Speakers

Pradeep Karuturi is a policy and advocacy professional with over a decade of experience
at the intersection of climate, energy, and critical minerals. As Director at the U.S.-India
Business Council (USIBC), he works with over 200 leading U.S. and Indian companies,
engaging closely with industry and government on energy policy, critical minerals, and
emerging technologies. He previously served with the state government of Andhra
Pradesh. His writing on energy and climate has been featured in publications including
G20 India, Voice of America, the Economic Times, and Mint. He is a Senior Melton
Foundation Fellow, Global Shapers Alumni (World Economic Forum), Climate Reality
Leader, and a 2041 Foundation Youth Ambassador who participated in the 2016 Antarctic
Expedition.