Green Tech and Sustainability in Internet Technologies, 2 Oct 2024

As the Internet continues to grow, so does its environmental impact. Join us at the upcoming RIPE NCC Open House for a session on how green technology and sustainable practices can shape the future of the Internet. This event will dive into the challenges and opportunities of making digital technologies more eco-friendly, with expert insights on reducing carbon footprints and adopting sustainable software engineering practices.

Speakers:

• Mallory Knodel, Executive Director of the Social Web Foundation, presenting "Beyond Carbon". Mallory will explore strategies for reducing technology’s environmental impact beyond traditional carbon reduction measures.
• Max Schulze, Director at Leitmotiv, presenting "Let’s Be Responsible: On the Practice of Software Engineering and Sustainability". Max will highlight the importance of responsible software development and its role in creating a more sustainable future.
• Prof. Wim Vanderbauwhede, Professor in Computing Science, presenting "The Insatiable Hunger of AI". Wim’s talk will examine the enormous energy demands of AI, the resulting CO₂ emissions, and the environmental impact of building the hardware to support AI’s projected growth.

Moderators:

• Alastair Strachan
• Vesna Manojlovic