Talking Tuesdays- Climate Change

About this Event

An underpinning philosophy of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists is that the IT skills of its members can magnify its charitable contributions many times. This philosophy is very much behind the launch of the WCIT’s ‘IT and Climate Change’ working group, because IT can deliver huge benefits in tackling climate change, as a magnifier of human and machine capability.

In the 21st century, leaders in information technology are fundamentally charged with the productivity of their organisations. Now the survival of those organisations depends on the transition to net zero. There is much to be done and most has to be done in the next 10 years – the ‘decade of delivery’.

To start the conversation our first event is an expert panel conversation focusing on leadership and why small changes matter:

• The role of Livery companies in Climate Change: Professor Averil MacDonald OBE (Deputy Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, campaigner for decarbonisation using hydrogen).

• The impact of IT on climate change: Dr Ariel Edesess (Researcher in Low Carbon technologies, Liverpool John Moores University).

• Leadership in IT and climate change: Phil Wharton (Interim CIO Bank of Ireland).

• 'Many shavings make a pile’: Adam Philpott (Senior Vice President at McAfee).

The speakers will cover their personal and business perspectives and look forward to a good discussion with the audience.

Guests welcome!

Tickets: £10 voluntary donation to the WCIT Charity

ZOOM details will be provided nearer the date.

For more information contact:

Martin Hawley (martin@winsland.me) or Isla Kennedy (ikennedy@hotmail.co.uk)