Why You Should Care About Green Tech, Even If You’re Not An Energy Nerd

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Did you enjoy another unseasonably warm September? Did you feel a sense of panic about the impending doom of the planet? Climate change can be difficult to navigate, with many people feeling anxious and helpless about the future, explore how innovative technology is unlocking a greener energy system.

Learn more about how innovative tech is driving the transition to renewable energies, plus we will also touch on questions such as ‘does it make any difference if I forget to use my reusable coffee cup again’, and what the green revolution means for your energy bills.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Why you have a role to play in the energy system
  • How collaboration is needed across technology, policy and business to save our planet
  • Raise awareness of opportunities to build your career in the green tech industry

This session is for you if…you care about supporting net zero and are interested in the role that technology has to play.

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