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Shell India recently hosted the third edition of its flagship platform, Changemakers of Tomorrow 2025, in Bengaluru, a pivotal event dedicated to accelerating innovations in the energy sector and advancing India’s clean energy transition. Over two days, the event convened innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academia, underscoring Shell's commitment to fostering collaboration and breakthrough solutions as India moves toward its ambitious net-zero goals.
Key Highlights of the Event
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The event brought together senior leadership, including Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO of Invest India; Mansi Madan Tripathy, Chairperson of Shell India and Senior Vice President of Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific; Shell CIO Robbert van Rutten; Shell CTO Selda Gunsel; and industry luminaries such as Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
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Discussions centered on digital transformation in energy, open innovation models, future-ready data infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and the role of artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
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Shell’s platform showcased startup innovations via the Shell E4 Demo Day, featured student-led projects under Shell NXplorers, and highlighted the Shell Eco-marathon with an electric vehicle prototype created by engineering students, illustrating the depth of talent and forward-thinking approaches fueling India’s energy future.
Energy Innovation and India's Net-Zero Vision
India targets an ambitious 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and rapid expansion in electric mobility sectors. Changemakers of Tomorrow serves as a nexus for startups, corporates, and policymakers aiming to scale transformative technologies aligned with these growth trajectories.
Nivruti Rai emphasized India's innovators' role in building future energy infrastructure and the value of platforms like Shell’s in linking technology, capital, and industry to scale breakthrough solutions. Mansi Madan Tripathy echoed this sentiment, envisioning a net-zero journey powered by bold ideas, game-changing technologies, and partnerships that combine technology, talent, and trust.
A Broader Collaborative Ecosystem
The event reinforced the importance of cross-sector partnerships, with participation from Shell’s global partners including Microsoft, Infosys, Salesforce, AWS, IBM, and Accenture. This ecosystem is vital as India intensifies efforts towards a net-zero carbon future by 2070.
Karnataka’s Industrial Development Commissioner Gunjan Krishna highlighted the role of MSMEs as the backbone of industrial growth and the value of initiatives like Changemakers in linking local entrepreneurs with global expertise and scalable platforms.
Event Sessions and Future Directions
The platform featured rich sessions ranging from AI’s potential in energy, Shell’s cooling technologies for AI-driven data centers, leadership in empathy, and the future of digital infrastructure. A fireside chat with Nandan Nilekani and Robbert van Rutten explored how digital technologies can spearhead low-carbon growth.
Shell India’s Changemakers of Tomorrow encapsulates the company’s strategy to nurture the next generation of innovators, contributing not just to energy progress but to building a sustainable and inclusive energy future for India.
Source: The Economic Times, Mint
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