EGDC Conference Session at MWC Barcelona 2023
28 February 2023 | 09:15-10:45 CET
The EGDC hosted a conference session at MWC Barcelona 2023, on Tuesday 28 February.
This high-level session recognised several digital carbon reduction solutions from the EGDC network for their net positive carbon impact and explored how to estimate the net environmental impact of real-life digital solutions across sectors.
The shortlisted green digital solutions were showcased with short videos outlining how the solution help reduce carbon emissions.
The session convened senior dignitaries, policymakers, ICT leaders and EGDC members.
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Agenda
09:15 – 09:20
Opening video: EGDC introduction
09:20 – 09:25
Welcome Remarks
John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA
09:25 – 09.30
High–level keynote address
Pearse O’Donohue, Director of Future Networks, DG Connect
09:30 – 09:35
Video: shortlisted green digital solution
09.35 – 09.50
Panel Discussion: How the deployment of green digital solutions can be accelerated across Europe
Katie Collins, Senior European Correspondent, CNET
Erik Ekudden, SVP Group CTO, Ericsson
Alison Kirkby, CEO, Telia Company
09.50 – 09.55
Video: shortlisted green digital solution
09.55 – 10.10
Panel Discussion: The progress of the EGDC project, and how members and partners are collaborating to take the project forward
Ilias Iakovidis, Advisor, DG Connect, European Commission
Luis Neves, CEO, GeSI
Veronika Thieme, Head of Delivery – Europe, Carbon Trust
10.10 – 10.15
Video: shortlisted green digital solution
10.15 – 10.30
Fireside chat: Deep dive into the energy system and the role of connected technology in addressing the trilemma of ensuring security of supply, managing costs and transitioning to renewables
Katie Collins, Senior European Correspondent, CNET
Ana Paula Assis, Chair and GM EMEA, IBM
10.30 – 10.45
Photo session with the EGDC network