1. On the 28th October, the global Climathon is on! A hackathon focused on finding
solutions to major urban climate challenges, this year’s Climathon takes place
simultaneously in 121 global cities, including Dublin.
Global Climathon Hack
Be part of a global community to
create a more resilient future for cities
www.sustainablenation.ie
Climathon Dublin
Participants will work in teams, with mentors, domain experts and designers available who will help ideate and develop
solutions. A jury of low-carbon leaders will then select Dublin’s best idea, which will be pushed out to the global Climathon city
family in 121 cities across 30 countries!
We are bringing together domain experts and designers to assist teams in idea formation and execution. Experts include: Trinity
College Dublin and Relayr. There will be an open innovation ethos and a mixing of participants and skillsets will be encouraged.
Internet of Things (IoT) tools will be on hand to support development.
Smart Dublin challenges (smartdublin.ie)
Cutting across real issues facing Dublin and its continued sustainable growth, challenges include:
Transport/ Mobility: How do we support employees to take more sustainable transport options to and from work? Smart Dublin and daa
are committed to developing tools & systems - such as improved access to data and real-time information to supporting the development
of new services such as ridesharing or EVs - thus reduce congestion, commute times, parking requirements, costs, energy and emissions.
These smarter options will be equally applicable to daa or to any other organisation in Dublin. What are the user-focused, smarter travel
options that will support employees to make more sustainable choices in their daily commute?
Renewable Energy: Smart Dublin and Codema want to unlock the potential of Dublin's roofs for solar power. What are the business
models and technologies that could unlock this hidden potential? How do we create low carbon energy districts?
Lighting Infrastructure: Dublin's public lighting is about to undergo a transformation to a low energy intelligent system. What services
can be built on smart infrastructure to lower energy use and carbon intensity in the city. Lighting affects everybody, how can everybody
get involved?
Industry-led challenges drive innovation through the development of new ideas and solutions that respond to real needs.
Solution-driven approach
Sustainable Nation Ireland, in partnership with Smart Dublin and daa (Dublin Airport Authority) have identified a number of
priority climate challenges facing the Dublin Region. Successfully addressing these challenges can help enhance city life. It can
also lead to greater efficiencies and savings in areas such as transport, energy usage and public lighting.
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IN COLLABORATION WITH
Climathon is an initiative of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest climate-change innovation platform. As part of Government’s IFS2020 strategy,
Sustainable Nation Ireland promotes Ireland as a leading international hub for sustainable innovation and investment activities.
Sustainable Nation manages Climate-KIC Ireland. Climathon 2016 will be delivered in both Dublin and Cork.
CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT
As a leading corporate, Climathon Dublin offers you and your team an opportunity to literally
roll-up your sleeves and help Dublin’s local authorities and daa tackle these challenges head
on, in doing add to Dublin’s attractiveness as a smart, sustainable and responsible global city.
The full day will be covered by a dedicated social media team ensuring your brand features
prominently as a responsible and smart business. Individuals or teams can attend, and multi-
disciplinary teams are encouraged. Participation is by invitation only and places are limited.
Working in teams, the benefits include:
• Supporting the development of Dublin Region-wide ideas with positive environmental and climate-change impact,
creating proof-points for existing CSR initiatives;
• New business development opportunities;
• Showcase your climate change solutions on a global scale;
• Network with like-minded experts;
• Positive PR for your organisation and its brand; and
• Increased staff awareness with regard to climate change and improved employee morale
Logistics
Climathon 2016 will take place on the 28th October from 8am to
6pm.
Location is Trinity College Dublin Innovation Hub, Foster’s Place,
off College Green.
Get involved
Make Dublin the most dynamic and high profile Climathon in the
world. To participate please contact:
• Aideen O’Hora – 087 2055832 –
aideen.ohora@sustainablenation.ie
• Mark Bennett – 087 1268791 – mark.bennett@amb.ie
www.daa.ie www.climathon.climate-kic.org