EIA Community discussion: Digging into digital – efficiencies and ethics

Join us for the next Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Community discussion, held in collaboration with CIfA. The event will feature lightning provocations on topics ranging from the use of AI in environmental projects, the carbon footprint of digital working and archiving, and how digital can support improved accessibility and engagement.

 

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Description

Join us for the next Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Community discussion, held in collaboration with CIfA.

Additional info

Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are transforming ways of working in the environmental and archaeological sectors. This event brings together members from the IES and CIfA to share knowledge, discuss solutions, and hear from expert speakers. 

Join us for a timely online discussion on the promise and pitfalls of digital working. We’ll explore how digitised workflows and AI can drive efficiency, collaboration and insight—while also examining their carbon footprints, energy demands, and ethical implications. 

The event will feature lightning provocations on topics ranging from the use of AI in environmental projects, the carbon footprint of digital working and archiving, and how digital can support improved accessibility and engagement. 

This is an interactive discussion intended for anyone interested in exploring the impacts of digital in the sector, including EIA professionals, planners and those working in archaeology and heritage assessment. 

How to book

To book your place please register via the EIA website at https://www.the-ies.org/events/eia-community-discussion-digging-digital-efficiencies-and-ethics. Attendance is free.

When
February 23rd, 2026 12:30 PM (BST/UTC+1) to March 10th, 2026 1:30 PM (BST/UTC+1)