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SUMMARY:Innovation Morning: Smart Data, Sustainable Spaces & Unlocking the Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings
DESCRIPTION:CU@Kanata invites industry professionals and members of the Carleton community to join us for a special discussion exploring the topic of Smart Data, Sustainable Spaces & Unlocking the Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings.



With presentations by leading researchers from Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, the event will feature lightning talks on cutting-edge advancements in IoT, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure, followed by an interactive Q&A and dedicated networking time.



Light refreshments will be provided!



Guest Speakers



Dr. Burak Gunay – Director and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies for Building Engineering / Associate Professor in Building Science Engineering and Sustainability Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Topic: Building Performance Optimization through Data-Driven Approaches



Dr. Elie Azar – Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Buildings and Communities (Tier II) / Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Topic: When Building Physics Meet Machine Learning: Unlocking Fast and Optimized Building Design Capabilities



Agenda
8:30 –9:00am: Arrival and networking over coffee



9:00-9:10am: Welcome Remarks & Introductions



9:10 – 9:40am: Research Presentations:



Researcher 1: Burak Gunay – Building Performance Optimization through Data-Driven Approaches



Researcher 2: Elie Azar – When Building Physics Meet Machine Learning: Unlocking Fast and Optimized Building Design Capabilities



9:40-10:00am Open Q&A – questions offered in advance on registration form



10:00-10:30am Networking



Don’t miss this opportunity to forge new partnerships, explore research synergies, and connect with in the Kanata-Carleton University ecosystem.
​Join us in Kanata as we bridge research and industry to shape the future of energy-efficient buildings!



Secure your spot today by signing up.
LOCATION:350 Legget Dr Unit 101, Kanata, ON K2K 3N1, Canada K2K 3N1
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