The unlikely hero of global water scarcity | Slava Libman | TEDxDresden

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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. 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quickly across industries, * Top talent is drawn into water innovation, * And the power of data and design dismantles outdated systems that have held us back for decades. As the CEO of FTD Solutions, Slava Libman stands at the intersection of environmental sustainability, advanced technology, and global industrial innovation. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and a deep background in water technology, Slava has made it his mission to reshape our relationship with water. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx