February Preston Tech Connection Meet-Up: Tech & Our Planet

12 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2025

Society1 Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

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Preston Tech Connection is a group centred around an interest in digital technologies. We meet monthly to discuss topical subjects.

This months topic is Tech and our Planet: Is Tech Our Saviour or Our Downfall?

As our world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, technology stands at the center of the debate. Can innovation drive the solutions we need to combat climate change, preserve biodiversity, and build a sustainable future? Or does the relentless pace of technological advancement come with hidden costs that accelerate our planet's decline?

In this thought-provoking session, we’ll explore:

The role of green technologies in tackling global environmental issues.
The unintended consequences of tech, from e-waste to energy consumption.
Real-world examples of how innovation is both helping and harming the planet.
The ethical dilemmas of balancing progress with sustainability.
Join us as we discuss whether technology is the hero that will save humanity—or a force pushing us toward environmental catastrophe. Engage with experts, share your thoughts, and uncover the role we all play in shaping a tech-driven, sustainable future.

About Preston Tech Connection

Preston Tech Connection is a group centred around an interest in digital technologies – our events and meet-ups are a place where tech enthusiasts can come together, exchange ideas, work on projects, and support one another.

Preston Tech Connection was created by Tom Crawley Neon Mountain and Catarina and Brendan King, Society1. We host monthly events with thought-provoking topics to explore new technologies, challenge the status quo, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital world.

Our events cover topics like software, programming, hardware and emerging tech. We have a shared interest in the latest advancements in the digital realm. We host events with a social and collaborative aspect, workshops, guest speaker events, and networking.

We are an inclusive group and open for anyone to attend. You don’t need to work in tech. If you are interested in the topics or just want to come and be part of a friendly community of people exploring the digital and tech world, you are welcome.

Your hosts:

Tom Crawley

After 25 years in the software development game, Tom has seen it all. Starting out as a Delphi developer in the late 90s, Tom moved quickly through various technologies and businesses until he decided to give up the permanent game for the contractor life. Forming Marimosa in 2011 as a vehicle for contract work, Tom ended up building the business into a B2B software agency with a team of developers, marketing and admin. Marimosa would go on to build software across a range of industries from construction through logistics and customs to gaming! Tom has covered a lot of ground. Having sold the assets of Marimosa in 2023 he has completed the full circle. Tom is building a unique product to bring to market in 2024 as well as helping businesses with their software and technology via his new business, Neon Mountain. Known for his questionable taste in shirts, love for ridiculously spicy food and expensive guitars, Tom loves to talk about the lessons he has learned over the years in his journey to today.

Catarina and Brendan King – Society1 Coworking Space

Society1 is a coworking space in the centre of Preston. It has been open for seven years and has a vibrant community of people and businesses based there. Society1 is a perfect venue for Preston Tech Connection to host their meet-ups. Its relaxed and friendly atmosphere provides a great place for people to come together in a friendly environment. Catarina and Brendan are the co-founders of Society1. They are passionate about people, connections and Preston.

Getting there:

Society1 is located on Cross Street, just off Winckley Square (PR1 3LT). It is easily accessible by bus and train.

If you need to drive, public parking is available at Fishergate Shopping Centre or Avenham Public Car Park. The Avenham multi storey car park closes at 8pm, so as this event runs later we advise that you park in the open air one or on the streets around us.

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