The Smart Docklands team and their Project and Engagement Manager Dr Karolina Anielska, has been named Top Innovator at the prestigious Docklands Business Awards.
The award recognises their innovative project, Smart Cities Urban Quest: Adventure in the Docklands, a trailblazing initiative that combines smart city technology with community engagement to transform Dublin’s Docklands into an interactive and exciting urban adventure.
The Smart Cities Urban Quest uses augmented reality and gamification to showcase the future of urban living, inviting participants to explore the Docklands in a fun and educational way. The project is accessible through the Dublin Discovery Trails app, making it easy for anyone to dive into the experience and discover how technology can enhance city life.
Karolina Anielska commented on the award, saying:
“Winning the Top Innovator Award for ‘Smart Cities Urban Quest: Adventure in the Docklands’ means so much to me. It highlights how technology can bring people together and make cities more exciting and engaging. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and deeply grateful for the amazing support from the Docklands community, Dublin City Council, and the CONNECT Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks.
Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to the incredible Smart Docklands team who supported me throughout the project. I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside such a talented group of women. Here’s to many more successes together!”
This award highlights the Smart Docklands team’s innovative approach to community engagement and their commitment to making Dublin a global leader in smart city development. Their work not only strengthens local connections but also demonstrates how advanced technologies can create sustainable and vibrant urban spaces.
To experience the Smart Cities Urban Quest, download the Dublin Discovery Trails app and start your adventure today.
CONNECT is the world leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications. CONNECT is funded under the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres Programme and is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. We engage with over 35 companies including large multinationals, SMEs and start-ups. CONNECT brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation.
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