Name: Tech and Net Zero Conference 2025
Start: 2025-10-21T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-21T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Central London

About this event

Join us on 22 October for the third annual Tech and Net Zero Conference (sponsored by Leidos), where we’ll bring together tech firms, wider industry, civil society, and policymakers to discuss the impact of technology on the climate.

For 2025 we are focusing on the so called ‘interdependencies’ where businesses need to look at the wider issues impacting the planet. From resource consumption to resilient supply chains and nature risks firms have to now look at climate through a much wider and intersectional lens.

To help members understand this we have sessions looking at the impacts of AI, the role of nature, how to make businesses and communities ready for the already changed climate, and much more.

The event is now in its third year and is always popular. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with peers and stakeholders and we look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda in brief:

State of the climate: The latest climate science
Decarbonising AI and the impact of AI on tech sector net zero pathways
Understanding policies and regulations
Setting a transition plan
The energy transition and scaling renewables in tech firms
Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
Use cases for sustainable tech
Tech for nature risks
Tech for adaptation
Digital sustainability in 2035 – what comes next?

Event details:

Timings: 09:00-17:00 (Timings are subject to change as the agenda is finalised)

Ticket prices:

techUK member ticket - free
Public sector - free
Non-member ticket - £150.00 + VAT

Please note: a refund will be given on cancellations received in writing 6 weeks prior to the event. Regrettably no refunds can be given after this date. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here.

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Agenda

Wednesday 22 October 2025

09:00–09:30
Registration
15:00–15:20
Coffee break
11:15–11:30
Coffee break
A chance to network with peers.
12:30–13:30
Lunch
A delicious vegetarian platter and an opportunity to meet with friends old and new.
13:50–14:10
Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
Carbon accounting has matured and tech firms have become more focused on measuring and reducing scope 3 emissions. With new frameworks and standards emerging this presentation will discuss the latest trends and strongest methodologies to accelerate action on the hardest emission sources.
09:40–10:00
The results of the UK government 2025 net zero business census
This keynote address will focus on how the UK tech sector has performed and where it needs to focus next on decarbonisation.
11:30–12:30
Setting a transition plan
Transition plans are here to stay and with techUK launching a new report and new rules this workshop will be a practical how to session on what tech firms need to think about when designing their transition plans.
10:00–10:20
State of the climate: Presentation on latest climate science
A scene-setting presentation on what the latest climate science shows and the need for urgent action ahead of COP 30.
16:45–17:00
Closing remarks
11:30–12:30
Latest climate policies + regulations
This workshop will be a run through of where we’re at with regulation and the political narrative on climate. With the UK setting new disclosure standards, mandating transition plans and regulating assurance, as well as regulating for nature, circularity and resources this will be a one stop shop for the regulatory agenda.
10:20–11:15
Panel: Decarbonising AI + impact of AI on tech sector net zero pathways
This first panel will look at AI. With AI adoption increasingly dramatically in every sector, one under-mentioned disruption is the impact on corporate net zero plans. This panel will focus on how tech firms are making their AI deployments as decarbonised as possible, and how AI adoption will impact customer net zero strategies.
13:30–13:50
Presentation: The energy transition and scaling renewables in tech firms
Contracts, Not Certificates: The Next Step in Credible Clean Power - As the grid decentralises, the smartest organisations will stop buying “green” certificates and start managing their power directly. This session explores how contractual ownership, not accounting, is becoming the new foundation for credible net zero claims. We’ll look at how leading companies are navigating renewable intermittency, using volatility to their advantage, and proving their impact through real-time contracts instead of retrospective paperwork.
14:10–15:00
Use cases for sustainable tech sponsored by Leidos
This panel sponsored by Leidos will show how AI and the latest innovations are driving real sustainability impacts. As well as learning about them the panel will discuss how to promote adoption, accelerate innovation and get the tech in to the hands of those who can drive change.
15:20–16:00
Tech for nature risks
Nature risk has risen up the corporate agenda and with reporting standards like TNFD rolling out this workshop will be on how digital solutions can support businesses understand and measure their exposure to nature and biodiversity risks.
16:00–16:45
Digital sustainability in 2035 – what comes next?
To conclude the day, we will hold a high-level discussion with representatives from different segments of the tech industry on what they see as the future of sustainability in the sector.
The session will explore what firms might be working on in 2035, the challenges we can expect, the achievements we hope to see, and how sustainability teams in tech firms will need to adapt.
09:30–09:40
Opening remarks and report launch
Welcome address and launch of the new ‘Tech Towards Net Zero’ report for tech firms to set transition plans.
15:20–16:00
Tech for adaptation
This workshop will look at how businesses can scale and promote adoption of digital solutions to help with climate adaptation.