LOS ALTIMOS, Calif., 5 March 2025 – Today, the IEEE Computer Society (CS), Communications Society (ComSoc), Power and Energy Society (PES), and Signal Processing Society (SPS) jointly announced the details of the second annual IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum (SustainTech), and registration, a call for session proposals, and applications for a start-up pitch competition are now open. Taking place 19-20 August 2025 in San Jose, Calif., U.S.A., IEEE SustainTech will focus on sustainable technologies for AI and quantum applications in data centers.
According to McKinsey & Co., data center power needs are set to skyrocket to more than three times higher than current capacity by the end of the decade. At the same time, while progress is being made, current estimates place power consumption well above target sustainability levels. The 2025 IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum seeks to address these issues and identify ways companies can achieve significant savings and efficiencies by integrating sustainable technologies into AI and quantum applications data centers.
In addition to sessions exploring the evolution of technology, concrete solutions will be unveiled in the form of cutting-edge technology. The SustainTech 2025 Exhibit will feature companies offering solutions to address AI and quantum energy demands and data center needs. Looking to emerging solutions, SustainTech will also feature a Start-Up Pitch Competition that will reveal technologies that could be game changers for data center power consumption. Pitches will be evaluated on innovation and uniqueness, market opportunity, viability, and traction by a panel of judges of venture capitalists and corporate leaders working in the sustainable technology space.
Registration for IEEE SustainTech and the corresponding pitch competition is now open. For more information or to register, sponsor, or exhibit, visit https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/.
About the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum
The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum is a global leadership event on sustainable technology impacting data centers. Sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (CS), IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), and IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS), SustainTech will showcase market-ready solutions and proven real-world applications while focusing on trends and forecasts that will drive near- and long-term decisions for companies in the years to come.
The IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum will take place 19-20 August 2025 in San Jose, Calif., U.S.A. For more information about the IEEE SustainTech Leadership Forum, the program, and how to participate, visit https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/.
About the IEEE Computer Society Engaging computer engineers, scientists, academia, and industry professionals from all areas and levels of computing, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) serves as the world’s largest and most established professional organization of its type. IEEE CS sets the standard for the education and engagement that fuels continued global technological advancement. Through conferences, publications, and programs that inspire dialogue, debate, and collaboration, IEEE CS empowers, shapes, and guides the future of not only its 375,000+ community members but the greater industry, enabling new opportunities to better serve our world. Visit computer.org for more information.
About the IEEE Communications Society
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) promotes technological innovation and fosters the creation and sharing of information among the global technical community. The Society provides services to members for their technical and professional advancement and forums for technical exchanges among professionals in academia, industry, and public institutions. Visit https://www.comsoc.org/ to learn more.
About the IEEE Power & Energy Society
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power & energy for the betterment of society and a trusted resource dedicated to its members’ technical, informational, networking, and professional development needs. With over 40,000 members around the globe representing every facet of the electric power and energy industry, PES is at the forefront of the rapidly changing technological advancements that impact everyone’s future. Additional information on IEEE PES can be found at www.ieee-pes.org.
About the IEEE Signal Processing Society
Founded as IEEE’s first society in 1948, the Signal Processing Society (SPS) is the world’s premier association for signal processing engineers and industry professionals. Engineers around the world look to the Society for information on the latest developments in the signal processing field. Its deeply rooted history spans 75 years, featuring a membership base of more than 20,000 deeply interested and involved signal processing engineers, academics, industry professionals, and students who are all part of a dynamic global community – spanning 120 countries worldwide.
The Society organizes numerous conferences worldwide every year, focusing on the innovations shaping the future of signal processing and our world. For more information, visit https://signalprocessingsociety.org/.