Green IT WeekSave the date. International Green IT Awareness Week is back! The Foundation for IT Sustainability is pleased to announce that Sponsor Bookings and Attendee Registrations are now being accepted for the 2013 International Green IT Awareness Week Virtual Conference - a seven day, multi-time zone, global, online event (1st - 7th June 2013).
Last year over 2200 of your industry peers joined us at the largest, most comprehensive Green IT virtual conference in the world designed to showcase the latest on IT Sustainability, Green IT best practices, and the development of more sustainable technology alternatives. We are all using IT services at an ever-increasing rate, but what does the future hold for Green IT, and what services, new business and technological innovations can we expect in the next few years? In 2013, International Green IT Awareness Week will answer these questions simultaneously from all regions of the world, and share the latest developments, trends and applications that are forwarding the sustainable IT agenda.
International Green IT Awareness Week 2013 International Green IT Awareness Week (1-7 June 2013) brings together the global network of Green IT professionals with thousands of tech journalists, CIOs, CTOs, IT Managers, sustainability professionals, carbon managers and more under one virtual roof. With 30+ live and pre-recorded tactical and practical learning sessions, international keynotes, Q&A panels and more - this is a must attend for those looking for greater sustainability performance and efficiency from their organisation and IT assets. Our panel of leading international speakers will present a series of engaging, pragmatic and thought-provoking conference-style presentations. The aim of the presentations will be to equip attendees with a range of skills and the knowledge necessary to take action on green IT, however big or small. The week of education and action was developed to encourage individuals and organisations to demand more from themselves and their partners, holding each other to account for our impact on the environment. The initiative also aims to encourage those individuals and organisations to bring together their CIO, IT Directors along with their business managers, CFO and COE’s to start the discussion around what their organisation can do to green their IT infrastructure.
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"There are many ways we can all make small changes to help protect the environment for our children, for the future, and it's as easy by collaborating and working together." Mark Winter,
SpeakersOur world-class speakers are the reason our event remains the biggest and most successful Green IT conference in the world! This year's International Green IT Awareness Week Speakers will include:
RegisterRegister Today – It’s Free! It is FREE to attend International Green IT Awareness Week so register today for your complimentary pass! You can watch and interact with all of the live and pre-recorded sessions from the comfort of your home or office at a time that suits you. And if you can't make it online to our live chats and presentations during 1 - 7 June, we encourage you to register anyway so you won't miss any of the incredible presentations and chat sessions post-event. To ensure you don't miss out on our exciting live events, we will send you a reminder prior to each event.
Event ProgramThe 2013 International Green IT Awareness Week Virtual Conference Program provides a detailed lineup of the Speaker Session times for all our industry-leading speakers who will be presenting at this years virtual conference! SponsorsInternational Green IT Awareness Week 2013 wouldn't be be a reality without the help of our Sponsors, Partners and Supporters... NEW! Sponsorship Opportunities now available! Green looks good on you - sponsor our world-class Green IT event As the largest Green IT event in the world, International Green IT Awareness Week is the place to gain unique, premium market exposure to the global ICT industry. With numerous avenues for exposure to over 10,000 key industry attendees, becoming a sponsor at International Green IT Awareness Week is the most valuable addition to any marketing plan. Promote your brand in front of our global network of Green IT professionals including thousands of tech journalists, CIOs, CTOs, IT Managers, sustainability professionals, carbon managers and more under one virtual roof. Enhance your brand, increase your exposure and attract visitors to your organisation through your sponsorship of International Green IT Awareness Week. Ensure your company stands out against competitors by taking up one or our sponsorship and promotional opportunities. Benefits to Sponsors Sponsoring International Green IT Awareness Week presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders within the ICT industry to highlight their commitment and support to greening the sector. Specific benefits sponsorship offers and allows your organisation include:
Delegate attendance from previous years shows that over 80% of attendees are middle to senior level decision makers representing all sectors of ICT management/sustainability, environment and industry. This provides exceptional value for sponsors seeking networking and relationship building with those in the ICT and sustainability industries.
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FAQsWhat is International Green IT Awareness Week?What is International Green IT Awareness Week?The International Green IT Awareness Week is a seven day, multi-time zone, global, online event being held from 1st-7th June 2013. The main outcome of this week is to encourage individuals and organisations to demand more from themselves and their partners, holding each other to account for our impact on the environment. International Green IT Awareness Week will see a variety of programs, activities and initiatives hosted both by public and private sector organisations, and individuals globally. The Foundation for IT Sustainability (FFITS.ORG), the initiative organiser, will also be hosting a major virtual (online) conference during the week that will be repeated across global time zones. There will be speakers from across the globe including: green IT experts, IT industry heavy weights, celebrities, government officials, our board of advisors and our founder speaking through live video conferencing, webcasts, live Q&A sessions and recorded videos. They will be addressing critical issues including: the cultural change around green IT, showcasing case studies, discussing research, presenting on practical implementation and implementing best practices for both home and business technology users. What topics will be covered during the event?What topics will be covered during the event?Green IT Week will focus on a range of areas, including:
And talking about solutions including:
What is Green IT?What is Green IT?Green IT stands for Green Information Technology. Information Technology is essentially the design, implementation and management of computers that both individuals and businesses use. In a nutshell, "Green" IT is composed of two things:
As you can see these are almost two areas at opposite poles. In our lives technology helps us to do everything from send a funny joke to our friends, to make sure the trains run on time, to allowing us to warn cities of tsunamis and earthquakes. We need it and it isn't going away any time soon. On the other hand a typical computer is made up of thousands of chemicals and if we put all the computers in the world together, they use massive amounts of electricity. What are the benefits of attending Green IT Week?What are the benefits of attending Green IT Week?There are a huge range of benefits for all users to attend International Green IT Awareness Week, including:
How do I register for and participate in the Live Speaker and Live Q&A Sessions?How do I register for and participate in the Live Speaker and Live Q&A Sessions?
Visit the Virtual Conference tab to view the calendar of events, including all scheduled LIVE Presentations, video webinars and LIVE Q&A sessions for the entire week. What if I am unable to attend the live webinar and Q&A sessions?What if I am unable to attend the live webinar and Q&A sessions?Busy? Don't worry! In fact, you can always pre-submit questions ahead of a scheduled Live presentation and/or Live Q&A session. Simply email your questions to
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before the event and our dedicated staff will be more than happy to put forward any questions on your behalf live during the event! EASY! Are there any costs involved?Are there any costs involved?There is no cost associated with engaging in International Green IT Awareness Week. However, you can support our initiative by considering sponsoring our cause, or making a donation. Donating to our organisations' causes is one of the best ways you can help promote environmental sustainability with Information Technology. Why not check out our exclusive Green IT Week merchandise in our online store? They make great gifts! As a non-profit organisation, we believe that information sharing is one of the most important ways to boost awareness and action around the issues of green IT. How can I get involved?How can I get involved?We provide a number of ways for you to get involved with International Green IT Awareness Week. If you would like to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at a future event, sponsor our initiative, or donate to support our cause – please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it our event manager. Why not check out our exclusive Green IT Week merchandise in our online store? They make great gifts! If you are in a corporate or government environment, you should encourage your IT department to implement the most environmentally friendly technology options. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain further information or provide our contact details to your IT department. Check out our get involved page to see the various ways you can support our initiatives! How do I register to find out more about FFITS/IGITAW?How do I register to find out more about FFITS/IGITAW?Do you support what FFITS.ORG is doing to raise awareness of the impacts of technology on the environment and the ways in which technology can also help solve environmental problems? You can register your support today and show your approval! Why not register for information and updates about upcoming International Green IT Awareness Week initiatives too? Register today. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us or stay up-to-date through the following sources: Websites: www.greenitweek.org – www.ffits.org General Information & speaker enquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Sponsorship enquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Twitter: http://twitter.com/greenitweek Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Green-IT-Awareness-Week/269224346245 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2678673 What is the Foundation for IT Sustainability?What is the Foundation for IT Sustainability?The Foundation for IT Sustainability (FFITS.ORG) is a global, non-profit organization. Our mission is to reduce the negative impacts of technology on the environment and promote the sustainable use of technology to help solve environmental problems, by:
All funds generated by our campaigns go back into the operation of our education initiatives aimed at increasing green IT awareness and action.
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