The Docklands Business Awards, organised annually by the Docklands Business Forum in Dublin, celebrate the achievements of businesses in the Docklands area since 2010. This event recognises innovation, community contributions, and economic growth driven by enterprises in the region. It was held this year on the 21st of November at the Gibson Hotel, featuring a gala dinner, an awards presentation, as well as a post-ceremony party. The awards span various categories such as innovation, responsible business, community impact, tourism, and start-ups, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of Docklands enterprises and showcasing the Docklands as a hub for commerce, innovation, and maritime tourism.
Amongst the awards presented was the Smart Docklands Award, proudly sponsored by Smart Docklands, DCC, and CONNECT, which celebrates the innovative use of technology by businesses in the Dublin Docklands area. This award shines a spotlight on companies utilizing smart solutions to improve efficiency, conserve energy, and reduce waste. It also acknowledges the creative application of AI and digital tools to foster stronger engagement with employees and customers, enhancing the way businesses operate in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
The Smart Docklands team and their Project and Engagement Manager, Karolina Anielska, were presented with the Innovation Award for their project, Smart Cities Urban Quest: Adventure in the Docklands. This initiative uses augmented reality to create an interactive urban exploration experience, turning the Docklands into a space for learning and adventure. This award reflects the team’s dedication to creating a smarter and more connected urban environment.
The Smart Cities Urban Quest: Adventure in the Docklands is an interactive experience that combines augmented reality and smart city technology to create an engaging urban exploration. Accessible through the Dublin Discovery Trails app, it transforms the Docklands into a dynamic learning environment where participants solve puzzles and explore themes like sustainability and innovation. Ideal for students, locals, and tourists, this quest showcases Dublin’s commitment to blending technology with education and tourism.
For more details, visit https://smartdocklands.ie/smart-cities-urban-quest-adventure-in-the-docklands/ or download the Dublin Discovery Trails app to start your adventure.