The Akamai Sustainability team actively participates in global conferences to create awareness, share knowledge, and foster collaboration to help build a sustainable future for all. The team is involved in positively impacting the environment and society through sustainable business practices and innovative solutions. By attending these conferences, the team gains a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainability, and works toward finding ways to address them. Through these events each year, we work hard to be at the forefront of driving change toward a more sustainable future.

GreenBiz '24

Akamai continued the tradition of joining in on the critical discussions at GreenBiz in 2024. The GreenBiz conference brings together business leaders, sustainability experts, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business practices. The topics covered at the conference included renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable supply chains, and climate change. This conference is considered one of the premier events in the sustainability field and attracts attendees worldwide.

CEBA Connect 2024

Akamai participated in multiple Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA) Connect panels, including “Data Centers and Sustainability: What’s the Latest?” and “Innovating for Cleaner Supply Chains: The Role of Supply Chain Activators.” CEBA Connect is an annual conference that brings corporate renewable energy buyers, developers, and service providers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the clean energy industry. The conference features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on renewable energy procurement, energy storage, carbon accounting, and sustainability reporting. CEBA Connect aims to provide attendees with the knowledge and tools to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.

New York City Climate Week

During New York City Climate Week 2024, Akamai participated in a variety of events, including several events sponsored by RMI, CEBA, the Clean Energy Demand Initiative, Ceres, and The Climate Pledge. New York City Climate Week is an annual event that brings together leaders from various sectors to discuss and showcase solutions to climate change. The event features a series of conferences, exhibitions, and seminars focusing on renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and climate finance topics. Climate Week aims to raise awareness about the urgent need to address climate change and inspire action toward a more sustainable future.

VERGE 2024

During VERGE 2024, Akamai participated in panel discussions titled “Putting Impacts First: Building a Comprehensive Clean Energy Procurement Strategy” and “In the Trenches: Success Stories from the Front Lines of Clean Energy Procurement.” VERGE is an annual conference that brings together business leaders, sustainability experts, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business practices. The conference features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable supply chains, and climate change. The event aims to inspire and equip attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to drive positive change in their organizations and communities.

IBC 2024

IBC is an annual trade show that brings together the global media, entertainment, and technology community to connect, showcase, and discover innovations; tackle pressing industry challenges; and explore new opportunities. This year’s conference addressed critical trends and issues driving change across the media landscape, including sustainability.

CEBA Level 2 Boot Camp

In 2024, Akamai hosted the first-ever CEBA Energy Customer Level 2 Boot Camp at its global headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This advanced, two-day session was designed to help fellow members navigate the current energy market conditions and optimize their VPPA (virtual power purchase agreement) contracts. This event brought together attendees in decarbonization roles along with industry experts to explore strategies for negotiating, finalizing, and maximizing the impact of VPPAs in today’s constrained market. Not only was this the first time a level 2 boot camp has been offered by CEBA, but the first time a CEBA event has been hosted by Akamai.