On Thursday 4 May, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo are hosting a live, in-person experience to connect students, industry leaders and the local community. Now in its 9th year, the expo offers potential engineering and computing students the opportunity to interact with leading engineering and technology companies in Ireland.

The event is free to attend.

The 2023 Expo will also feature an exciting programme of talks with opportunities to have one-on-one sessions with industry experts to discuss business challenges and potential solutions.

Welcoming the return of the expo, head of the Faculty of Engineering and Design at ATU Sligo Úna Parsons said, “We are delighted to return for our ninth year and for the second time under the newly formed Atlantic Technological University.

2022 Engineering and Technology expo in ATU Sligo

The expo is a great opportunity for potential engineering students to gain knowledge of companies in the industry, interact with alumni and network with professional engineers. 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.”

Projects on display

The 2023 Expo will also showcase the projects of over 100 final-year students, including an automated shopping trolley, a mechanical walking machine for mountain rescue and an automatic wheelchair.

Joining the students will be leading companies in the industry such as Abbott, Glan Agua, Mannok Build, Hollister ULC, AbbVie, Valeo Vision Systems LTD and MCi Motion Controls. These companies and many others will be highlighting the career opportunities available in engineering and technology and will discuss the cutting-edge technologies that are emerging in the industry.

For more information on the event visit https://www.itsligo.ie/engineeringexpo/