​With nature-based solutions playing a critical role in the fight against climate change, one thing is clear: scaling these solutions requires the power of technology. But it also requires something just as vital — people.  

​Join Taking Root and other leading experts as we explore how people and technology must work together to scale forest restoration in ways that are effective, equitable, and grounded in trust.

​What to expect 

​With demand for high-integrity, investable nature-based solutions growing, advancements in technology are unlocking the transparency, efficiency, and innovation needed to meet market expectations. Yet technology alone is not enough. Its greatest impact comes when paired with accurate field data and the knowledge of the people and communities who steward the land. From geospatial data and AI to community-led design and field-based monitoring, this event will spotlight the tools, relationships, and approaches that help restoration efforts succeed at scale.

​Insights

​We begin with insights from speakers who will share how technology is transforming the way we restore nature - from building platforms that support local partners to using cutting-edge tools that meet the demands of market actors.

​Speakers:

• ​Graeme Harvey, Director of Product Engineering at Taking Root, will reflect on Taking Root’s journey — from planting trees with a handful of farmers in Nicaragua to developing a tech platform that enables scale and trust.

• ​Rajiv Pattni, Co-founder & CEO at Terraspect, will explore the role of technology in increasing transparency and accountability in reforestation projects, what the market is demanding, and how innovation and collaboration can help deliver.

• ​Additional speaker(s) to be announced

​Panel discussion

​Next, we’ll hear from a moderated panel featuring experts in remote sensing and field data collection. Together, we’ll unpack the symbiotic relationship between field data and technological tools, exploring how combining these approaches leads to more credible, impactful, and scalable nature-based projects.

• ​Alex Logan, Co-founder & CEO @ Cecil.Earth

• ​Cameron Jones, Co-founder & COO @ Flash Forest

• ​Sean Rudd, Co-founder & CEO @ Korotu

• ​Tony Qu, Co-founder @ Sequestr

• ​Vaibhav Jain, Director Offset Projects @ ClearBlue Markets

​Networking

​The event will close with happy hour drinks - offering a chance to connect with fellow climate tech leaders, project developers, and community partners to keep the conversation going.

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