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You can now download the paper by IOR’s incoming President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR that will be the basis of her talk on 5th November here. Focusing on the topical subject of Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Cooling and Heating Sector, she will discuss how digitalisation and AI can contribute to the decarbonisation of heating and cooling by enhancing system optimisation. She will also look at ways in which this technology can promote more equitable access to heating and cooling solutions while outlining the potential challenges of integrating AI, including issues around skills and cybersecurity.
Please join us on 5th November online or in person. Registration details at https://ior.org.uk/events/digitalisation
The IOR AGM will also take place in the morning of 5th November in London. For details of how you can vote in advance or attend see IOR AGM 2024 – 5 November 2024
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