Webinars
Nobel Laureate Al Gore and Cisco CEO John Chambers Host Virtual Discussion on Climate Change and Technology Innovation
(Original Webcast March 19, 2008)
Al Gore, John Chambers and Sue Bostrom came together in a virtual unified communications environment before a live audience of technology leaders to examine the critical role that innovation can play in mitigating climate change. The virtual discussion was streamed live via a webcast session for general viewing.
This event marks a technological breakthrough showcasing a new way of communicating and collaborating in which the panelists appear as if they are in the same room even though they are thousands of miles apart. This unique virtual discussion took place via the Cisco TelePresence system with John Chambers, Al Gore and Sue Bostrom addressing live audiences simultaneously in London, England, Orlando, Fla., and several other locations around the world.
Topics to be covered include:
- Latest observations of the effects of global warming and the impact of IT
- How businesses can reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of new innovations
- How the technology industry can help create the most sustainable model for addressing global climate change
