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# Alexander Gerfer
CTO at Würth Elektronik eiSos Group building sustainable electronics.

## About

Alexander Gerfer builds the technology strategy for Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. Starting as a technical sales rep nearly three decades ago, the former radio and television technician now serves as the company's CTO.

He focuses on sustainable electronics and hardware, advising green tech startups on projects ranging from LED photosynthesis to biodiversity measurement. He frequently covers the environmental footprint of new technologies, recently speaking on AI's promises and pitfalls in the race for sustainability.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe · July 8, 2026
Berlin, Germany
- [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) · Alexander Gerfer, Gülnaz Öneş, Wolfgang Oels, Awi Lifshitz