Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) 2024
CAETS 2024 was hosted by the Council of Finnish Academies and The Finnish Academy of Technical Sciences from 1-4 July in Helsinki, Finland. The Technical Symposium, which was held on 2-3 July, included presentations and discussion focusing on “Carbon Neutral Technologies and Society.” In addition to addressing the multifaceted societal changes, the program included sessions on energy technology, transport, and construction, as well as mechanical, chemical, and food engineering. EU and global perspectives were discussed and pioneering Finnish solutions were presented.
The Irish Academy was represented by President Seamus McKeague and Special Advisor and Past President Tom Leahy.
Of particular interest was the focus on technology and the impact on society.
The conference also included Board and Council meetings and a series of working groups including:
- Diversity & Inclusion– Hon. Sec. Joe Harford joined by VC
- Communications– Tom Leahy is a member of the CAETS communications committee
- Artificial Intelligence– IAE Professor Barry O’Sullivan FIAE Chaired this committee
- Energy Community– Drafted a sequel project focussing on 2040 horizon based on the 2022 report on low GHG emissions from energy. Tom Leahy drafted and chaired WG chapter on Buildings and Smart Cities
- Engineering Education
- Engineering for SDG’s
For more information on CAETS visit their website https://www.newcaets.org
CAETS and the conference organisers are pleased to provide you with the keynote speeches and some of the academic sessions, along with other selected presentations. Access link below:
City Hall Reception