Can digital technology save the world?

Resource use and impact is inseparable from that from energy, carbon and climate. The panel discussion / workshop will consider this is light of the shift from physical objects and services to digital technology using the data centre industry as a case study. I propose an interactive Q&A quiz as an introduction, a brief overview of the challenges and panel discussion to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities for business and end users (including the general public) while simultaneously showcasing the CEDaCI project. The panel will be comprised of project partners from across the data centre sector which will also promote women in tech and STEM.

Panellists:

• Julie Chenadec, Project Manager, Green IT Amsterdam

• Carolina Szablewski, Project Manager, WeLOOP Sustainability Consultants

• Emma Fryer, Associate Director, Data Centres, TechUK

• Astrid Wynne Rogers, Sustainability Manager, Techbuyer

Session lead: Deborah Andrews, Associate Professor in Design, School of Engineering, LSBU and CEDaCI project lead.