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I’ve been a regular speaker at the QCon and JAOO conferences over the last few years. At QCon London this year, I’m involved in a somewhat off-beat track of talks. Software Developers have often had a habit of focusing primarily on the mechanics of developing software well, and not thinking much about the societal value of that software. This is a common strand in many professions, but as the influence of software development grows, I feel it’s increasingly important that we get more engaged in the consequences of the software we build.

This track is a chance to explore some of these issues. As well as myself, there are talks about some work done with UNICEF to make effective use technology in much poorer parts of the world, the role of IT in reducing carbon footprint, and the contribution of team diversity to innovation.