About this episode
In this podcast, Monique Calisti, founder of Martell Innovate, argues that technological evolution must have humanity and respect for the environment at its core, a mindset that led her to found Digital for Planet, an organization focused on aligning the digital world with environmental challenges.
Verbalizing her hope for a responsible use of technology for a better future, Monique introduces us to her open-source and collaborative urban platform, Orchestra Cities, and discusses the need for Europe to balance regulation of digital services with market support to scale technology businesses.
About the guest
Monique Calisti is CEO of Martel Innovate, Chair of the Digital for Planet association, and Director of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Outreach Office. Holding two doctorates in Artificial Intelligence (EPFL) and Telecommunications Engineering (University of Bologna), she leads European initiatives in digital innovation, AI, and sustainability.
In 2025, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA), strengthening her role in European technology governance.
