Pascal van Knijff is an entrepreneur, strategist and communicator with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, business and societal change.
Throughout his career, he has focused on transforming emerging technologies into practical ventures, connecting talent, ideas, capital and technology to turn ambition into execution. His experience spans artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Pascal is the founder of KARBNZ, a climate infrastructure company focused on large-scale nature restoration and carbon removal. KARBNZ integrates next-generation technologies – including AI, satellite intelligence and remote sensing – into its digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) approach to support transparent, measurable and scalable environmental impact.
As part of AKME, Pascal’s experience in AI includes strategic involvement in advanced materials and nanotechnology. In this role, he helps shape the vision and application of technologies combining AI with computational materials modeling. This work explores how digital intelligence can accelerate scientific discovery, support new materials development and unlock opportunities across energy, industry and sustainability.
Passionate about bridging technological possibility with real-world application, Pascal believes the greatest opportunities emerge when human ingenuity and intelligent technologies work together.
As moderator and Master of Ceremony, he brings curiosity, energy and an entrepreneur's perspective to the stage, connecting ideas across disciplines, challenging conventional thinking and translating complex conversations into actionable insights audiences can take home.
Last update
13 October 2026