Agenda
Opening remarks and report launch
Session
Opening remarks and report launch
9.30am – 9.40am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 10 mins
Session
Welcome address and launch of the new ‘Tech Towards Net Zero’ report for tech firms to set transition plans.The results of the UK government 2025 net zero business census
Presentation
The results of the UK government 2025 net zero business census
9.40am – 10am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 20 mins
Presentation
This keynote address will focus on how the UK tech sector has performed and where it needs to focus next on decarbonisation.Speakers

State of the climate: Presentation on latest climate science
Presentation
State of the climate: Presentation on latest climate science
10am – 10.20am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 20 mins
Presentation
A scene-setting presentation on what the latest climate science shows and the need for urgent action ahead of COP 30.Speakers

Panel: Decarbonising AI + impact of AI on tech sector net zero pathways
Panel
Panel: Decarbonising AI + impact of AI on tech sector net zero pathways
10.20am – 11.15am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 55 mins
Panel
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.Speakers





Coffee break
Break
Coffee break
11.15am – 11.30am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 15 mins
Break
A chance to network with peers.Latest climate policies + regulations
Workshop
Latest climate policies + regulations
11.30am – 12.30pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 1 hour
Workshop
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.Speakers


Setting a transition plan
Workshop
Setting a transition plan
11.30am – 12.30pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 1 hour
Workshop
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.Speakers

Lunch
Break
Lunch
12.30pm – 1.30pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 1 hour
Break
A delicious vegetarian platter and an opportunity to meet with friends old and new.Presentation: The energy transition and scaling renewables in tech firms
Presentation
Presentation: The energy transition and scaling renewables in tech firms
1.30pm – 1.50pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 20 mins
Presentation
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.Speakers

Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
Presentation
Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
1.50pm – 2.10pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 20 mins
Presentation
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.Speakers

Use cases for sustainable tech sponsored by Leidos
Panel
Use cases for sustainable tech sponsored by Leidos
2.10pm – 3pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 50 mins
Panel
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.Speakers





Tech for nature risks
Workshop
Tech for nature risks
3.20pm – 4pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 40 mins
Workshop
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.Speakers


Tech for adaptation
Workshop
Tech for adaptation
3.20pm – 4pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 40 mins
Workshop
This workshop will look at how businesses can scale and promote adoption of digital solutions to help with climate adaptation.Speakers



Electra Panagoulia
Principal Earth Observation Consultant, Satellite Applications Catapult
Digital sustainability in 2035 – what comes next?
Panel
Digital sustainability in 2035 – what comes next?
4pm – 4.45pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 45 mins
Panel
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.
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