling talk on "Artificial Intelligence for the Earth," where he explored the transformative potential of AI in combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity conservation, and optimizing the use of renewable resources. His presentation emphasized how AI-driven innovations can provide real-time solutions to monitor, predict, and mitigate environmental risks while promoting sustainability in industries such as agriculture, energy, and urban development.
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Omid Alaei
Speaker at LumeSmart Earth Day 2020
Kayvan Tirdad, Ph.D. candidate at Toronto Metropolitan University, is an esteemed expert in artificial intelligence (AI), specializing in the application of machine learning and data analytics to address global environmental challenges. With a profound understanding of how AI can drive sustainable development and improve environmental management, Dr. Tirdad has become a key figure in leveraging technology for environmental protection.
At the LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2020, Dr. Tirdad delivered a compelling talk on "Artificial Intelligence for the Earth," where he explored the transformative potential of AI in combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity conservation, and optimizing the use of renewable resources. His presentation emphasized how AI-driven innovations can provide real-time solutions to monitor, predict, and mitigate environmental risks while promoting sustainability in industries such as agriculture, energy, and urban development.
Earth Day 2025 , Our Power, Our Planet
Join Us
In Celebrating The Future Of Cleantech Innovation
Join us at the LumeSmart Earth Day 2025 as we commemorate a decade of pioneering change, sustainability, and innovation in the cleantech sector! This milestone event takes place on April 15, 2025, at the renowned MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, welcoming cleantech leaders, environmental advocates, and industry pioneers from across the globe.
Be part of a sustainable future! Join us at LumeSmart Earth Day’s 10-year celebration to connect with cleantech leaders, showcase your commitment to green innovation, engage with like-minded individuals, volunteer to make an impact, and attend inspiring discussions. Celebrate a decade of driving positive change!