ConneXions

ConneXionsis an event organised by the Embassy of France in Ireland, in partnership with Business France and the Dublin French Tech Community, with the support of Dublin City Council, the Alliance française Dublin, Dublin.ie, the Digital Hub, the Institut Français, Linkedin, Local Enteprise Office, Smart Dublin and Richmond Barracks.

ConneXions is a free two-day event which concentrates on digital technology, culture and education in France and Ireland. Aimed at professionals, students and people interested by these fields, it takes place in Richmond Barracks, Dublin 8.
Register now to take part to this exciting forum! Tickets are valid for one or both days. 
SCHEDULE
Saturday 30th September
10.00 am : coffee &amp; registration
10.30 am-4.30 pm: &gt;&gt;Deep dive into the latest innovations in #tech, #education and #culture from France &amp; Ireland by exploring the Start-Up Market -- Find out which are the 20+ startups exhibiting <A HREF="http://connexions.ie/start-up-market" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here </A>&gt;&gt; See what solutions hackers can bring to tomorrow’s city thanks to the hackathon #HackYourCity! &gt;&gt;debate on topical issues &amp; explore the role of digital technology in the city:
- 10.30 - 11.15 am: "What does Big Data bring to urban services?" Moderator: Niamh Bushnell, Tech Ireland Speakers: Magali Joubert, Linkedin (FR) / Tahar Kechadi, University College Dublin (FR) / Damien MacConaghy, Veolia Ireland (IE)
- 11.30 am - 12.15 pm: "Smart Cities - Smart Citizens" Moderator: Amanda Connolly, Dublin Globe Speakers: Chris Garde, Smart Dublin (IE) / Jessica Hilliard, Science Gallery (IE) / More soon to be announced 
- 12.30 - 1.15 pm: "Smart City: Let's Get Down Your Business" Moderator: David Jullo, Microsoft &amp; French Tech Dublin Speakers: Régis Le Drezen, Smart Grid Vendée (FR) / Mary MacSweeney, Dublin City Council (IE) / Matt Marson, Accenture (IE) 
- 2.30 - 3.15 pm: "(Sm)art Cities: Culture in the Digital Era" Fiach Mc Conghail, The Digital Hub Speakers : Emma Buttin, La Fabrique de la Gaîté Lyrique (FR) / Anita Griffin, Rua Red (IE) / Robin Price, artist (UK) 
- 3.30 - 4.15 pm: "E-Education: Smart up!" Moderator: Elaine Burke, Silicon Republic Speakers : Deirdre Butler, Dublin City University (IE) / Michael Hallissy, H2 learning (IE) / Anne Vannet, Université Paris (FR)
Sunday 1st October 
11.00 am: End of the hackathon, project pitching
1.00 pm: Awards Ceremony
 
More info <A HREF="http://www.conneXions.ie" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.conneXions.ie</A>
ConneXions brings together French and Irish professionals, investors, students, accelerators and companies from these fields around the general topic of Digital &amp; Creative City. Cities are the perfect field to develop creative and innovative ideas through digital technology but what will the city of tomorrow be like? What type of interactions will occur between the sectors of digital technology, education and culture?
Deep dive into the latest innovations, connect with future investors and business partners, share experiences and success-stories, build new partnerships and create innovative projects!

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