UCD Sustainable Smartcities and Communities event, December 4th

When and where is it on?

9.30 am – 5.00 pm, 4th December 2019, Mason Hayes Theatre, UCD Business School, Belfield, Dublin 4

How many years has it been going?

This is the inaugural symposium hosted by the UCD Sustainable Energy Community supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

What was the inspiration to start it?

A key objective of the UCD Sustainable Energy Community (https://sec.ucd.ie/about-us/) is the dissemination of sustainable energy practices and research within the community. In line with this, the UCD Sustainable SmartCities & Communities Symposium provides a forum for promotion and discussion of the relevant sustainability issues facing cities and communities such as UCD including all relevant stakeholders such as the general public, local government, industry and academia.

First time for UCD Sustainable Smartcities and Communities event

What exciting things can people look forward to?

In addition to a number of exciting keynotes mentioned below, three more interactive workshops are planned on the topics of “Smart Building Technologies”, “Sustainable Energy Communities in Ireland: Present, Impact and Future” and “IoT, AI and Integrated Services for Smart Cities and Communities”

What opportunities are on offer for those attending?

The opportunity to be in the same room as the key policy shapers from the EU, national and local government, industry and academia. Additionally you can listen to and help shape a future vision for sustainable cities and communities in Ireland.

Who will be speaking?

We have a number of exciting keynote speakers including: Feilim O’Connor (Project Manager, European Commission) Luke Binns (Project Coordinator, Smart Dublin) Donna Gartland (Energy Planner at Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency) Gillian Gannon (Programme Executive at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)) Prof Antonio Puliafito (Director of the National CINI Smart City Lab and Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Messina, Italy) Dr Lisa Ryan (Lecturer in Business Economics and Board member of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)) Dr Ruth Kerrigan (R&D Director, Integrated Energy Solutions)

Nadine Galle (Co-Founder, Green City and PhD Student at MIT Senseable City Lab) Prof Andrew Keane (Head of UCD Energy Institute) Assoc Prof Eleni Mangina (UCD School of Computer Science) Dr Oliver Kinnane (UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy) Assoc Prof Francesco Pilla (UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy) Dr Fabiano Pallonetto (Chair of UCD Sustainable Energy Community)

How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?

Few tickets left and limited spaces – people or organisations interested in attending can register here: https://www.smartcitiescommunities.org/

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