Prachi Agarwal

Prachi Agarwal

Program Director
HCLTech

Prachi Agarwal is a Delivery Leader with two decades of proven success in Technology and Portfolio Management. She has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, data modernization programs, and cloud migration journeys. Prachi specializes in establishing new client engagements and building high-performing, globally distributed teams across industries including Retail & E-commerce, HR, and Automotive.

Outside of work, Prachi enjoys exploring new places, discovering local cuisines, and practicing yoga to stay balanced and energized.

Session Title

The Algorithmic Shadow: Unmasking AI's Resource Drain’s Hidden Cost


Session Overview

The Algorithmic Shadow: Unmasking AI's Resource Drain" highlights the significant and often overlooked environmental costs associated with the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence.. Prepare to look behind the curtain of the AI revolution and discover its shocking hidden cost! Our session reveals the massive consumption of water, energy, and rare earth minerals and the alarming rise in CO2 and e-waste. The presentation warns of alarming future projections for 2030 and concludes with a powerful call to action, urging individuals, organisations, and governments to adopt sustainable and responsible AI practices. Join us to unmask AI’s resource drain and learn the immediate, tangible steps we must take to make AI sustainable.