“Tough times spark innovation. Now is as good a time as any to test new energy systems and processes, and it starts with a shift in thinking.”

- Dr. Jemma Green, Executive Chairperson & Cofounder Power Ledger in Forbes “COVID-19: The Wake-Up Call The Energy Sector Needed”

After seeing the positive impact the COVID-19 Is having on the environment temporarily, how can blockchain technology help us change the way we think about power and the environment? Will energy companies hear and answer the wake call?

Join the conversation with Dr. Jemma Green, Executive Chairperson & Cofounder Power Ledger, a technology company that uses the blockchain to facilitate energy trading, energy asset financing and carbon markets. Our hosts Dr. Sebastian Schäfer and Dr. Thomas Funke will host Dr. Green as we explore new possibilities.

From Dr. Green's recent article in Forbes:

“New technology is making it easier, more effective and affordable to use renewable energy, and the costs associated with installing those technologies, such as solar and batteries are decreasing.

“And most industry players recognise the need to change and evolve in order to remain relevant, or are at least are starting to, with a little nudge from COVID-19.

"Self-generating renewable energy infrastructure gives people the power to become self-sufficient for their electricity needs, with some even going ‘off-grid’ altogether.“

If you miss the live webcast at 9:15 am, we will have a recorded version online at 15:00.

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About Dr. Jemma Green:

After completing a degree in finance, Jemma started her career in banking at J.P. Morgan in London. While there, she saw first hand the dilemmas and problems that came with bringing corporate social responsibility to the business world.

After a decade in the UK, Green returned home to Perth to pursue a doctorate at Curtin University in electricity market disruption, which she completed in 2017.

This work turned out to be the perfect segue to starting up her own business, a blockchain powered peer to peer energy and carbon credit trading platform called Power Ledger. The company is three years old and has projects in the US, Japan, Europe, Thailand and Australia.

Jemma is an expert in residence at Curtin University helping with commercialisation of technology and the startup ecosystem. She also serves on the board of Water Corporation.

Somehow she found time to become Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Perth and a mother of two children. Jemma helped set up Australia’s first fossil fuel free superannuation fund and has sat on numerous boards championing sustainable business.

She gives regular talks on technology and leadership in business and recently received the EY Fintech Entrepreneur of the Year award.

She lives in Perth and invents Italian style dishes for relaxation.

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