Joseph Starwood is the Worldwide Mining Industry Leader at Microsoft, where he collaborates with mining clients to align business strategies with digital capabilities, transforming business models and operations to realize value from technological investments. His innovative solutions enhance profitability and productivity, reduce costs and risks, and improve employee safety and engagement. A thought leader on the Digital Sustainable Mine of the Future, Joseph is well-versed in artificial intelligence, industrial metaverse, modern workplace, high-performance computing, and other advanced technologies. Joseph's extensive career began as an exploration geologist and geophysicist, conducting greenfield exploration for gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum in the western USA. His expertise and vision have made him a sought-after speaker at industry events, including the World Mining Congress, MineXchange, and Mining Indaba. Joseph's insights on digital and AI transformation and on sustainability in mining are widely recognized, and he continues to drive innovation and collaboration across the mining industry.