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Webinar: AI-Powered Sustainability: Seizing Investment Opportunities for 2024

Published: February 15, 2024
Modified: August 14, 2025
Key Takeaways

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is already having transformative effects across many sectors of the economy. AI is expected to contribute an astounding $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to PwC. Embracing AI techniques empowers investors to easily integrate sustainability considerations into their investment processes, allowing them to redirect their efforts toward product innovation and client experience.

In this webinar organized by CFA San Francisco, in partnership with Clarity AI, Marsal Gavaldà, Chief Technology Officer at Clarity AI, and Gregory Van Droogenbroeck, Director & ESG Data and Analytics Lead at Lazard Asset Management, discussed AI-powered tools to accelerate sustainable investment and seize new opportunities as the future of the economy unfolds.

Moderated by Raj Manghani, CFA, Managing Partner, TopSeeds.

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