Dr Giulia Marcucci is a physicist, deep-tech entrepreneur, and leading expert in photonic computing who has been working on making AI sustainable long before it became a global priority. She holds a PhD in photonics and nine years of international research experience in optical computing and neuromorphic systems, and previously served as Algorithms Lead at a neuromorphic startup. As Co-Founder and CEO of LumiAIres, she is pioneering ultra-low-energy photonic AI processors through co-designed hardware and software.