Talks with impact

Beyond Vibing: designing AI that doesn’t drain the grid

Beyond Vibing: designing AI that doesn’t drain the grid
2025

The choices we make today will decide if we shape AI in a way that takes our grid, sovereignty, and sustainability into account. A Sustainable AI Dashboard, developed with AI, is the base for research to the ways we can provide insights in its energy usage and carbon footprint.

The Hidden Impact of Developers

The Hidden Impact of Developers
2024

Years ago, when Emiel examined the environmental footprint of his own website, he was shocked. Valuing sustainability is one thing, but he discovered that his code was far from sustainable. This realization marked the beginning of his mission to demonstrate the impact developers can make.

Holistic Approach to Sustainable IT

Holistic Approach to Sustainable IT
2023

In today's world, environmental concerns are more critical than ever, and the IT industry must prioritize sustainable practices. Mark van der Walle and Emiel Kwakkel will shed light on the urgency of adopting sustainable practices in IT. Their presentation aims to highlight the need for change and lay the groundwork for a greener and more responsible future.

Quality Engineering for Sustainability

Quality Engineering for Sustainability
2022

Climate change is a fact, it is up to us to be part of the solution. With IT energy consumption rising and increasing demand for scarce materials we need to acknowledge our weak points and move to Sustainable IT.

Angular Foundation Training

Angular Foundation Training
2018

This training offers a hands-on introduction to Angular, covering its core concepts, TypeScript integration, and practical applications. Over three days, you’ll learn to structure apps, generate components and modules with the CLI, and implement navigation. You’ll explore TypeScript features like inheritance and typing, fetch and display data, and work with Reactive Forms and Observables. By building a functional foosball app connected to a Node.js backend, you’ll gain the skills to create scalable and dynamic Angular applications.