Green IT and sustainable technology are broad and still-evolving fields. Sustainability isn’t a switch you can simply turn on, it’s a mindset reflected in a series of design and operational choices aimed at reducing energy use, emissions, and waste.

Yet, the absence of a clear and “general” sustainable path leads to confusion and inconsistent practices that may seem to spread awareness about sustainable tech but, instead, often contribute to greenwashing.

We’ll explore surprising truths behind “eco-friendly” coding practices: from whether dark mode actually saves energy to the myth that writing everything in Rust or C can save the world and why automatic optimization tools can sometimes do more harm than good.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate sustainability claims in tech and make informed, evidence-based choices in their own day-to-day work.