Sustainable Digital Twinning: Why is it Time to think now, for the Future

Pankaj Srivastava, Joint General Manager – IT at Nayara Energy, is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience across the renewables, automotive, energy, and textile sectors. With a strong track record of developing and managing IT systems and infrastructure for complex manufacturing environments, he brings a global perspective from working across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. He is all set to share his views on Sustainable Digital Twinning: Why is it Time to Think Now, for the Future, highlighting the urgent need for industries to adopt digital twin technologies that not only optimize performance and efficiency but also align with long-term sustainability goals in an evolving energy landscape.

He will share his views on the critical need to strategically integrate new digital technologies with legacy systems, ensuring seamless transformation without disrupting existing operations. He will address the growing challenge of technological debt, emphasizing how outdated infrastructure can hinder innovation and efficiency if not properly managed. By planning for obsolescence, he advocates for a proactive approach—where organizations anticipate and prepare for technology lifecycle shifts—enabling smoother transitions and future-proofing IT environments. His insights will underscore how sustainable digital twinning can bridge the gap between traditional and modern systems, driving both operational continuity and long-term resilience. 

1. Integrating New with Old

2. Technological Debt

3. Plan for Obsolescence