David Kirkpatrick
Techonomy Media
A journalist and media entrepreneur, David Kirkpatrick founded Techonomy Media, which he led for 12 years. He is now focusing on climate tech, climate action, and the crisis of global heating. Kirkpatrick’s bestselling book The Facebook Effect has been published in 32 languages.
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Changing Agriculture by Empowering Farmers
Farmerline is a digital marketplace that helps smallholder farmers in West Africa access information, financing and markets. In his DLD24 conversation with journalist David Kirkpatrick, Farmerline’s founder Alloysius Attah describes the positive impact…
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True Exponential: Building a Generative AI Company
Stability AI founder Emad Mostaque discusses advancements in artificial intelligence, the role of Stability AI, and the implications of AI on society with journalist David Kirkpatrick (Techonomy). Mostaque is one of the pioneers…
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The AI Revolution Needs Efficient Infrastructure
Which impact will have AI on the green energy transition, smart grids and energy infrastructure? These questions lie at the heart of the in-depth DLD24 conversation between Victoria Ossadnik, a member of the…
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How to Accelerate Impact with AI
This DLD session is all about the benefits that AI can bring to the world. The panel brings together experts from business, investing and the United Nations, featuring Manon Littek (Green Generation Fund);…
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Regenerative Agriculture: There’s Hope
This high-profile DLD Circular 2023 session focuses on regenerative agriculture and how it can help solve problems like climate change and biodiversity loss. The panel discussion, moderated by journalist David Kirkpatrick, brings together…
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Climate Solutions Under Our Feet
Carbon capture is one of the biggest challenges in mitigating the effects of climate change – and there are surprisingly simple solutions, coming straight from nature, as you’ll hear in this fascinating DLD…
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Thinking the Economy from the Soil Up
The way our economy runs is highly extractive. It goes against the living principles of life on earth – where everything that nature produces becomes the basis for new life. This DLD Munich…
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Beyond NOW: A Climate-Neutral World
Global warming is here, affecting all of us. That means every day, we must ask ourselves: What can we do to make sure that we keep the planet livable for humans but also…
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Eradicating Greeenwashing
Getting to net zero ranks high on the agenda of many corporate leaders. But first, companies need to measure their carbon footprint accurately – and buying carbon offsets typically is not enough, as…
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Technology As A Catalyst for Climate Action
How can technology become a positive force for climate protection? Sabine Klauke, CTO of Airbus, discusses new approaches to this challenge with Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon, in this DLD22 session moderated by…
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Digital Health: Technology’s Next Frontiers
This DLD Summer panel discussion takes a deep dive into the converging worlds of health, medicine and technology. Merck Group CTO Laura Matz and Brainlab founder Stefan Vilsmeier provide expert opinions on the…
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AI: The Route To A Smarter Future
The pandemic has sent shockwaves round the world. It has also revealed in starker detail the critical role AI can play in addressing some of our global challenges. How is AI being implemented…
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Climate Action: How Smart Farming Can Cool the Planet Down
The best way to reverse greenhouse emissions is to rethink agriculture and food production from the ground up, experts agree – because earth knows how to keep its temperature down. If we let it.
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How China Is Leading the Way in Artificial Intelligence
Bestselling author Kai-Fu Lee explains why China has an advantage in benefiting from artificial intelligence, and what Europe needs to do to make up for lost ground.
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How Can We Trust Social Media Again?
What can you believe anymore? Social media are full of misinformation and manipulation. DLD speakers explain what could be done. Some solutions lie with us…
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Take Responsibility!
Lack of trust is a central issue of our time. Without trust, institutions don’t work and people lose faith in their leaders. What should we do to rebuild trust? David Kirkpatrick (Techonomy) discussed this topic with Alexander Birken (Otto Group) and Andrew McAfee (MIT). Otto Group CEO Birken...
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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DLD Munich 2024
DLD24 brought together experts from business, science and culture. Revisit this exciting event here with talks, videos, images…
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DLD AI Summit 2023
This event explored how AI is reshaping every industry: from mobility to health, from agriculture to media, education, science, and politics.
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