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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Digital technologies are essential for achieving sustainability goals. At the same time, the rapid growth of AI applications, data centers, and connected electronics raises important questions about energy consumption, resource use, and environmental impact.
To explore these challenges and opportunities, Fraunhofer IZM is launching the new Green ICT Developments Expert Session Series this autumn.
This free online series consists of three compact sessions and offers participants direct access to current research findings, practical insights, and discussions with leading experts in sustainable electronics and digitalization.
Whether you work in industry, research, sustainability management, or technology development, the sessions provide valuable perspectives on how environmental performance and technological innovation can be aligned.
Session 1 | October 13, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. CET
Environmental and Technical Trends Regarding Data Centers and AI Data Centers Speaker: Dr. Lutz Stobbe
How are AI-driven data center developments shaping global resource demand and environmental impacts? This session explores current trends in digital infrastructure and examines their implications for sustainability.
Session 2 | October 27, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. CET
Drive Towards Greener Electronics Hardware for Competitiveness
Speaker: Dr. Nils F. Nissen
What makes electronics more sustainable, and how can environmental improvements strengthen competitiveness? This session highlights approaches for developing greener electronic products and technologies.
Session 3 | November 10, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. CET
The Need for Standardization of Environmental Assessments in the Electronics Industry (PCR)
Speakers: Karsten Schischke and Dr. Chris Eckstein
Reliable and comparable environmental data is becoming increasingly important across the electronics value chain. Learn how international initiatives aim to harmonize product carbon footprint assessments and improve transparency in environmental reporting.
Why Attend?
Discover the latest trends in sustainable electronics and digital infrastructure
Gain insights directly from Fraunhofer IZM researchers
Exchange ideas and discuss challenges with subject matter experts
Participate free of charge from anywhere via MS Teams
The Green ICT Developments Expert Session Series runs from October 13 to November 10, 2026, with each session taking place from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. CET.
Registration and detailed session information will be available shortly.
Information on participating / attending:
Participation is free of charge. We look forward to welcoming you online.
Date:
10/13/2026 16:00 - 11/13/2026 16:45
Event venue:
MS Teams I Online
13355 Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
Business and commerce, Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Electrical engineering, Energy, Environment / ecology, Information technology
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture, Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
09/10/2026
Sender/author:
Susann Thoma
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event82143
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