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Cloud computing: The path to a more sustainable future

This event will highlight the commitment of our members to a sustainable approach to cloud, data & AI

3 November 2025
13:00 - 17:30 GMT
Hybrid - techUK Offices and Online
MeetingDigital Infrastructure and CloudClimate and SustainabilityFree
Cloud computing: The path to a more sustainable future

About this event

At a time when our commitment to mitigate the impact of climate change has never been more urgent, a sustainable approach to technology should be at the heart of any digital transformation strategy. Building on techUK's 2023 insight paper - Cloud computing and the path to a more sustainable future - this event will explore the key pillars of a sustainable approach to cloud services. 

As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, the challenge is no longer just about scaling infrastructure - it’s about doing so in a way that is energy-efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Speakers and attendees will dive into the latest innovations in data centre and hardware design, cooling, and networking that are shaping a greener foundation for cloud computing, as well as the types of sustainability data customers need to track progress and inform decisions.

A truly sustainable cloud also requires users to take an active role in how they deploy and manage these resources. This event will also highlight best practice for GreenOps, smarter data management, cloud-native technologies, and green software practices - all of which help organisations reduce waste, optimise performance, and meet their sustainability goals.

Speakers will include:

Additional speakers will be announced in due course. 

Agenda

13:30-14:30 - Greening the foundations: Innovation in sustainable cloud infrastructure

  • Cutting-edge developments in data centre design, hardware efficiency, and advanced cooling methods that reduce energy use and emissions.

  • How cloud providers can deliver infrastructure that balances energy efficiency, cost savings, and performance at scale.

  • The UK energy supply chain and what the tech sector needs to deliver cloud and AI infrastructure sustainably as demand scales over time.

  • The role of sustainability data and reporting in empowering customers to make informed decisions about their digital transformation strategies.

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14:30-14:45 - Networking and coffee break

14:45-15:45 - Optimising the cloud: GreenOps, data management, and sustainable best practices

  • Using GreenOps to monitor, manage, and optimise cloud usage for lower carbon footprints and reduced waste.

  • Smarter data management and cloud-native approaches that enhance efficiency while supporting long-term sustainability goals.

  • The growing importance of green software practices and how coding, architecture, and deployment choices impact energy consumption.

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15:45-16:00 - Networking and coffee break

16:00-17:00 - AI at Scale: Building a sustainable future for AI in cloud services

  • Exploring the energy and resource demands of training and running AI models, how these challenges scale when AI is delivered through cloud services, and what cloud providers (and SaaS companies) can do to mitigate these challenges.

  • The role of cloud providers and AI companies in developing more energy-efficient infrastructure and tools to support AI workloads, from specialised chips to optimised data centres.

  • GreenOps in an AI world - what do users need to consider when thinking about the underlying carbon footprint of their AI assistant? What sustainability metrics and reporting might customers expect from AI delivered via cloud platforms?

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Chris Hazell

Chris Hazell

Programme Manager - Cloud, Tech and Innovation