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Thursday, 3 April 2025, Shannon, Ireland

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A showcase event spotlighting What’s Possible with AI in Smart Cities & Spaces,  featuring world-leading technology providers driving innovation through cutting-edge compute, infrastructure, and skills development.

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A huge thank you to all the attendees, partners, and supporters who made AI FORWARD >Future Cities such a special event!

What an incredible day of insights, real-world demos, and meaningful conversations. We loved welcoming everyone – from AI practitioners to curious minds – and diving into the practical applications shaping the cities of tomorrow.

To everyone who attended, presented, demoed, or helped make it happen – THANK YOU!

Your energy, ideas, and support are what made this event so special.

Stay tuned… this is only the beginning.

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Youssef
Nadiri

PNY

Youssef Nadiri

Product Manager Edge AI at PNY

Youssef Nadiri leads Edge AI Solutions at PNY Technologies, driving innovation in Smart Cities and Spaces.
 
With a focus on harnessing Vision AI and Generative AI, he empowers organizations to transform urban spaces with smart, sustainable solutions, shaping the future of connected cities and spaces.

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John
Booth

Carbon3IT, NDCA

John Booth

John Booth is a well-known figure in EU data centre circles, primarily for his role as reviewer for the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres (Energy Efficiency) (EUCOC) programme and his work with the Certified Energy Efficiency Data Centre Award (CEEDA) & Data Centre Alliance Certification (which assesses data centres to a subset of the EUCOC best practices and EN 50600 respectively).
 
He is also the chair of the Data Centre Alliance’s (DCA) Energy Efficiency & member of the Sustainability steering group, shaping the DCA’s policy on these topics as well as providing support to the DCA in other steering groups and the Alliance’s wider activities.
 
He is the Vice Chair of the British Computer Society, Chartered Institute for IT, Green IT specialist group.
 
He is also the Chair of the BSI TCT7/3 committee that works upon the EN 50600 Data Centres Design and Build Standards and ISO/IEC 30134 series of Data Centre KPI’s (PUE ETC).
 
John also sits on the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance and on the Infrastructure Masons Sustainability Committee.
 
He has recently been elected to the Tech UK Data Centre Council (Feb 24).
 
He runs his own Green IT consultancy, Carbon3IT Ltd, providing support to organisations that are preparing to adopt various data centre standards including the more general standards such as Quality, Environment, Business Continuity, Information Security, and Energy Management. They also provide specialist niche consultancy in the field of Green IT including Data Centre Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. Carbon3IT Ltd is currently working on a number of data centre carbon footprinting projects for 2 major clients.
 
John recently worked with the TIC Council developing audit criteria for the EU Taxonomy regulations.
 
John is a lead auditor for ISO50001: (2011/2018) Energy Management Systems and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems, is a Certified Data Centre Audit Professional CDCAP TM (Recert 2021), a Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional CDCSP™ (2021) and is an EMA ESOS registered Assessor.
 
John was recently received the Data Centre Solutions Magazine “Outstanding contribution to efficiency and sustainability” award for 2023.
 
He is also the Technical Director of the National Data Centre Academy,  which provides practical technical, management and sales training to the data centre community.
 

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Sarah
Owen

Assaia

Sarah Owen

Vice President, EMEA Sales at Assaia

Sarah is a well-known figure in aviation, with over twenty years' experience within the Airline, Airport, OEM, MRO, IT and Public sectors. She was formerly responsible for sales and strategy at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, Google and SITA.
Today Sarah is Chairman of the UK Aviation Club Forum and Vice President of Sales EMEA for Assaia - A pioneering AI company.
Passionate about disruptive technologies and their growing impact in the aviation sector, Sarah was also the first woman in history to enter Saudi Aerospace Engineering in 2018.
 
Sarah joins us in Shannon to explore the transformative power of AI in flight and airport operations.

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Alberto
van Burgh

Analog Devices

Alberto van Burgh

Director Systems & Technology, Communications Market at Analog Devices

Alberto is an established semiconductor industry leader, currently serving as Director Systems & Technology, Communications Market at Analog Devices. With a strong engineering background, he has played a key role in developing connectivity solutions that empower IoT and next-generation communication systems.
 
His work focuses on harnessing smart edge technologies to drive innovation, improve network performance, and support reliable, real-time data exchange across diverse applications.
 
Known for his collaborative approach and forward-thinking leadership, Alberto continues to shape the future of communications and smart technology ecosystems.

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Tony
Virr

ICHRC

Tony Virr

CEO of ICHRC (Immersion cooling, Heat Recovery Consultants)
 

Tony Virr is a seasoned data centre specialist with a strong focus on innovative liquid cooling and thermal management solutions. With a background in engineering and years of hands-on experience, Tony has successfully designed and optimised data centre operations to boost efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. His expertise in implementing advanced liquid cooling systems has not only improved operational uptime but also reduced energy consumption, making him a trusted advisor in the field. Tony’s passion for leveraging cutting‐edge technology continues to drive transformative advancements in data centre infrastructure for the UK Nuclear Defence and other industries.

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Venessa
Moffat

Data Centre Alliance

Venessa Moffat

Executive Board of

Data Centre Alliance

 
With 20 years’ experience in the Data Centre and tech industries, Venessa has focused on innovative technology solutions for sustainable growth. Venessa holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Post Grad Diploma in Business Administration, as well as an MBA from Essex University, where she specialised in agile IT architectures for maximum business value. She has successfully led strategy development and implementation programmes in multiple international organisations.  Venessa is also on the Executive Board for the Data Centre Alliance, and an Executive Director at Colchester Commercial Holdings Ltd.

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Beata
Dagiel

Software Interactive Ltd.

Beata Dagiel

Beata Dagiel is Head of International Business Development at Software Interactive, a global leader in complex custom software solutions. With a keen eye for strategy and execution, Beata spearheads the company's growth and expansion into key markets. Beyond her role at Software Interactive, Beata is a Marketing and Business Development Consultant. Software Interactive specialises in leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, 3D reconstruction, streaming architectures, in-memory computing and big data analytics to deliver innovative software solutions across various industries. The company operates in Ireland, UK, Germany, Poland, Canada and UAE.
Demo: Explore how AI is already transforming smart cities in this interactive demo featuring real-life use cases - from energy-saving agents and 3D virtual showrooms to traffic monitoring and AI-powered logistics

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Simon
Horton

PNY Technologies

Simon Horton

DGX Sales Lead EMEA & AI Sales Specialist (Northern Europe)

Simon Horton, who leads NVIDIA DGX Sales at PNY Technologies, is a true tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring how innovation transforms industries.

Drawing on his hands-on experience with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technologies, Simon will share insights and explore ideas of AI-powered Smart Cities & Spaces.

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Greg Moore

UNICOM Engineering

Greg Moore

Field Chief Technologist (EMEA)

Greg has over 36-years’ technical leadership experience in the IT industry.   Initially as a software engineer with a Dublin based company, before joining Dell Technologies in March 1993, where he then spent over 31 years performing many roles, with the last being EMEA Field Chief Technology Officer for the Dell Technologies OEM Solutions business.  This involved working with internal and external teams to assist customers navigate the extensive portfolio of Dell Technologies and partners, to integrate relevant products and services into the solutions the customer subsequently created for their own end-customers.     

This included working with customers and partners across many verticals, including Industrial Automation, Marine, IoT, Space & Defence, Surveillance, Transport, Health & Life Sciences and Energy, offering a wide and comprehensive view point of digital transformation.   Greg also provided extensive support for Events, Public Speaking, Webinars and Content Creation. 

In January 2025,  Greg joined Unicom Engineering as EMEA Field Chief Technologist.   In this role, he continues to lead innovation with companies and organisations throughout EMEA on leading Datacentre technologies and services, including supporting the AI Industry with advanced liquid cooling technologies.  

Passionate about technology and its impact on every aspect of our lives, Greg is regarded as expert on many industry technology trends, including The Edge, Liquid Cooling for IT and how technology can enhance industry verticals and improve the world we live in.  

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Jeff
McCann

Dell Technologies

Jeff McCann

Director, Customer Solution Centers

With over 35 years of industry experience across IT, Healthcare and Manufacturing, Jeff leads the global strategy and design for the Dell Customer Solution Centers Innovation Labs, showcasing real-world, tangible use cases on how AI and edge technology can be leveraged across multiple key verticals.
Jeff holds a PhD from the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick (UL), where he also is an Adjunct Lecturer in IoT,  a Master's Degree in Project management as a graduate of the Kemmy Business School at UL, and a B.Sc(Hons) in Computer Science from the Ulster University, and is PMP and CISSP Certified

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Jerry
Sweeney

CloudCIX

Jerry Sweeney

Managing Director at CloudCIX

 

Jerry Sweeney graduated from UCC in 1980 with a B.E. (Elec.) degree and later earned an M.Sc. from DIT (now DCU). His career included working in the semiconductor and computer manufacturing industries. In 2008, Jerry founded Cork Internet eXchange, Cork's only commercial data centre. In 2019 the company launched a Cloud platform, CloudCIX, offering tailored Cloud services to enterprise, government and education. Since March 2023, CloudCIX has formed a specialised team focused on machine learning.

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Romain
Tranchant

Stack District

Romain Tranchant

CEO of Stack district
With 15 years of experience in the data centre colocation industry and over a decade as a technology director, Romain has developed a deep understanding of the field. He is also serving as the chair of the innovation committee for Infrastructure Masons, where he actively contributes to shaping the future of the data centre industry.

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Cathal
Wilson

Nexalus

Cathal Wilson

Dr. Cathal Wilson

Co-Founder & COO Nexalus

In addition to being a Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Nexalus, Cathal is an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in Trinity College, a manufacturing engineer and holds a Ph.D. focused on Performance Management and Wealth Generation in SMEs.

He grew up in his family’s design and manufacturing company, where he acted as Commercial and R&D Director. Cathal attained extensive national and European research funding and developed a commercial R&D service for the scientific application of Electromagnetic Radiation (IR -Infrared Radiant Energy) through which the company won more business.

Cathal is an advocate of leveraging third level research and technology developments as a method for business development and growth and was co-lead of a project that won an Industry/University Collaboration KTI award. He was an acting founding Director of I2E2 and ICMR, which led to the establishment of Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR). He is co-author of four recent patents in the area of thermal science. Cathal is an ISO Lead Auditor, reviewer/R&D auditor for Horizon 2020 projects, Smart Manufacturing and the Irish Revenue Service.

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Wassim
Derguech

FMCI

Wassim Derguech​

Co-founder of Future Mobility Campus Ireland
 
Wassim has 20 years of experience in software engineering, AI, and data analytics, including a PhD in Information Technology and an MSc in AI and Decision Making.
Throughout his career, he has worked with organizations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Derilinx, and the University of Galway.
 
As the coordinator of EALU-AER Digital Sky Demonstrator, he is leading Ireland’s first U-space implementation project. Wassim is also a member of the Robots, Cobots, and Robotics TC49 committee of the National Standards Authority of Ireland.

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Russell
Vickers

FMCI

Russell Vickers

Co-founder and CEO of Future Mobility Campus Ireland
 
Russell Vickers has 26 years of experience in automotive and semiconductor technologies, with a strong background in ASIC design.
 
He has played a key role in advancing autonomous vehicle development in Ireland, leading the CAV Ireland steering group for testbed development and contributing to legislative updates to enable autonomous driving.
 
Over the course of his career, he has held positions at leading companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Parthus Technologies, Texas Instruments, Ericsson, and Intel. In addition to his work in mobility and technology, Russell serves as a Board Member of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum.

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Gavin
Lester

Carbon-Z

Gavin Lester

Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon-Z 
 
A seasoned business leader with over seven years of executive experience, Currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon-Z, specialising in driving revenue growth within the data centre industry, particularly focusing on immersion cooling technologies. Roles involving crafting and implementing marketing strategies, overseeing sales operations, and ensuring compliance management, all while enhancing business processes and facility management.
 
In addition to Carbon-Z, a Partner of Nardar Group, to leverage expertise in business analysis and IT solutions developing strategic plans that drive operational efficiency and growth. With a strong foundation in marketing strategy, business planning, operational management and dedicated to driving innovation and success in the technology landscape.
 
Thriving in hybrid work environments and passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions.

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Niall
Smith

AlloComp

Niall Smith

CEO at AlloComp

Niall Smith is a technology leader with a passion for artificial intelligence and a proven track record in developing optimised in-house AI infrastructure. His experience spans designing scalable, efficient systems that power advanced AI applications, driving innovation and operational excellence. Known for his hands-on approach and strategic vision, Niall consistently delivers robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.

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Andie

Open to working in your organisation...

Andi - Digital Assistant

Meet Andi, the next-generation digital assistant powered by Dell and NVIDIA.

Andi uses generative AI to transform customer self-service by delivering natural, personalised conversations in any language through a human-like AI avatar.

With Dell’s AI Factory solutions and NVIDIA’s advanced infrastructure, Andi makes it easy to deploy a secure, scalable solution that drives innovation and unlocks new value for your business.

 
 

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>Future Cities 2025

Past Content

3 April 2025

What's Possible with AI in Smart Cities & Spaces?

Experience first hand what's possible with AI through live demos at the event

Airport Management:

AI-driven systems enabling real-time situational awareness, accurate predictions, and efficient decision making during the turnaround.

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Pole Mounted Liquid Cooled Edge Server

Do you want superior compute performance, energy savings, noise reduction and so much much more?
Visit this demo to experience first hand the power of this IP66 sealed solution which enables you to bring the edge anywhere!

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AI in Modular Data Centres:

In-house AI capabilities are now more accessible than ever. Modular, containerised solutions require minimal space while delivering a host of benefits, representing the future of efficient, scalable AI deployments.

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Crowd Management:

Detect and analyze crowd density to optimise urban mobility.

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Intrusion Detection:

Secure critical areas with AI-driven alerts.

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AI-Powered Traffic Management:

Optimises traffic flow, reduces congestion, and enhances road safety using real-time data and predictive analytics.

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Fire & Smoke Detection:

Identify hazards early for faster emergency response.

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Autonomous & Connected Vehicles:

AI enables self-driving cars and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, improving efficiency and reducing accidents.

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Targeted Advertising Screens: Dynamic AI-powered outdoor advertising at bus stops and city centres.

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Smart Waste & Water Management: AI-powered route optimisation for waste collection and predictive analytics for water distribution and leak detection.

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Smart Public Transportation Systems: AI-driven route optimisation, real-time passenger analytics, and predictive maintenance for seamless mobility.

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AI-Enhanced Urban Planning & Digital Twins: Simulations of city developments using AI-powered digital twins to optimise infrastructure and urban expansion.

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Intelligent Energy Grids & Sustainability: AI optimises energy distribution, integrates renewable sources, and manages consumption for a greener city.

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AI in Safety & Surveillance: Real-time AI-driven video analytics for public security, incident detection, and predictive policing while ensuring ethical data usage.

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Data Centres with Heat Reuse:

Edge data centres with facilities using their excess heat (e.g., greenhouses or swimming pools).

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AI for Emergency Response & Disaster Management: AI assists in predicting natural disasters, optimising emergency responses, and automating crisis management strategies.

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Immersive AI – AR/VR for Navigation & Training: AR-guided city navigation, virtual training for technical industries, and immersive urban experiences.

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AI-Powered Citizen Engagement & Smart Governance: Chatbots for public services, AI-driven sentiment analysis for city feedback, and automated government operations.

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Drone Delivery Zones: Drones delivering packages, monitored by AI systems for efficient routes.

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Smart Venues: Crowd Management & Flow Optimisation, Enhanced Security & Surveillance, AI-Powered Wi-Fi & Network Optimisation, Queue Management & Reduced Wait Times, Energy Management & Sustainability

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High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes: Monitored using AI occupant counting systems to encourage carpooling.

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Traffic and Violation Monitoring: AI-powered tools for flow analysis and alerts, detection of traffic jams, illegal parking, unsafe driving, loitering etc

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Autonomous Lighting Systems: Adaptive streetlights that adjust brightness based on traffic and pedestrian activity.

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FMCI’s demo showcases how AI, IoT, and connected vehicle technologies transform road safety and traffic efficiency. In collaboration with Cisco, this project leverages real-time data processing and V2X communication to optimise urban mobility.

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Renewable Energy Systems: Solar panels, wind turbines, and their integration into urban energy grids.

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Edge AI Solutions:

Modular edge GenAI computing nodes specifically designed for AI inference and model finetuning to handle AI workloads locally.

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About AlloComp

AlloComp.COM

AlloComp focuses on providing  optimised AI infrastructure.

As the appetite for AI grows, reliance on energy-intensive GPU servers amplifies environmental challenges. We build AI infrastructure differently – championing more sustainable technologies like in-house AI, liquid cooling, and heat reuse. Our vendor-agnostic partner ecosystem spans cloud services, computing hardware, optimisation, AI development platforms, training and more – simplifying deployments and empowering confident adoption of emerging technologies.

Driven by a vision to establish a competence centre for sustainable computing, AlloComp leads innovation and collaboration for a future where AI and sustainability go hand in hand.

Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) is developed to create and deliver future mobility testbed facilities – in real world, ‘live’ settings – giving technology companies, software developers and researchers the opportunity to test and enhance their innovations.

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