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.Keynote speech
Presentation
Keynote speech
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.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.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
As AI disrupts entire sectors one under-mentioned disruption is the impact on tech firms net zero plans. This panel will focus on how tech firms are making their AI deployments as net zero as possible and what impacts widescale AI use will have on net zero targets.Coffee break
Break
Coffee break
11.15am – 11.30am BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 15 mins
Break
A chance to network with peers.Understanding policies and regulations
Workshop
Understanding policies and 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.Setting a transition plan
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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.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
Tech is a big buyer of energy and a lot of net zero plans are relying on decarbonised grids. This presentation will show how to procure and invest in renewable solutions to help your net zero goals and what the latest trends are in the energy transition.Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
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Trends in scope 3 accounting and methodology
1.50pm – 2.10pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 20 mins
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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.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.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.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.1-1 discussion: Navigating the ‘omni-crises’ of climate, resources + nature in a challenging geo-political context.
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1-1 discussion: Navigating the ‘omni-crises’ of climate, resources + nature in a challenging geo-political context.
4pm – 4.30pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 30 mins
Session
A discussion on how businesses are approaching an increasingly inter-connected series of issues.Anything else? Quickfire Q&A with selected speakers
Panel
Anything else? Quickfire Q&A with selected speakers
4.30pm – 4.45pm BST, 22 October 2025 ‐ 15 mins
Panel
A chance to ask a panel of experts ‘anything else’ that wasn’t covered, or a chance to ask something you may not have been able to in the earlier sessions.