Leila Toplic
Zurich, Switzerland
Chief Communications and Trust Officer
Carbonfuture
Speaking Segment: What if women led AI?
Leila Toplic is the Chief Communications and Trust Officer at Carbonfuture, the pioneering Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal, with two products —Carbonfuture MRV+ and Carbonfuture Marketplace— that seamlessly connect and build trust at every step of the carbon removal lifecycle. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, ethics, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Leila has held high-level positions at companies like Microsoft and NGOs such as NetHope (a consortium of 65 global NGOs). During her tenure at NetHope, she led the Emerging Technologies Initiative with a focus on AI for climate action and Trustworthy AI. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in AI Ethics in 2021, Leila actively contributes to boards and initiatives that advance responsible innovation, equity and inclusion, and human rights. She also serves on the Expert Committee for the Digital Trust Label in Switzerland. [Note: This event was recorded when Leila was at NetHope]
FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES
Landscape Assessment of Digital for Climate Adaptation (October 2022), based on the consultations with 38 organizations (NGOs and tech companies) and featuring 24 examples of tech-enabled programs and initiatives for climate adaptation, from early warning systems and climate-smart agriculture to climate justice, education, and environmental protection.
Women Leading AI blog (February 2023) featuring 4 key ways women can lead AI.
AI for Climate Adaptation podcast (February 2023) featuring 3 key areas where AI can help with climate adaptation.
