SUG27 – The Cost of Digital: Carbon, Cash & Consequences

About the Event

Digital transformation continues to accelerate across higher education, bringing new opportunities to innovate, improve services and support institutional goals. However, every technological decision carries a cost.

As universities face increasing financial pressures, rising expectations and a growing focus on sustainability, the sector must carefully consider how digital investments impact budgets, infrastructure, energy consumption and environmental targets.

The Cost of Digital: Carbon, Cash and Consequences will explore the realities behind modern digital transformation. Through practical case studies, honest discussion and shared experiences, delegates will examine how institutions can balance innovation with responsibility, maximise value from investment and make informed decisions that support both organisational and sustainability objectives.

The conference will bring together professionals from across higher education to share challenges, lessons learned and practical approaches to building a more sustainable digital future.