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

Vibe Coding with Kiro: AI-Powered Development That Just Works.

Mark Isaacs is a Solutions Architect Manager leading the Software and Technology team for AWS in Ireland. With over 25 years of expertise in software engineering and innovation, he brings extensive experience in pioneering digital transformation, including launching Africa's first online-only bank in 2000. Prior to joining AWS in 2019, they served as CTO and co-founder of a software business for 12 years, demonstrating strong technical leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. His deep experience working with startups and financial technology has shaped their customer-obsessed approach to delivering scalable solutions.

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.