Backstage of Tech – Session 2: March 13th 2025
APFI’s webinar series Backstage of Tech – Story of Sustainable Technology and AI consists of three online sessions on the sustainability of our digital world.
From day-to-day work, AI and cloud services to virtual production and post-production workflows, our industry relies heavily on energy-intensive digital infrastructure. As technological advances reshape the AV-industry, how can we ensure a sustainable and responsible transformation?
APFI presents the webinar series “Backstage of Tech – Story of Sustainable Tech and AI”. In three free sessions, Finnish and international experts dive into the environmental impact of digitalization and AI, explore sustainable practices in the industry with examples from VFX, VR and animation, and highlights Finland’s approach to technological advancements.
Through talks, case studies and discussions, “Backstage of Tech” sets off towards a sustainable digital future.
The webinar series is free and open for all. Registration required for each session separately.
Session 2: Dissecting the Approach and Tools
Technological advancement – in the AV-industry and in Finland in general – needs to go hand in hand with sustainability initiatives. Session 2 explores GenAI, the conversational climate on sustainable tech, and a case study on implementation in the AV-industry.
Agenda:
- AI Discussions and Green IT in Finland – Anne Lahnajärvi, Managing editor, Tivi
- The Climate Impact of Digital Trends in the AV-sector – Alex de Vries, Reseacher, VU Amsterdam, Founder of Digiconomist
- Dupe VFX & Sustainability – Robin Chowdhury, COO, Dupe VFX
The moderators are APFI’s Anne Puolanne and Alina Huldén.
The event will be mainly in English. The audience will be able to ask questions of the speakers in Finnish or English.
The event will be recorded.
The event follows the safer space guidlines (in Finnish).
Don’t miss the other two sessions:
Session 1 – Feb 27th, 15–17 EET (Click here)
Session 3 – March 20th, 15–17 EET (Click here)
For questions or more information: alina.hulden@apfi.fi
Audiovisual Producers Finland – APFI is a non-profit association dedicated to representing the interests of Finnish audiovisual producers. Sustainability is one of the pillars of APFI’s mission, and APFI has since 2021 run national initiatives to promote environmentally sustainable practices in the industry. APFI:s work on environmental sustainability and this webinar series is funded by the NextGenerationEU-program, via the Ministry of Education and Culture.
