Techsoft Brings the Water and Energy Footprint of AI to the Agenda at COP31

Rıdvan Yılmaz will speak on water and energy consumption in the age of AI and 5G/6G at the "Two Sides of the Coin" panel organised by the Beta Science Association at COP31. 16 November 2026, 14:45–15:30, Türkiye Pavilion B125, Antalya.

Date
Time
14.45 – 15.30 (UTC+3)
Venue
Türkiye Pavilion B125, COP31 Blue Zone, Antalya
Speaker
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Organiser
Beta Science Association
Techsoft Brings the Water and Energy Footprint of AI to the Agenda at COP31

Techsoft is taking part in the "Two Sides of the Coin" panel organised by the Beta Science Association as part of COP31.

In his talk "Water and Energy Consumption in the Age of AI and 5G/6G", Rıdvan Yılmaz, PhD (c), will discuss the resource needs of data centres, the environmental impact of digital technologies and sustainable technology approaches.

The panel will take place on 16 November 2026, from 14:45 to 15:30, in Antalya, at the Türkiye Pavilion B125 in the COP31 Blue Zone.

Topics of the talk

  • The water and energy needs of AI applications and data centres
  • Energy consumption of 5G and 6G infrastructure
  • The environmental impact of digital technologies: two sides of the coin
  • Sustainable technology approaches and a roadmap for businesses

Speaker

Rıdvan Yılmaz, PhD (c)

Board Member, Beta Science Association; Techsoft Software.

COP31 and the Blue Zone

COP31 is the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Antalya in 2026. The Blue Zone hosts the official negotiations and country pavilions; entry requires UN accreditation.

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