JJ OHara

Bio

JJ O Hara is the CEO of Future Cast, an innovation-led organisation focused on advancing sustainable industry, applied research, education, and emerging technologies. He works at the intersection of construction and quarrying innovation, agriculture, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the circular economy, developing projects that help turn research into commercial opportunities. He is committed to building partnerships between industry, academia, government, and communities to accelerate innovation and regional economic development. His work includes developing innovation campuses, research laboratories, and education initiatives that support the transition to low-carbon industries. Through his leadership, he aims to position Ireland as a global leader in sustainable innovation,