Demystifying Digital Twins
Welcome to Demystifying Digital Twins, an in-person event hosted by Cork City Council. Curious about digital twins and 3D models?
Join Us for Demystifying Digital Twins!
This free in person event hosted by Cork City Council is focused on clarifying what digital twins are (and are not) and how they differ from 3D models.
Taking place at Cork City Hall on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, from 9:00 AM, the event brings together national policy leaders, local authorities, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem partners to explore how digital twins can be understood and applied in practice within an Irish local government context.
Rather than showcasing technology for its own sake, the day is designed to bring participants on a journey - from national digital strategy direction, through local delivery realities, to practical, hands-on examples. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how digital twins support areas such as energy, transport, planning, and climate action, and how European projects like TIPS4PED are used as sandboxes to test approaches and inform long-term roadmaps.
Attendance is limited to support open discussion and meaningful engagement.
Welcome to Demystifying Digital Twins, an in-person event hosted by Cork City Council. Curious about digital twins and 3D models?
Join Us for Demystifying Digital Twins!
This free in person event hosted by Cork City Council is focused on clarifying what digital twins are (and are not) and how they differ from 3D models.
Taking place at Cork City Hall on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, from 9:00 AM, the event brings together national policy leaders, local authorities, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem partners to explore how digital twins can be understood and applied in practice within an Irish local government context.
Rather than showcasing technology for its own sake, the day is designed to bring participants on a journey - from national digital strategy direction, through local delivery realities, to practical, hands-on examples. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how digital twins support areas such as energy, transport, planning, and climate action, and how European projects like TIPS4PED are used as sandboxes to test approaches and inform long-term roadmaps.
Attendance is limited to support open discussion and meaningful engagement.
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- In-person
Location
Cork City Hall
Anglesea Street
Cork
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Agenda
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Welcome
Welcome from the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy. M.C. David Joyce, Director of Emergency Management & Climate Action will set out the strategic context for the day, and outline Corks Mission City focus.
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High-Level National Perspective
Dr Mihai Bilauca, Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage will outline where national digital policy is heading and how it is being translated into local delivery. This session will explore: National government priorities for digital transformation The mandate for local authority digital strategies How cities can operationalise this direction This provides a shared reference point for the rest of the day.
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From National to Local Practice
Panel: Representatives from the Local Government Management Agency, Cork City Council, Tyndall and Republic of Work will join Dr Bilauca to discuss how digital strategy moves from policy intent to practical delivery. The discussion will address: How cities prioritise digital initiatives The role of partnerships and ecosystems What “good” looks like in terms of governance, alignment, and organisational readiness