Sustainable Digital Systems: The Real Impact of Tech on Net Zero

Digital systems are reshaping how organisations measure, manage, and accelerate progress toward Net Zero. But beyond the buzzwords, where is the real impact happening today — and what will it take to scale these solutions across the energy sector and beyond?

Join us for an evening of practical insight, strategic discussion, and real‑world examples from organisations leading the way in sustainable digital innovation.

What to Expect

Keynote Address

A strategic overview of how digital systems are driving measurable sustainability outcomes and shaping the future of the energy transition.

High‑Impact Case Studies

Short, focused stories from industry and research partners, each highlighting:

• the challenge.
• the digital system applied.
• the measurable sustainability impact.

Student Innovation Showcase

A spotlight on emerging talent, featuring a concise presentation from a student innovation team demonstrating how digital ideas can drive sustainability impact.

Panel Discussion: Scaling Sustainable Digital Systems

A strategic conversation exploring adoption, impact, and the future of digital systems in the energy transition. Panellists will bring perspectives from digital delivery, sustainability, operations, and applied research.

Who Should Attend

• Digital and data professionals.
• Sustainability and Net Zero leads.
• Energy sector practitioners.
• Researchers and innovators.
• Students and early‑career technologists.
• Anyone interested in the intersection of tech and sustainability.

Why Attend

• Learn from real examples of digital systems delivering measurable impact.
• Gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of scaling sustainable tech.
• Hear multiple perspectives across industry, research, and digital delivery.
• Build connections within Aberdeen’s growing digital and energy ecosystem.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

This meeting is conducted in accordance with the BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings.

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Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via [email protected] and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

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