Engineering and Technology Expo returns to Atlantic Technological University

highlighting the career opportunities available in engineering and technology and discussing the cutting-edge technologies that are emerging in the industry.

In addition to industry leaders the attendees will also be able to hear from current students. The Expo will showcase the projects of over 100 final year students, including a Biogas Harvester, VisionBased Fall Detection Systems, Intelligent Apple Quality Detection Machine, Fire Fighting Robot, Hydro Harvester and much more.

The 2024 Expo will also feature an exciting programme of talks with opportunities to have one-on-one sessions with industry experts to discuss your business challenges and potential solutions.

Welcoming the return of the Expo, Head of College and Head of the

Faculty of Engineering and Design at ATU Sligo Úna Parsons said: “The Expo is a great opportunity for our students to meet companies and learn about new technologies in the industry, interact with alumni and network with professional engineers.

“Many will be graduating this year and exploring future career options. Students from many of our local secondary schools will also be in attendance and we hope to inspire many to become engineers of the future.

“The Expo is also open to the public, so we are encouraging everyone to come along to see the vast range of employers in this sector.

“We look forward to meeting leading industry leaders and having the opportunity to showcase the incredible standard of work our students produce year after year.”

Sean O’Hara, Site Director of Abbott’s Diabetes business in Donegal, said: “The future of the world we live in will be shaped by the creativity and ingenuity of the next generation of engineers and computer graduates.

“Every day at Abbott these professions contribute to creating game-changing healthcare innovations that improve people’s lives around the world.

“We are delighted to sponsor the Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo in 2024. We hope the Expo inspires young people from across the north west to consider these exciting fields of study.”

The event is free to attend, and registration is available or not required.

More information is available at www.itsligo. ie/engineeringexpo/.