# Saving Monarchs With Machine Learning and Computer Vision

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**Date:** March 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Room 201-202  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Cities & Climate  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Greg Emerick** — Founder

Monarch butterflies are experiencing severe declines, but AI-powered computer vision offers new hope for their conservation. This session explores how machine learning aids in identifying milkweed and invasive species, supporting precise conservation efforts across millions of acres. Learn how innovative image analysis is transforming vegetation management and habitat monitoring by combining technology and ecology to protect iconic pollinators, and why this approach is vital for maintaining biodiversity resilience.

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