The Sustainability Experts Series is proud to present “The Dark Side of Technology: The True Environmental Impact of Digital” with top experts Gerry McGovern, and Dom Robinson, Founder of Greening of Streaming on Tuesday, 11th April, from 4pm-6pm CET / 10am-12pm ET.
This will be an insightful session that will explore the amount of CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and resource depletion caused by the digital media industry. It will be an opportunity for the industry to learn about the true environmental impact of digital technology and how we can contribute towards a more sustainable future.
Gerry McGovern is a globally recognized authority on digital customer experience. His work has been recognized and covered by major news outlets around the world, including The New York Times, Forbes, and BBC News. His latest book, “World Wide Waste”, focuses on the environmental impact of digital technologies and the internet and proposes solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of our digital lives.
Dom Robinson is a respected consultant and thought leader in the media and entertainment technology industry. As the founder of Greening of Streaming. Robinson and his team are passionate about creating a more sustainable future for the industry and are committed to working with organizations to achieve this goal.
Gerry and Dom will examine the manufacturing and disposal of electronic devices, data storage, and data usage to uncover the staggering amount of CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and resource depletion caused by the digital media industry.
In this 60-minute webinar moderated by Benjamin Schwarz of CTOIC consulting, you’ll gain insights into the possible solutions for reducing data waste and e-waste and learn about the importance of sustainable practices in the tech and media industries. Our experts will share their insights and provide actionable steps for individuals and organizations to take towards a more sustainable digital future.
The second hour of the event is an open interactive conversation for all attendees to continue the conversation with the experts. Use this session to network and find relevance to your own sustainability challenges. It will be hosted by Medianet Vlaanderen’s Jonathan van der Velde, and Trees de Bruyne, founder of GreenTech Startup World.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 11th April
Time: 4pm-6pm CET / 3pm-5pm UK / 10am-12pm ET
Registration: Link
Cost: Free to attend, but attendees must register on the link above.
More about the Sustainability Experts Series can be found on this link.