Startups | 14:05

AI for Compliance: Smarter Data Management in a Regulated World.

This session, presented by Aaloka Anant, CEO and Founder of Maya Data Privacy, will explore how the company leverages artificial intelligence to enable compliant data management aligned with the AI Act, GDPR, and NIS2 regulations.

Aaloka is CEO and Founder of Maya Data Privacy. He worked with Honeywell and SAP for over 18 years as a Digital Transformation Expert specialising in Data and anonymisation topics prior to setting up Maya.

Maya Data Privacy, specialises in Data Management for AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to ensure compliant data usage in accordance with AI Act, GDPR, and NIS2 regulations for mid-sized and large enterprises.

Main Stage | 11:10

Analytics Institute Senior Panel Discussion: The Future of Teams in the Age of Agentic Analytics.

As AI-driven tools become more autonomous, data teams are being reshaped from report producers to strategic enablers. This panel explores how agentic analytics will transform skills, roles, and value creation within modern data organisations.

Aidan brings over two decades of expertise in architecture, engineering, and governance across enterprise domains. At EXL, he leads AI engineering in Ireland and is responsible for delivering their EXLerate.ai platform and agentic AI solutions. At Workhuman, he built their Enterprise Architecture practice from the ground up and served as key architect of their Generative AI strategy, designing scalable AI systems and governance frameworks while leading organization-wide AI adoption programs. He previously modernized critical financial research and compliance platforms at Credit Suisse. A recognized thought leader in AI innovation with a Master's degree in Data Analytics and AI, Aidan is a past panellist for the Analytics Institute and spoken at AWS and CIO conferences on how Generative and Agentic AI will reshape the future of work.

Main Stage | 10:20

Staying Ahead of the Curve with Open Source AI: What Leaders Need to Know.

Spoiler: You’ll Never Be Fully Ahead — But You Can Stay Close 😉
Open source AI is evolving at breakneck speed, making it hard to stay truly ahead—yet critical to stay close. Join Neil Bowden, Dell and John Barclay, Deutsche Bank as they discuss how leaders can evaluate models, balance cost and performance, and make smart bets that keep their organisations competitive in a fast-moving landscape.

With a strong background in risk management, quantitative finance, and advanced analytics, he leads the bank’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into its financial operations, particularly within risk, finance, and treasury functions Barclay is known for his deep expertise in the Python ecosystem and has been instrumental in driving innovation at the intersection of technology and finance. His work focuses on leveraging AI/ML to enhance decision-making processes and operational efficiency in complex financial environments.

In addition to his role at Deutsche Bank, Barclay is an accomplished visual artist. His works, which blend collage and CGI-rendered compositions, have been featured in Deutsche Bank’s extensive contemporary art collection, one of the largest of its kind globally Barclay’s dual expertise in both the technical and creative realms underscores his multifaceted approach to problem-solving and innovation in the financial sector.

Main Stage | 12:00

Latency is the New Downtime: Why the Future of Security is Data-Centric

With the explosion of data and identities, AI is irreversibly transforming the enterprise and is the linchpin of security and risk management. In the world of agentic orchestration, every second of decision latency halts automation and progress - turning decision inertia into costly downtime. Learn how data-centric security fuses operational resiliency with competitive advantage, while preventing latency from becoming the new downtime.

Ash Hunt is a technology, information security, risk and product executive.

Formerly FTSE 250 CISO for Sanne Group and Global CISO for Apex Group, he has worked extensively across UK Government, FTSE, Fortune 500 and CNI organisations, leading multi-million dollar enterprise programmes and multi-disciplinary teams in highly-regulated, acquisitive and high-growth environments. 

He operates as a Board & VC advisor, supporting global technology product innovation and strategy, as well as an international keynote, having previously served as a media commentator for Sky News & ITV on cyber security issues. 

AI Labs - Level 2 | 10:30

Redefining The Workplace: Introducing Ireland’s First AI Employee.

Introducing Nudge - Ireland’s very first AI employee. Nudge brings the power of automation and AI to SME customers, helping them cut through admin, streamline operations, and make smarter use of their data. From everyday tasks to bigger business decisions, Nudge shows how AI can deliver practical, affordable impact for growing organisations.

Barry James is Director of Data & AI at Nucleo, where he helps organisations turn complexity into clarity through data strategy, analytics, governance and AI adoption. With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership and data transformation, Barry brings a no-jargon, practical approach to solutions that deliver lasting value.

At Nucleo, Barry’s remit includes guiding clients through data governance, reporting improvement, and helping them unlock real impact from AI. He works closely with teams to build robust, scalable systems and is focused on making data work — not just be eye-catching dashboards, but tools for smarter decision-making and operational improvement.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 12:10

Building an Open Data Contract agent using Pydantic AI in 15 minutes!

Introducing Nudge - Ireland’s very first AI employee. Nudge brings the power of automation and AI to SME customers, helping them cut through admin, streamline operations, and make smarter use of their data. From everyday tasks to bigger business decisions, Nudge shows how AI can deliver practical, affordable impact for growing organisations.

Bronagh is a recognised leader in AI, data and analytics with more than 20 years of experience driving business transformation through data strategy, innovation and leadership. She is AI & Data Partner at EY Ireland, where she helps organisations leverage data and AI to transform operations and deliver measurable value.

She is Chair of the Industry Steering Board of CeADAR, Ireland’s centre for Applied AI and European Digital Innovation Hub, and the first woman to chair an Irish Technology Centre. Bronagh also serves on Ireland’s AI Advisory Council, advising government on ethical deployment, regulatory alignment, workforce readiness and ensuring AI contributes fairly to social and economic outcomes.

Prior to EY, she held senior international roles leading global data and analytics functions across financial services, travel and retail, combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership.

Her influence in advancing technology and AI leadership has been recognised nationally and internationally. She was named among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Irish Technology in 2025, awarded Analytics & AI Data Leader of the Year by the Analytics Institute in 2023, and recognised globally as a Data Power Woman in 2023 and 2024.

Main Stage | 11:40

Inside the process: how EY navigated its own AI-driven transformation.

Bronagh is a recognised leader in AI, data and analytics with more than 20 years of experience driving business transformation through data strategy, innovation and leadership. She is AI & Data Partner at EY Ireland, where she helps organisations leverage data and AI to transform operations and deliver measurable value.

She is Chair of the Industry Steering Board of CeADAR, Ireland’s centre for Applied AI and European Digital Innovation Hub, and the first woman to chair an Irish Technology Centre. Bronagh also serves on Ireland’s AI Advisory Council, advising government on ethical deployment, regulatory alignment, workforce readiness and ensuring AI contributes fairly to social and economic outcomes.

Prior to EY, she held senior international roles leading global data and analytics functions across financial services, travel and retail, combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership.

Her influence in advancing technology and AI leadership has been recognised nationally and internationally. She was named among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Irish Technology in 2025, awarded Analytics & AI Data Leader of the Year by the Analytics Institute in 2023, and recognised globally as a Data Power Woman in 2023 and 2024.

Main Stage | 14:40

Why Do Data Transformations Fall Apart When The Leader Leaves?

Having a charismatic leader is a great bonus—but if that's all you're hanging your data strategy on, you're doing your organisation a disservice. This session explores how to create a sustainable, resilient data transformation that delivers long-term impact.

Caroline is a renowned globally recognised Data Leader. With extensive exposure managing large complex data and technology transformations from both internal and consulting positions. Caroline brings real-life experience and knowledge to coach and train organisations, business leaders and data professionals on successful modern data approaches and leading strategies. Working with them on delivering data-driven business transformations.

Main Stage | 14:00

When Data Meets Design

Data doesn't speak for itself - it needs a voice, and that voice is visualization. This talk explores how to transform complex data into compelling visual narratives that influence at every level of the business. You'll walk away with practical techniques rooted in design, psychology and storytelling to make your insights impossible to ignore.

Christina Stathopoulos is a global keynote speaker, award-winning educator and Founder of Dare to Data, helping individuals and corporations take the next step in their data and AI journey. After most recently building a successful career at Google and Waze, she shifted her focus to scaling impact through education, training and product evangelism. She is trusted by an extensive client list of Fortune 500 and Big Tech organizations. Christina also holds an Adjunct Faculty position at several universities where she lectures on data and AI for business, serves as an instructor for LinkedIn Learning and hosts a podcast for EM360.

Main Stage | 11:40

Inside the process: how EY navigated its own AI-driven transformation.

Ciarán Hickey is a Partner at EY and a delivery partner for AI transformation, leading EY and client teams on their journey to design, build, and scale AI solutions. He leads a practice of 300+ AI and Data professionals across Europe, as well as EY’s AI Lab, the firm’s hub for innovation, experimentation, and applied AI, and the Centre of Excellence for building AI solutions both internally and for clients.Withover 14 years’ experience in Data Science and AI, Ciarán combines deep technical expertise with a focus on bringing new andemergingmethodologies into production. His work spans advanced model development, AI solution deployment, and embedding Responsible AI best practices from the start.Heworks closely with EY’s alliance partners to deliver complex, high-impact AI programs across industries. In 2020, he was recognised as Ireland’s Analytics Practitioner of the Year, and he also lectures part-time in AI and machine learning, sharing his expertise with the next generation of practitioners.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 15:10

When Every Word Counts: Small Models vs. Messy Speech.

The tools and services for transcribing speech to text are widely deployed and improving all the time. But once you have the text, your challenges are often just beginning. In this workshop Conor O'Neill will walk through how easy it can be to fine-tune very small LLMs in order to extract specific speech details with speed and accuracy. He'll then show how those LLMs can be run locally and privately.

Conor O’Neill has been at the forefront of new technologies from mobile to AI, starting with Digital Signal Processing in the 90s. He’s worked with Irish startup successes including S3, Integral Design, FeedHenry, NearForm, and now ServisBOT.

At ServisBOT, he focuses on turning powerful tech into useful products, leading teams in Product, Engineering and Bot Building to bring LLMs safely into real-world use.

When not talking about AI, Open Source or IoT, he’s likely ankle-deep in mud on Ireland’s trails and mountains.

UseCase Stage - Level 2 | 11:45

Agentic Usecase: Data Modernisation and Agentic Workflow.

David is a Managing Director of Slalom Ireland, where he helps organisations harness AI to drive transformation and unlock new value. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business, he is recognised for guiding enterprises through the adoption of AI and data-driven innovation having working across Enterprise, Start Up and Consulting.

Main Stage | 11:10

Analytics Institute Senior Panel Discussion: The Future of Data Teams in the Age of Agentic Analytics.

As AI-driven tools become more autonomous, data teams are being reshaped from report producers to strategic enablers. This panel explores how agentic analytics will transform skills, roles, and value creation within modern data organisations.

David has spent over 20 years helping organisations improve their products and services by applying technology to data, analytics, AI and automation  He current leads the Channel Pre-Sales team for EMEA at SAS.

Main Stage | 13:40

Brand Analytics: Why Data isn’t just Click Bait.

Brand Analytics goes far beyond impressions and clicks – it uncovers how people think, feel and choose. This panel sessionv reveals how understanding behaviour, culture, channels and competition can turn data into a powerful driver of brand strategy

Erdoo Tor-Agbidye is a global data and analytics leader with a career spanning federal government, non-profit, and corporate sectors. She has led international teams in the development and adoption of data, analytics, and AI/ML products that make analytics accessible and impactful across diverse audiences. Passionate about the intersection of human behaviour and data, Erdoo earned a master’s in Applied Psychology from NYU and an MBA in Technology and Big Data from IE Business School. She leverages this unique blend of expertise to bridge people, processes, and data—helping organisations translate insights into action.

From the New York City Department of Education, United Nations, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Olympics, Erdoo has championed data literacy as a core competency for modern organisations. Her mission is to improve how people speak, read, and communicate data—empowering both technical and non-technical audiences to make confident, data-driven decisions.

Main Stage | 11:10

Analytics Institute Senior Panel Discussion: The Future of Data Teams in the Age of Agentic Analytics.

As AI-driven tools become more autonomous, data teams are being reshaped from report producers to strategic enablers. This panel explores how agentic analytics will transform skills, roles, and value creation within modern data organisations.

Jamie is the Irish Growth Lead for Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform. He helps companies of all sizes use Stripe to launch new business models, enter new markets, and accelerate their growth. Jamie is a former Ireland rugby captain and start-up investor and mentor. He holds an MBA and a degree in Medical Engineering,

AI Labs - Level 2 | 11:40

Achieving AI-Ready Data: What, Why and How?

Joe Keating is Senior Director of Data Analytics at Slalom, based in County Dublin, Ireland. He leads teams helping organisations turn data into insights, improve governance, and build analytics capabilities that fuel better decision-making.
Prior to Slalom, which he joined in November 2023, Joe was Head of Data Strategy & Data Governance at The Information Lab Ireland. He also lectures as an Adjunct Lecturer at UCD Professional Academy.

Joe has expertise in data quality, leadership, data strategy and governance, and training—grounded in practical delivery across business and public sector projects. He studied via the National College of Ireland and holds industry certifications in Microsoft technologies.

Main Stage | 15:30

Beyond the Buzzwords: Data Literacy in Action.

The future of business isn't just about buying a data or AI tool and finding success—it's about empowering your organization with success, including the empowerment of your people. In this session, we'll cut through the hype to explore why data and AI literacy can be strategic investments and not just a "nice-to-haves". You'll get a framework for building a data-literate culture, helping your team adopt and deploy data and AI solutions, make data and AI-driven decisions, and help your organization be competitive in the age of AI.

Jordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer and invent the entire field. He is also the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data and currently is the Senior Vice President of Data & AI Transformation for AgileOne, helping to utilize data and AI in the total talent management space. Jordan is a global trailblazer in the world of data literacy and enjoys his time traveling the world speaking and/or helping companies. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project, has spoken at numerous conferences around the world, and is an active voice in the data and analytics community. He has also helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and/or understand data literacy.

Jordan is the author of three books: Be Data Literate, Be Data Driven, and Be Data Analytical, with his fourth book coming out in December 2024.

Startups | 13:40

Start-Ups and Scale-Ups in the AI sector

Julian Seymour COO of Furthr will host The Furthr AI Startup Stage which brings 4 startups and scaleups with unique AI driven solutions in the consumer retail, management consultancy, personal security and healthcare sectors. These startup founders will share their AI journey from customer discovery, tech build and scale, fund raising.

Furthr is Ireland’s largest Business Innovation Centre. Established in 1988 (originally as Dublin Business Innovation Centre) it has supported over 7000 Startups, and facilitated over €200m of direct investment  into Irish Startups through its own VC, Furthr VC, and is managed angel investor networks. Furthr supported startups have raised over €500M in venture funding. Furthr’s Acceleration team works hands on with over Irish startups annually in getting them investor ready, and navigating the startup and funding ecosystem.

Startups | 14:15

How AI is Transforming Consulting Engagements.

WorkStuff.ai is an AI platform helping consulting firms understand their clients faster, sell larger engagements, and measure the impact of their work. WorkStuff turns consulting frameworks into interactive workflows that capture client input and instantly generate polished diagnostics and proposals - helping surface gaps, set the agenda, and close more deals.

Kevin is CEO and founder of WorkStuff.ai., Kevin previously Business Growth Chief of Staff & Director of European Revenue at Strava. Prior to that he was VP of Marketing of Glofox, overseeing Marketing, Sales Development.

Startups | 13:45

AI - Powering the Next Era of Consumer Goods Analytics.

Advise is the all-in-one analytics platform built for Consumer Goods leaders. Their cloud-based solution automatically integrates data from multiple sources, applies advanced AI, and delivers actionable insights in real-time.

Kevin is an experienced academic researcher turned technology startup founder. With a PhD in the area of recommender systems and personalisation, Kevin has over 10 years of academic research experience as part of Prof. Barry Smyth’s research group in the Clarity and Insight centres in University College Dublin. In 2016, he co-founded RecommenderX, with the goal of providing analytics and AI-based solutions to enterprise challenges.

Main Stage | 16:10

Shaping the Future of Responsible AI.

In this talk, Louise McCormack explores how legal frameworks such as the EU AI Act and GDPR, ethical guidelines like EU Trustworthy AI principles, and industry standards such as ISO 42001 are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. She highlights how these measures collectively set the foundation that is shaping the AI landscape.

Louise McCormack is pursuing her PhD at the ADAPT Centre, University of Galway, where her research focuses on the responsible assessment of AI systems. Alongside her academic work, she serves as an AI consultant, guiding organisations on compliance with the EU AI Act and alignment with ISO/IEC 42001 standards. A TEDx speaker and published scholar in the Journal of AI and Ethics, she combines rigorous research with over ten years of professional experience in digital innovation and strategic leadership. Her work has been recognised with a number of industry and academic awards for her work in AI.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 14:40

Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

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Main Stage | 12:20

So You Have A Data Strategy! That Don't Impress Me Much.

Everyone’s got a data strategy these days—but what happens after it’s written? In this candid and practical session, we’ll explore why a shiny data strategy document is just the beginning—and what it really takes to turn strategy into sustainable success. Marion Shaw will draw on real-world experience to unpack the critical ingredients often overlooked once the strategy is signed off. From securing ongoing budget and maintaining executive buy-in, to building data literacy, embedding accountability, and measuring impact, this session will highlight the make-or-break factors that determine whether a strategy gathers dust or drives real change.

Marion Shaw is an award-winning data leader, currently serving as a Senior Director of Data, Analytics & Data Management at Cencora. With deep expertise in building high-performing data functions, accelerating data maturity, and unlocking business value through data, Marion is passionate about transforming how organizations leverage their information assets.

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she creatively adapts process improvement principles to the data domain, driving measurable outcomes and operational excellence. In 2024, Marion was recognized as Data IQ’s Data Leader of the Year and Corndel’s Data-Driven Leader, while her team at Chaucer earned the Data Team of the Year award from the London Market Forum.

Marion is a strong advocate for Women in Data & IT and champions Neurodiversity in the workplace. Known for her innovative approach to embedding data culture, she even designed the widely celebrated Data Escape Room to engage teams in data-driven thinking.

When she’s not shaping the future of data strategy, Marion enjoys life as a proud mom of two young daughters—and continues to inspire the next generation of leaders in tech and data.

Usecase Stage | 10:00

Generative AI for Innovation: R&D @ Glanbia.

Coming soon.

Mark is Data & Analytics Lead at Glanbia, where he heads a team spanning data science, data engineering, and data analytics. With a consultancy background, Mark combines strategic thinking and technical leadership to help drive data-driven transformation across the business.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 10:00

Beyond the Hype: Building an AI Ready Enterprise

Michelle MacDonagh is CEO of Intelligent Enterprises and a senior leader in data and analytics strategy. With a background in analytics implementation and digital transformation, she works with leading enterprises to modernise data platforms, design governance frameworks, and deliver insight-driven solutions at scale. Under her leadership, Intelligent Enterprises has become a trusted partner in combining analytics with finance and EPM solutions, helping organisations strengthen governance, decision making, and long term performance

UseCase Stage | 10:30

AI in Consumer Fintech - Now and Next.

Where is AI in consumer fintech today?  Where will it be in 3 years? Macro trends which accelerate AI adoption in Fintech. Sweetspot usecases showing both positive return on investment and rapid consumer adoption.  Implications and opportunities for consumer businesses.

Patrick Callinan is currently Chief Data Officer at CleverCards, an Irish fintech.  He was previously Director of Insights and Data Science at CarTrawler where he built and led an award-winning team.  He's been a McKinsey consultant serving global clients, an Industrial Economics lecturer, an early adopter of AI at Channel4 in collaboration with University College London (an Alan Turing Institute University) and has a broad global network in the datasphere.

Main Stage | 10:20

Staying Ahead of the Curve with Open Source AI: What Leaders Need to Know.

Spoiler: You’ll Never Be Fully Ahead — But You Can Stay Close 😉
Open source AI is evolving at breakneck speed, making it hard to stay truly ahead—yet critical to stay close. Join Neil Bowden, Dell and John Barclay, Deutsche Bank as they discuss how leaders can evaluate models, balance cost and performance, and make smart bets that keep their organisations competitive in a fast-moving landscape.

Based in Dublin, Neil helps enterprise, corporate, commercial and public sector organisations across EMEA adopt transformative AI solutions as part of their business transformation. He also works with Dell Technologies’ strategic partners to deliver joint AI solutions. A skilled AI evangelist, Neil translates the complex into tangible business value, bringing together the right teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive growth. He focuses on actionable insights that overcome organisational, technology and legislative challenges, bridging the gap between technology and business. Neil joined Dell Technologies in 2018 from Qualtrics, and previously spent 11 years with Dell in Ireland as a consultant and enterprise storage expert. He holds a BSc in Management of IT and Information Systems and a Certificate in Technology (Programming) from Dublin City University.

UseCase Stage - Level 2 | 14:00

Finance & Insurance UseCase: Making AI Stick: Real-World Implementation at Scale.

What does it actually take to deploy AI across a global enterprise? Join Niall Maher from Marsh McLennan as they share hard-won insights from one of the largest AI rollouts in corporate history. Moving beyond proof-of-concepts, this talk reveals the practical patterns, unexpected challenges, and measurable transformations that emerge when AI meets the messy reality of enterprise work. From employee adoption strategies to customer-facing applications, discover what works—and what doesn't—when scaling AI from pilot to production across 90,000+ colleagues worldwide.

Niall Maher leads global Engineering for Innovation at Marsh McLennan, where he spearheads the deployment of AI and LLM applications across the organization's 90,000+ workforce worldwide. In this role, he drives practical AI implementation strategies that transform how one of the world's largest professional services companies operates, moving beyond experimentation to measurable enterprise-scale impact. Beyond his corporate leadership, Niall founded and runs Codú, Ireland's largest coding community, fostering technological innovation and knowledge sharing across the developer ecosystem. His diverse background spans roles as Lead Developer, Architect, Head of Product, and CTO, giving him a unique perspective on both the technical and strategic challenges of scaling AI solutions. Niall combines deep technical expertise with practical leadership experience, focusing on bridging the gap between AI possibilities and real-world business transformation at enterprise scale.

Main Stage | 16:10

Retail UseCase: Generative AI for Innovation: R&D @ Glanbia.

Paul leads a team of data professional at Glanbia, where he oversees strategies and delivery of data governance, business intelligence, analytics and AI. Under his leadership the team has cultivated a strong culture of self-service analytics across the organisation, empowering colleagues at every level to leverage data in their decision making. Paul is currently leading the establishment of an AI Centre of Excellence, driving successful delivery of high value AI use cases that create measurable impact for the business.

UseCase Stage | 14:15

Finance & Insurance UseCase: From Data to Decisions: AI’s Role in Modern Marketing.

This presentation explores how AI is transforming the decision-making space, enhancing creativity, driving faster and more personalized marketing strategies allowing companies to have the right conversation with the right customer at the right time.

Patricia is a highly accomplished data science leader with a background in mathematics and statistics, complemented by deep expertise in AI. Currently leading the Data Science team at Bank of Ireland, she brings a unique blend of corporate and academic experience with multiple industry awards recognition and experience across different sectors.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 11:10

From Concept to Reality: Managing AI-Driven Applications with NVIDIA & Beyond.

Currently serving as Global Lead for AI Strategy at Dell, aligning AI initiatives across Customer Solution Centers, technology partners, and enterprise strategy. Key responsibilities include showcasing vertical and horizontal AI use cases, supporting customer design and PoC efforts, and enabling field and channel partners.

Main Stage | 14:30

The Hidden Law of AI.

Given AI's breakneck pace, conventional wisdom suggests predictions are futile. But beneath the hype, certain fundamental truths remain—truths that are frequently obscured or exploited by those claiming to lead the charge.

In this session, Prof Phil Tetlow cuts through the noise to reveal what's genuinely knowable about AI's trajectory. Moving beyond speculation and marketing narratives, he'll illuminate the less-obvious realities shaping our technological future—insights hiding in plain sight that separate informed foresight from empty futurism.

Phil spent nearly 25 years at IBM as Chief Technical Architect and Academy of Technology Vice President, helping Fortune 100 companies build large-scale data, analytics and AI systems. He now works as a Freelance Advisor and Non-Executive Director.

He holds the first PhD in Web Science and serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Southampton and Visiting Professor at Newcastle University. Phil is a Chartered Engineer, Open Group Distinguished IT Architect, and former Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

With over 35 years in IT, he specialises in web-based technologies, metadata and transformation at enterprise level. He has contributed to the World Wide Web Consortium's Semantic Web initiatives and advised the UK Government, Bank of England and major corporations on AI strategy.

Main Stage | 10:10

Strategic Minds, Digital Agents: Architecting the New Enterprise Paradigm.

Richie Jones, as Principal Enterprise Technologist at Amazon Web Services, guides company leaders in shaping their technology strategies and leveraging cloud capabilities to drive innovation and growth. In this session, he will explore how AI agents are reshaping enterprise operations, mapping out the landscape of autonomous AI systems, from current tools and implementation approaches to practical steps organisations can take to embrace this technology whilst maintaining human-centric operations.

Richie is Principal Enterprise Technologist at Amazon Web Services. He is part of a global team that supports customers to define technology strategies, share experiences and approaches to increase speed and agility, drive innovation, and create new operating models using the cloud to enable growth and a greater focus on their customers. Richie has over 20 years of industry experience in the Financial Services and Consultancy space. Prior to AWS, Richie was a Senior Vice President of Engineering at Dun & Bradstreet. While at Dun & Bradstreet, Richie was responsible for their enterprise Data Lake, API and File Delivery platforms, as well as the company’s legacy product portfolio. He launched Dun & Bradstreet’s first hosted cloud product on AWS and was responsible for the modernisation and transformation of Dun & Bradstreet’s application stack. Prior to that, Richie worked for Accenture and Royal & Sun Alliance.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 15:40

Build, Measure, Govern: The AI Transformation Playbook.

This session outlines a pragmatic path for scaling AI without drama. We start by mapping real pain points and prioritizing them by value, risk, and readiness. Then we design lean experiments with clear hypotheses, testing approaches, and success metrics tied to business outcomes. The heart of the framework is Evals—building an evaluation system that checks relevance, accuracy, safety, and cost before any AI change ships. We'll cover promotion criteria, versioning, CI/CD integration, and monitoring that enables confident rollouts and quick rollbacks when needed. Governance runs throughout, aligning controls with regulations like the AI Act while matching your risk appetite. Attendees leave with a first-100-days checklist and a repeatable methodology to move from pilot to production platform.

Richard Skinner is a seasoned technology leader with over 16 years of experience in IT, specialising in AI operations and MLOps. As CEO of PhasedAI (also CEO of Phased) and former CTO of Marshmallow Pensions, he has built and scaled secure, machine learning-powered systems that drive value in enterprise settings.
Richard is known for helping organisations turn big data and ML into operational strength — creating scalable, secure solutions and enabling businesses to deploy AI in ways that are reliable and impactful.

Main Stage | 15:30

The Analytics of Sport; A Fireside Chat with Rob Hartnett and Mark Hill.

Rob Hartnett, Founder of Sport for Business, in conversation with Mark Hill, Product, Innovation and AI Lead with Kitman Labs on the work they do across the Global World of Sport.

Rob Hartnett is the Founder and CEO of Sport for Business.

Established in 2011 as a 'meeting point between sporting bodies and commercial partners,' it has grown to be an influential and important part of Irish sport's commercial world.

Part publisher, networker, event manager and host, he has built it to a point where it has over 300 organisations as members and a monthly readership of over 50,000

Its Daily News Bulletins, as many as 40 events a year, and the ability to bring people together have proven a winning formula for the business and the sector as a whole.

A desire to make a difference and an empathetic style as an MC and an interviewer have led to many stages and a popular Sport for Business Podcast as new opportunities continue to arise.

He is Chair of the Dublin City Council Sport and Wellbeing Partnership and the Federation of Irish Sport Sport Industry Awards; he serves on the Gender Equality Commission of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and on the Board of Special Olympics Ireland. In 2024, he was given a Lifetime Contribution Award at the Irish Sponsorship Awards.

UseCase Stage | 11:35

Agentic UseCase: From Idea to Impact: How We Ship SaaS with AI.

Ruadhán & Eoin share how AI is transforming the way SaaS products are defined, built, and delivered. They explore innovative, practical approaches to product management, pricing in the AI era, and using data, AI, and human insight to turn ideas into real-world impact.

Ruadhán Barry is Vice President of Product Management at Sitecore, based in Dublin, where he leads strategy across AI, personalisation, analytics for SaaS platforms. He focuses on innovative product management, the strategic use of data, AI, and human insight to guide content creation, curation, and distribution, and shaping new approaches to pricing in the AI era. Ruadhán is passionate about bridging advanced technology with real-world marketing outcomes, ensuring enterprises achieve both growth and agility in an AI-first era.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 13:40

Beyond Models - Choose the Right Data Platform for Your AI Application.

In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, organisations are racing to harness the power of Generative and Agentic AI - but success depends on more than just models. Behind every intelligent application is a modern data platform designed for speed, flexibility, and scale. Discover how Couchbase Capella™, our fully managed cloud DBaaS, helps teams accelerate AI development in a cost-effective way. We’ll explore real-world use cases, current market trends, and practical approaches to overcoming the data challenges that hold GenAI back.

Sai Vajja is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Couchbase, the cloud data platform built for modern, data-intensive applications. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Sai partners with enterprise customers to architect scalable, multi-cloud solutions that power advanced AI, real-time analytics, and next-generation applications using NoSQL and DBaaS technologies. He holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science and has a strong focus on helping organizations unlock value from their data through intelligent, cloud-native architectures. Outside of work and spending time with family, Sai is passionate about motorcycling, photography, and playing chess.

Startups | 13:55

AI for Safer Travel: Real-Time Risk Insights for Individuals and Organisations

At its core, Kowroo answers the question: “Am I safe here?” - it is an AI-driven travel risk platform that delivers real-time, personalised safety insights. By combining crowdsourced perception data, local intelligence, and advanced analytics, Kowroo empowers individuals to make better safety decisions while enabling organisations to fulfil their duty-of-care obligations with confidence.

Dr. Sheelagh Brady is a security analyst and entrepreneur with over 25 years’ experience in policing and international security. She has advised high-profile bodies such as the EU and UN on risk management and security policy, and her research at Dublin City University focuses on the intersection of safety and technology. As co-founder and CEO of Kowroo, she leads the development of AI-driven solutions that put users back at the heart of travel risk management.

UseCase Stage | 14:15

Finance & Insurance UseCase: From Data to Decisions: AI’s Role in Modern Marketing.

This presentation explores how AI is transforming the decision-making space, enhancing creativity, driving faster and more personalized marketing strategies allowing companies to have the right conversation with the right customer at the right time

Síle is currently a Senior Decisioning Architect in Bank of Ireland, with over 20 years broad CRM experience combining both business and technical skills. She has a background in Mathematics and more recently, a First Class Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence. She is responsible for the development of omni-channel customer engagement strategies in Pega, Bank of Ireland's Customer Engagement Engine - implementing Next Best Actions, the logic to drive customer engagement and the use of Adaptive/Predictive Modelling to deliver considerable positive outcomes for the Bank's customers and the Group.

UseCase Stage | 11:15

Agentic UseCase: AI Agents At work.

Coming soon.

Stephen is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. He works with Software & Technology companies who are pushing the boundaries of AI and developing the tools of the future. He started his career as an engineer in Formula 1 and traded fast cars for fast data, working with some of AWS largest customers in his 6 years with the business.

Main Stage | 09:40

Putting The Human In The Center Of Your Data Strategy

People are emotional, irrational and unpredictable – and yet they are the most important aspect of any data strategy. Tiankai introduces his framework of the 5 Cs – competence, collaboration, communication, creativity and conscience – with actionable examples to help you put the human being really at the center of your data efforts, and to turn your team members and employees into active advocates for your data strategy.

Tiankai is a data leader by day, a musician by night, and an optimist at heart. He is the author of "Humanizing Data Strategy", and is currently working as the Director for Data & AI Strategy at Thoughtworks. With 12+ years experiences in Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Strategy, he found a passion for the human aspect of data: how to collaborate, communicate and be creative around data. He is passionate about making data more understood, approachable and fun through unconventional methods like music and memes.

Main Stage | 11:10

Analytics Institute Senior Panel Discussion: The Future of Data Teams in the Age of Agentic Analytics.

As AI-driven tools become more autonomous, data teams are being reshaped from report producers to strategic enablers. This panel explores how agentic analytics will transform skills, roles, and value creation within modern data organisations

Toni Farrell is an enterprise software leader with deep expertise in analytics and customer success. At Tableau, she helps organizations unlock business value through agentic analytics, driving transformation with data-led decision making. Toni is also passionate about championing women in data and creating more inclusive opportunities in tech.

Main Stage | 09:30

Opening Remarks & Welcome to the Analytics Institute 2025

Lorcan Malone & Yvonne Rogers will share the programme of events and training that haven taken place over the last 12 months. He will highlight key events, networking opportunities, and new initiatives that supported professional development across the community.

Lorcan will also participate in:

UseCase Stage | 02:30

Finance & Insurance UseCase Panel Discussion

Main Stage | 16:30

Closing Remarks

Lorcan is Chief Executive of the Analytics Institute - the professional body for the Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science sector. He has led the Analytics Institute through ten years of growth and development. He is proud of the huge data community that has evolved around the Institute. He believes that the people in our industry are the most important element in its success.

Through the Institute he fosters a culture of learning, knowledge and experience sharing while we also make time for fun and friendship.

Main Stage | 09:30

Opening Remarks & Welcome to the Analytics Institute 2025

Lorcan Malone & Yvonne Rogers will share the programme of events and training that haven taken place over the last 12 months. He will highlight key events, networking opportunities, and new initiatives that supported professional development across the community.

Yvonne is an experienced business development and sales lead with unique cross functional experience in strategy, global market penetration, relationship management, marketing (traditional and digital), operations, engineering and people management.

Adept in formulating sales strategies for global growth industries and creating a solid sales pipeline to achieve set targets and goals. Strong track record of commercial success, achieved by identifying business opportunities and strategically planning for growth, whilst focusing on building strong relationships and growing the bottom line.

UseCase Stage | 10:00

Voice of the Customer Bot in Musgrave

This presentation explores how Musgrave is using AI to transform customer feedback into real-time, actionable insight.

At its core is the Voice of the Customer Bot — a system designed to listen, interpret, and respond to customer sentiment at scale. By combining transactional feedback (tNPS) with orchestration frameworks and traditional analytics, the bot enables teams to close the loop faster, uncover hidden trends, and elevate the customer experience. The concept emerged from a culture of innovation, proving how rapid prototyping and cross-functional collaboration can lead to enterprise-ready solutions that put the customer’s voice at the heart of decision-making.

Chris Cashmanis a Data Scientist within the Insight & Innovation team at Musgrave. With a strong focus on analytics workloads and data-driven decision-making, Chris has been focusing on the e-commerce side of the business for the last year. Chris' innovative mindset created the Voice of the Customer bot on a recent Hack Day, he has be prepping it for rollout since. Chris brings a thoughtful and rigorous approach to data science, and is excited to share his work at the upcoming summit.

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UseCase Stage | 10:00

Voice of the Customer Bot in Musgrave

This presentation explores how Musgrave is using AI to transform customer feedback into real-time, actionable insight.

At its core is the Voice of the Customer Bot — a system designed to listen, interpret, and respond to customer sentiment at scale. By combining transactional feedback (tNPS) with orchestration frameworks and traditional analytics, the bot enables teams to close the loop faster, uncover hidden trends, and elevate the customer experience. The concept emerged from a culture of innovation, proving how rapid prototyping and cross-functional collaboration can lead to enterprise-ready solutions that put the customer’s voice at the heart of decision-making.

Kevin is a Data Science Manager based in Cork, where he leads strategic data science initiatives across the Musgrave group. With a strong background in data science and a passion for turning insights into action. He recently spearheaded the Data & AI Literacy training program that is currently being rolled out across Musgrave.

Main Stage | 15:30

The Analytics of Sport; A Fireside Chat with Rob Hartnett and Mark Hill.

Coming soon.

Mark Hill is a seasoned product leader with more than nine years’ experience in the B2B SaaS sector. He currently heads product management and design at Kitman Labs, a global sports performance and health technology company.

Mark specialises in driving product innovation, shaping strategic product vision, and fostering user-centric, design-led cultures. He has a proven track record in scaling teams and products to deliver significant growth and market leadership. His approach combines data, market insights, and customer feedback to balance immediate needs with long-term goals.

Passionate about building impactful product strategies and enabling cross-departmental collaboration, Mark partners with organisations committed to product excellence and customer focus. He holds a Master of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Product Management, alongside certifications in marketing and sales. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Mark brings deep domain expertise in sports performance and health technology to his leadership role.

UseCase Stage | 12:00

Retail & Marketing UseCase: Panel Discussion with All Speakers, moderated by Ana Le Chevillier

Join moderator Ana Le Chevillier as she leads the Retail & Consumer Use Case track, examining how AI is driving innovation in customer experience, personalisation, and operations. This panel will highlight practical applications, key challenges, and future opportunities as AI transforms the retail and consumer landscape.

Ana Le Chevillier is an Assistant Manager in the AI & Data practice at EY, where she primarily works with the Health Team to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions across the healthcare sector. Her journey into data science is rooted in a strong background in biomedical research. Ana studied Physiology at University College Dublin (UCD) and went on to complete a research Master’s in Translational Medicine. In 2024, Ana was named Young AI Role Model of the Year at the AI Awards Ireland.

UseCase Stage | 12:00

Agentic UseCase: Panel Discussion with All Speakers, moderated by Ritchie Jones, AWS.

Join Ritchie Jones, AWS, as he leads the Agentic AI track, exploring the rise of autonomous AI systems and their transformative impact. This panel will discuss real-world use cases, opportunities, and challenges, highlighting how agentic AI is reshaping industries and redefining the way organisations operate.

Richie will also participate in:

Main Stage | 10:10

Strategic Minds, Digital Agents: Architecting the New Enterprise Paradigm.

Richie is Principal Enterprise Technologist at Amazon Web Services. He is part of a global team that supports customers to define technology strategies, share experiences and approaches to increase speed and agility, drive innovation, and create new operating models using the cloud to enable growth and a greater focus on their customers. Richie has over 20 years of industry experience in the Financial Services and Consultancy space. Prior to AWS, Richie was a Senior Vice President of Engineering at Dun & Bradstreet. While at Dun & Bradstreet, Richie was responsible for their enterprise Data Lake, API and File Delivery platforms, as well as the company’s legacy product portfolio. He launched Dun & Bradstreet’s first hosted cloud product on AWS and was responsible for the modernisation and transformation of Dun & Bradstreet’s application stack. Prior to that, Richie worked for Accenture and Royal & Sun Alliance.

UseCase Stage | 02:30

Finance & Insurance UseCase Panel Discussion

Join moderator Lorcan Malone as he leads the Finance & Insurance Use Case track, delving into key concepts, real-world applications, and emerging opportunities for AI across the sector. This panel will showcase practical examples, highlight challenges and solutions, and explore how AI is transforming the future of financial services and insurance.

Lorcan will also participate in:

Main Stage | 09:30

Opening Remarks & Welcome to the Analytics Institute 2025

Main Stage | 16:30

Closing Remarks

Lorcan is Chief Executive of the Analytics Institute - the professional body for the Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science sector. He has led the Analytics Institute through ten years of growth and development. He is proud of the huge data community that has evolved around the Institute. He believes that the people in our industry are the most important element in its success.

Through the Institute he fosters a culture of learning, knowledge and experience sharing while we also make time for fun and friendship.

Main Stage | 16:30

Closing Remarks

Lorcan is Chief Executive of the Analytics Institute - the professional body for the Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science sector. He has led the Analytics Institute through ten years of growth and development. He is proud of the huge data community that has evolved around the Institute. He believes that the people in our industry are the most important element in its success.

Through the Institute he fosters a culture of learning, knowledge and experience sharing while we also make time for fun and friendship.

UseCase Stage | 13:45

CARA - Claims AI Reasoning Agent.

Peter is the AI Innovation Executive Manager in the Irish Life Group. He is responsible for discovery, design and build of novel solutions that deliver strategic value through improved operational efficiency and customer experience.

A qualified actuary, Peter has progressed through increasingly senior roles across actuarial and innovation functions within the group and passionate beliefs that AI could be a force for good in society.

UseCase Stage | 13:45

CARA - Claims AI Reasoning Agent.

Martin is the Head of AI Solutions for the Irish Life Group. He is responsible for leading out on Irish Life’s AI discovery, to identify and explore opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence to enhance business operations and deliver strategic value for the organisation.

A qualified actuary, Martin has held progressively senior roles across several actuarial and innovation functions within Irish Life Group. He is an active member of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and serves on the Risk Management in a Digital World working party of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Martin’s expertise lies in aligning technological innovation with business outcomes, and he is committed to driving transformation that benefits both the organisation and its customers.

AI Labs - Level 2 | 14:10

Title TBD

Neill is a Data and Analytics leader with a proven track record of driving transformative insights and solutions. With over 18 years of experience he's successfully navigated both the strategic advisory realm and the technical implementation domain, with an ambition of enabling organisations to harness the full power of their data.

Main Stage | 11:10

Analytics Institute Senior Panel Discussion: The Future of Data Teams in the Age of Agentic Analytics.

As AI-driven tools become more autonomous, data teams are being reshaped from report producers to strategic enablers. This panel explores how agentic analytics will transform skills, roles, and value creation within modern data organisations

Larry Mullen is Vice President of Analytics at Optum Ireland, part of UnitedHealth Group. He leads a centralised analytics team of 300 professionals, delivering AI and machine learning solutions that improve health outcomes and make the health system work better for everyone.