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FOR THE 11 days from November 10th to 21st next, Dublin will host its second Innovation Dublin festival when venues throughout the city region will open their doors to showcase and promote all facets of innovation in the city. The festival aims to provide Dubliners, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, artists, large corporations and many others with an opportunity to discuss, promote and celebrate innovation in the city.

Companies and organisations across Dublin are planning a range of events including seminars, workshops, discussions, exhibitions, performances, showcases and competitions on a range of topics, from cutting-edge design technologies such as biomimicry to arts initiatives like opera in public places.