In the 3 years since launching, Tech Zero has become one of the UK’s largest tech movements committed to climate action, helping hundreds of tech companies to understand net zero, operate more sustainably, and collaborate to drive change. Now, we’re making it bigger and better than ever, and you’re invited to help us accelerate climate action in the tech industry.
On the 1st and 2nd of July, we’re holding the first-ever Tech Zero Hackathon, supported by Kraken Tech.
This 2-day hackathon will bring together developers, designers, and magic-makers to work on real-life sustainability problems in tech. You’ll be provided with the tools, APIs, guidance and freedom to work on software or hardware solutions that could improve both your business and your climate impact. And yes, there will be prizes - including a mini grant to develop the winning idea.
This invitation is open to up to 2 people from any tech-based organisation who would like to take part. The only thing they’ll need is knowledge of Python.
We’d love as many companies as possible to join us, but spaces are limited. If you’d like to join, let us know what you’d want to create in the hackathon! We’ll assess the entries based on your ideas. (If you don’t have one just yet, that’s ok, you can still sign up to register your interest)
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Craig Melson
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
Prior to joining techUK he worked in public affairs and policy has an avid interest in new and emerging technologies. Craig has a degree in Ancient History from King’s College London and spends his time watching Watford FC and holding out hope for Half Life 3.
- Email:
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- Phone:
- 020 7331 2172
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- @techUK,@techUK
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- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936,https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936
Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
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- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
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- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2006
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- @techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-banach-50139650
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