Matt Hellman

Global Director, Cloud for Sustainability

As the Global Director, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability and chair of Microsoft’s Sustainability Employee Resource Group & Community (10K+ employees), Matt is pioneering the company’s sustainability initiatives. His efforts are aligned with Microsoft’s goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030, harnessing the power of technology and AI. Overseeing and building out multiple strategic partnerships, implementing sustainability transformation for customers, and activating the partner and community ecosystems, Matt is helping to drive Microsoft’s sustainability strategy & execution around the world.

Before joining Microsoft, Matt designed, built and scaled GE Digital’s commercial organization in Asia and the Americas, and has also held multiple roles within GE business units living in Nigeria, South Africa, India, Singapore, and Canada. Additionally, Matt previously worked in various climate & foreign policy roles at The U.S. Department of State on U.S.-China and U.S.-Australia relations.

He holds an M.B.A. from The George Washington University School of Business, and a B.A. in International Affairs, Economics & Asian Studies from The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University.


Harnessing Cloud and AI to accelerate Sustainability Transformation

In this session, we will delve into the transformative power of AI and Cloud technologies in driving sustainability for your organization. By exploring best practices and key learnings from Microsoft’s own journey to be carbon negative, water positive, zero waste and protect more land than we use by 2030, we will discover how technology is reshaping and enabling a more sustainable future for industry. From optimizing resource usage to enabling more sustainable & resilient buildings and supply chains, this session will cover real-world examples, potential challenges, and the exciting future of sustainability powered by the cloud and AI.

Frequently Asked Questions

For whom is Cloud Leadership Day?

Cloud Leadership Day brings together over 800 leaders and experts from across industries to share their experience and insights on the latest trends, best practices, and strategies related to cloud transformation

Who is deciding on the topics?

The program is selected by an independent board of customer representatives and delivered by cloud practitioners and experts. Content is selected to provide maximum benefit to participants through relevant topics, innovative insights, and clear, actionable takeaways. 

When will the 2024 program be released?

Our board members are currently reviewing speaker submissions to decide which talks to bring to the Cloud Leadership Day stage.

The first round of speakers will be announced at the end of February, so stay tuned!

When and where does Cloud Leadership Day take place?

Cloud Leadership Day will be on June 19, 2024, from 7am to 5.30pm CEST, followed by informal drinks and networking.  

This in-person conference will be held at: 

Arena Cinema Zurich 

Kalanderplatz 8 

8045 Zurich 

What type of tickets exist?
Early Bird tickets are available until December 31, 2023. Grab them before they fly away! 
Individual tickets, as well as discounted group tickets, will be available after Early Bird. For more info about pricing, head to our ticket shop or drop us an email.

 

 

What about the co-located Data & AI Leadership Day?

Data & AI are important topics in the cloud area too, which is why this conference will take place alongside Data & AI Leadership Day. Ticket holders will have access to both conferences.