Future Energy and Innovation Stage

John is the manager of the National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas. (The Retrofit & NZEB Centre of Excellence) John is also the Programme Co-ordinator of the National Scaffolding Apprenticeship. He oversees and manages all aspects of training delivery within the Construction sector for NZEB & Retrofit Training, Scaffolding Apprenticeship, Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship, Construction Skills Certificate Scheme, UK Changeover and Non-EU Transfer programmes. 

John is passionate about training within the Energy and Sustainability sector and works closely with Industries to identify training to meet current and future skills gaps with the aim of upskilling, retraining and further professionalising the Construction Industry. 

Lis O’Brien is an RIAI Architect, Grade 3 conservation architect and Sustainable Energy Engineer, specialising in the sustainable energy efficient design, renewables, BIM and circular Project Management of the Built Environment. Lis is on a number of expert panels in Ireland and across Europe related to energy retrofit, circularity and digital advancements. 

Lis is the Manager for the Digital Academy for the Sustainable Built Environment (DASBE) at Technological University of the Shannon, developing flexible programmes to support and progress the transition of the construction industry into a modern energy efficient, decarbonised digitalised era.

Prof Caulfield is Professor in Transportation in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. His research addresses global issues such as the environmental impacts of transport and methods to reduce the carbon impacts of transport.

Prof Caulfield has published over 200 papers in international journals and conferences and to date has been awarded approx. €9 million in research funding. He currently has 9 PhD students and 6 postdoctoral researchers in his research group.

He is an Editor of Transport Policy, a leading international highly ranked journal. He is a member of the International Editorial Board of Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, Case Studies on Transport Policy, the Journal of Cycling and Micro-mobility Research, and the Journal of Transport Geography. 
 

John is the Heat & Electricity Lead for Codema – Dublin’s Not-for-Profit Energy Agency. He is an expert in low-carbon heating, district energy, energy masterplanning, and policy development. He has worked on developing district heating & cooling networks across Ireland, Europe and the Middle East and is an advocate for the use of heat assets to support the electricity grid and deliver a sustainable, integrated energy system.

Rebecca is an Executive Manager on Energy Planning for Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency.
 

She has led several EU and local projects, focusing on energy planning, building energy efficiency, emissions modelling and masterplanning. She has worked on developing energy and carbon assessments to inform development plans, developed the decarbonising zones’ evidence base, emissions quantification, spatial energy mapping, energy and planning policies.
 

Ciarán is a Chartered Engineer with over 13 years’ experience as a qualified Building Services Engineer specialising in the field of Sustainability in the Built Environment. 

After working for various M&E Consultants both in Ireland and the UK Ciarán set up his own Sustainability practice called Passive Dynamics.

Joseph Mady is the CEO of DCT. DCT are virtual design and construction consultants working within the built environment. Joseph is accountable for the business’s strategic direction in Ireland, South America, and Europe.  He is a member of the CIF 4.0 Committee (BIM), a member of the NSAI Technical Committee on Building Information Modelling.

He holds BEng Tech and BSc degrees in Electrical Engineering Services Design and an MSc in Applied Building Information Modelling and Management.Industry work aside, he is a part-time lecturer at Technological University Dublin, lecturing on the CPD Digital Delivery for site Teams, and Construction site management

Andy Campbell is the Programme Manager at SEAI, overseeing Delivery within the newly established District Heat Centre of Excellence. This National Centre of Excellence offers guidance and support to project sponsors aiming to develop and implement District Heat schemes throughout Ireland. 

As a Chartered Civil Engineer, Andy brings over 35 years of experience in various sectors, including engineering consultancy, design, major delivery, manufacturing, business transformation, and energy. He is dedicated to advancing Ireland's energy transition and aiding in the decarbonisation journey.

Eoin Long is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and innovator specialising in machine learning and computer vision. With a strong track record of developing cutting-edge AI-driven solutions, Eoin has led the creation of advanced proprietary software that optimises energy efficiency, and enhances building automation through intelligent real-time analysis. His expertise lies in designing and deploying scalable AI systems that integrate seamlessly with existing building infrastructure, transforming industries by reducing energy waste and improving operational performance. 

Sustainability is at the core of his work. By harnessing the power of AI, we develop intelligent systems that not only enhance efficiency but also drive measurable reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions. His experience spans the full spectrum of AI deployment, from edge computing solutions to cloud-based architectures, ensuring that technology can be both powerful and environmentally responsible.

Gearóid McKenna has spent 40 years in the lighting industry. He has been hands-on in product manufacture, indulged in the minutiae of functionality and design with clients of his own lighting company and now proudly leads Task LED.The future of lighting is exciting. New innovations facilitate the creation of environments and buildings that shape our world in positive ways that were unimaginable just a short time ago—a driving force that Gearóid felt compelled to respond to. 

Exquisite design, superior functionality and exceptional service are of paramount importance to Gearóid. He carefully chose partners who lead the way in technology, sustainability, design and service to bring the very best in lighting systems to Irish professionals. He takes a personal interest in every project, regardless of size, and devotes all necessary resources to ensure every client is completely satisfied.

David is a Regional Sales Manager  with Selux UK for around 6 years.He has over 35 years’ experience in the Construction Industry. 

Initially starting as a Building Services Electrical Design Engineer, David then progressed into sales with 25 years plus experience in external architectural lighting for the Public Realm.

Stephen is part of the Project Team within DCC responsible for the delivery of the Dublin District Heating Project (DDHP). Stephen holds a BSc (Hons) Construction Degree from Sheffield Hallam University, and has worked in both the private & public sectors in the UK and Ireland on large Civil Engineering Projects. 

In his 24+ years working within the local authority structure on various projects as Project Manager on large social housing regeneration schemes and Energy Efficiency projects.