7 October 2008, Sofitel Melbourne

ICT providing transformational solutions for a sustainable future.

Climate change is widely acknowledged as one of the key global environmental and economic challenges of the 21^st century. The ‘Carbon date’ is putting a focus on data with businesses planning to spend several billion dollars on reporting compliance to meet the government’s stringent new greenhouse gas reporting requirements.

The sustainability agenda extends to many parts of the business and effects many stakeholders. Preparing your business for the Carbon Future has become critical for organisations, including; the ability to monitor and measure, cultural alignment, the correct treatment of Carbon for investments, divestments, organisational roles and responsibilities not withstanding managing the overall costs of carbon tracking and reporting program.

Evaluating how the financial aspects of the carbon future can affect your business — what the risks and opportunities present – ensuring compliance, whilst being strategic about your future carbon program, has the attention of many executives.

Take advantage of this major ‘thought-leadership’ Sustainable Futures Forum and come & learn first hand from some of the industry’s leading presenters and panellists. 

Key event features:

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), representing the nation’s ICT industry, is proud to present this one-day conference, which will feature:

• Keynote discussions on the Carbon Future and the importance of preparation.
• Sustainability Study Forum (educational workshops).
• Discussion on Sustainability opportunities for ICT in different industries.
• Industry Symposium with case studies and Q&A panels.
• The “Innovations in Sustainability” exhibition showcasing key ICT capabilities and technologies influencing sustainable futures.
• Focus on examples and case studies from offshore and Australia.

Key forum topics:

• The Role of Government
• Carbon Reporting Requirements
• Financial preparation for the Carbon Future
• Skill Sets to manage Sustainability
• Sustainability and an Organisation’s Cultural Alignment
• Current Programs and Approaches for Sustainability in ICT
• Sustainability and Supply-Chain combine
• End-User Case Studies
• Industry Examples of Sustainability; Energy, Services, Finance, Transport

The forum will provide:

• CEOs, CFOs and CIOs with a broader understanding of how technology can support a sustainable future.
• Managers, Program Directors, Project Managers with an opportunity to learn and prepare for operational considerations for sustainability.
• Keynote discussion on the application of technology to help solve CO₂ and other environmental issues.
• Exploration of ICT opportunities across key market sectors.
• An industry symposium with case studies and Q&A from leading industry commentators.

Expected Sustainability Futures Forum Audience:

ICT Sustainable Futures Forum:
400+ Key ICT Decision Makers, including CFO’s, CIO’s, CRO’s, and some CEO’s, and Government representatives & AIIA members

AIIA “VIP-ICT” Sustainable Futures Networking Dinner
200+ CEOs, CIOs, ICT Decision Makers, Government, Environmental & Vertical Industry representatives and AIIA Board Directors & members

About AIIA

AIIA leads the ICT industry in Australia, with almost 500 member companies that generate combined annual revenues of more than $40 billion, employ 100,000 Australians and export more than $2 billion in goods and services each year.

AIIA sets the strategic direction of the ICT industry, influences public policy, engages industry stakeholders and provides member companies with business productivity tools, advisory services and market intelligence to accelerate their business growth.

For more information visit www.aiia.com.au

Contact aiia@gener8.com.au
ph) 0432 68 67 65