Slava Libman

In his TEDx Talk “The Unlikely Hero of Global Water Scarcity” Slava explores a provocative idea: Water isn’t just a resource; it’s the key enabler of the technologies driving today’s rapid transformation. At the same time, it’s one of the world’s most urgent and underestimated crises. His talk uncovers the tensions, controversies, and breakthroughs shaping how we use (and often waste) water in tech-heavy industries like semiconductors.

His vision is bold and transformative:
Slava doesn’t see the global water crisis as an unsolvable issue. Instead, he sees a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive progress. By merging semiconductor innovation with water management, he envisions a world where:

• Breakthrough technologies scale quickly across industries,
• Top talent is drawn into water innovation,
• And the power of data and design dismantles outdated systems that have
• held us back for decades.

What drives him?
Quite simply: Passion for water technology. Slava believes that speed, complexity, and sustainability can coexist and that the water industry can be as dynamic and fast-moving as any in the digital era.

His TED inspiration:
Slava recommends Gurtej Sandhu’s talk “How Innovation is Transforming Our Planet - For Good” (TEDxBoise), which highlights how technological change can be leveraged for powerful environmental impact.

Topics you can easily chat with Slava about:
Start with water - and you’ll end up talking about the future of everything.

Especially in light of the rapid development of the semiconductor industry in the north of Dresden (e.g. Infineon Technologies, GlobalFoundries, and ESMC), this talk is highly relevant. Don’t miss Slava Libman at TEDxDresden!