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TechFest  2024

AI for Good: Advancing Deep Tech, Fostering Sustainability & Building a Better Tomorrow

Disrupt | Evolve | Ignite

Join us for Techfest 2024 and be part of the movement to drive deep tech, foster sustainability, and build a better tomorrow! Rare content. Rich dialogue. Real connection. 

The “AI for Good: Advancing Deep Tech, Fostering Sustainability & Building a Better Tomorrow“ conference is a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of AI and technology in addressing global challenges and fostering a sustainable future. This conference will bring together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders from the tech industry to delve into how AI and deep tech can be harnessed for positive social and environmental impact.

Tech Industry Alliance AI for Good Conference 2024 is a premier technology conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology ,sustainability, and social impact. The event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts to discuss and showcase how AI and deep tech can be harnessed to address global challenges and drive positive change.

At the heart of the conference are enriching keynote sessions, where prominent figures in the Tech, AI and Sustainability sectors will share their insights on leveraging technology for the greater good. In addition, attendees can engage in illuminating panel discussions that will explore topics such as the ethical considerations in deep tech development, the integration of AI and machine learning for social good, and sustainable tech innovations. The event will provide attendees with an insight into cutting-edge technology solutions aimed at addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Moreover, networking opportunities will abound, allowing participants to connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and investors who share a passion for harnessing technology and AI for positive change.

This conference is a must-attend for technology professionals, sustainability advocates, social entrepreneurs, environmentalists, policymakers, and investors interested in impact-driven tech ventures. Read about the launch of TechFest 2024 here.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Addresses: Renowned speakers from the tech and AI industry will share their insights and vision for leveraging technology for the greater good.
  • Panel Discussions: Engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as AI for social good, sustainable tech innovations, and ethical considerations in deep tech development.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and investors who are passionate about leveraging technology for social and environmental impact.

Event Registration:

Tickets prices are outlined below. Tickets can be booked directly through Eventbrite or contact us directly at: info@techindustryalliance.ie

Ticket sales will be on a first come first served basis with priority given to all Tech Industry Alliance members. 

All ticket prices are exclusive of VAT.

 

TechFest Partner Events:

Again, this year Tech Industry Alliance is collaborating with various organisations in the South West Region to run TechFest partner events. You can check out the various TechFest partner events here.

TechFest Keynote: Sarah Porter

Award winning entrepreneur, UN advisor and international campaigner for women’s rights.

Keynote Title: Mortals, Morals and Time Machines: A future with AI

Sarah Porter is the founder and CEO of InspiredMinds, a global community of 220,000 high level experts in AI and emerging technology. InspiredMinds is highly regarded as one of the most influential ecosystems in Artificial Intelligence globally.

Sarah Porter is the founder of multiple high growth businesses including:
1. World Summit AI – the world leading AI summit attracting 16,000 people from 167 countries globally.
2. Intelligent Health – the world summit on emerging tech in medicine
3. TMinus-30 – the climate tech community
4. The InspiredMinds Foundation focusing on ensuring AI benefits all

Sarah is an advisor to the UN, the previous chairperson of Women in AI and founded ADA-AI; a not for profit focusing on the democratization of tech. Sarah is an advisor to the EU AI council and many more organisations in both the private and public sector. In 2017, Sarah lobbied on behalf of the all-girl Afghan Robotics team vs the Trump travel ban. She founded the first STEM school for girls in Kabul and coordinated the evacuation of over 166 Afghan nationals from Kabul in August 2021 and is now working to build an online school for girls still in Afghanistan. Sarah lives with her three children in Oxfordshire, U.K.

TechFest Programme 

 Download the programme here:

Tech Industry Alliance TechFest Event Programme 2024

Event Speakers:

Plenary Track Panellists: 

Ignite Track Keynote Speaker: 

  • Nikki Bradley, Adaptive adventurer & one of Ireland’s leading female motivational speakers

Ignite Track Panellists: 

Disrupt Track Keynote Speaker: 

Disrupt Track Panellists: 

Evolve Track Speakers:

Event MC: Jonathan McCrea

Jonathan McCrea is a broadcaster, producer and founder of Whipsmart Media, a communications company based in Dublin. An expert in future trends with a background in technology, he spends his days helping specialist groups and individuals tell stories that help grow their businesses.

As a producer and presenter, his work has reached millions across various outlets such as Newstalk, RTE, Virgin Media and the Discovery Channel and earned dozens of national and international awards including two gold medals at New York Festivals. Jonathan also acts as a creative consultant and producer in live and online events and has worked with Science Week, Electric Picnic, the Festival of Curiosity and other cultural programmes to deliver highly creative event formats. Jonathan was awarded a fellowship by the Atlantic Technological University for his work in science communication and sits on the advisory board of the Science Media Centre. He lives in Dublin with his wife Dara, two boys and an adorable but needy dog.

TechFest Tracks

Disrupt Track:

Disrupting the Future: Threats and Opportunities from AI

During the Disrupt track speakers will delve into the monumental impact of artificial intelligence on our world. With AI poised to revolutionise industries at a scale comparable to the Industrial Revolution and the advent of the Internet, this track will explore the unprecedented proliferation of AI applications, spanning from the beneficial to the detrimental. The rapid evolution of AI necessitates proactive adaptation, as the risks it poses will manifest swiftly. Embracing this inevitable transformation, attendees will gain insights into not only the emerging threats but also the boundless opportunities that this technological paradigm shift presents for current and future generations. Join us as we sprint towards understanding and navigating the profound implications of AI on our collective future.

Ignite Track

Diversity & Inclusion: Igniting & Driving the Talent Pipeline

The Ignite track at TechFest represents a trailblazing endeavour to champion diversity and inclusion within the technology realm. This transformative journey is dedicated to propelling the forefront of progress and empowerment, shining a spotlight on cutting-edge DE&I technologies, and advocating for the seamless integration of neurodiverse talents in the workplace.

By fostering a culture of resilience and fortitude, this track seeks to unleash the latent potential of purpose-driven living, where the unique strengths of every individual converge to illuminate a more inclusive and promising future. Join us in igniting the flames of progress as we embark on an enlightening exploration of the boundless possibilities that lie ahead, charting a course through the dynamic intersection of technology and human potential. Together in this track, let’s take a step towards a future where diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but guiding principles that shape a more equitable and innovative world.

Evolve Track

Evolving Innovation: Showcasing Exciting Young Innovative Companies

This TechFest 2024 Evolve session will showcase inspiring entrepreneurs and innovative technologies & approaches from across the South West region.  Contributions from the speakers will ignite thought-provoking questions, in-depth conversations and bring tech & innovations which will have a serious societal impact to the fore. This session builds on our Tech Industry Alliance Evolve Series which was launched in 2021 and featured young, up and coming tech companies.  Now TechFest 2024 takes our Evolve series to the next level and offers the audience a unique opportunity to hear from amazing individuals in the innovation and tech ecosystem, highlighting their incredible technology and inspiring even bigger goals.

The “Showcase” presents a session unique to the entire conference and will take the form of a series of focused 4-minute pitches each followed by a quick fire round of questions from the audience and facilitators.   

TechFest 2024 Sponsors:

Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet | AIB | PepsiCo Ireland | Trend Micro | EY | CyberSkills |Barden |Digital Realty |Glandore | NetApp |Real Insights | Cork City Council |Cork County Council | We are Cork | Kerry County Council | Discover Kerry | Voxxify | Berkley |  MTU | Nimbus | TWi |  Techinsure.ie (MBC Insurance) | Proofpoint 

TechFest 2024 Speakers 

Ignite Keynote: Nikki Bradley

Nikki Bradley is an adaptive adventurer and one of Ireland’s leading female motivational speakers. She also worked in sport (Triathlon Ireland) and is an ambassador for multiple national brands such as Sculpted by Aimee and the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.

Diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at aged 16 and surviving the rare and often deadly form of bone cancer, offered Nikki a unique opportunity to restart her life at a young age. She is the founder of ‘Fighting Fit For Ewing’s’, which aims to increase awareness about the disease as well as participating in physical challenges. The Donegal native attempted a Guinness World Record in Holland, tackled a route of the Solheimajokull glacier in Iceland, climbed The Sturrall in Donegal which is one of Ireland’s most outstanding sea cliffs and abseiled off it, completed the Fan Dance – a gruelling 24km trek through the snowy Brecon Beacons in Wales – all while relying on crutches. In July 2018, Nikki became the first crutch user to climb four Irish mountains on crutches in less than 32 hours and in 2019 she completed a summer half marathon and a monumental visit to Tanzania, Africa where she volunteered with suicide prevention organisation ALPS. Nikki had her right leg amputated on the 7th of February 2022 making her one of the first people in Ireland to opt for Rotationplasty surgery. Her first major  event as an amputee took place on May 15th  2023, where Nikki summited the Sturrall Ridge in Donegal. Nikki has worked with all of the national media outlets in Ireland and many in the UK. She has appeared on the Late Late Show, was invited to deliver a TedX talk (access here) and worked with RTE’s Operation Transformation as the Challenge Presenter.

Disrupt Keynote: Robert McArdle

Robert McArdle is a Director in Trend Micro’s Forward Looking Threat Research (FTR) and Adversary Intelligence and Monitoring (AIM) teams, where he is involved in analysing and monitoring the latest Cybercrime threats – specializing in researching the future threat landscape, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and coordinating investigations with international law enforcement.

Robert is a regular presenter for the press and at security conferences. He also has lectured in Malware Analysis and Cybercrime Investigations on MSc modules at Munster Technological University (MTU) and University College Dublin (UCD). He worries that his hobby and job are one and the same, and constantly wonders if “normal” people have that problem.

Andy Bastick

Andy Bastick leads the Product and Partner Marketing team at Digital Realty, responsible for delivering product collateral, messaging and value propositions for the organization.

Andy has over 20 years experience in Technology, Media and Telecommunications, with a variety of Product and Project management roles in Cable and Wireless, Level (3), BT, and Virgin Media prior to joining Digital Realty in 2017.

 

Colm Murphy

Colm Murphy is co founder and CEO at Giyst, he is responsible for driving new business and customer engagement as well as working closely with the CFO on fundraising activities.  He has over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, working for a number of global multinationals and start up’s such as Oracle and Adobe covering markets across EMEA and North America.

 

 

Denis Ryan

Denis Ryan supports Technology companies from seed stage to established Enterprise access capital and advisory services to augment growth with AIB.

Denis worked in a high growth software development company for 6 years before joining AIB at the end of 2022 so he is well positioned to support Technology SMEs navigate the growth lifecycle. One of the most common challenges high growth companies face is deciding on the correct funding mix – when is it debt , when is it equity – when is it both etc.,.  Denis spends a lot of his time helping companies navigate this complex landscape.

Donagh Kiernan

Donagh Kiernan is the founder and CEO of Tenego Academy. Delivering Partner Program Development Consulting for tech leaders since 2008, Tenego is a global specialist in helping tech companies get started in partnering. With experience in working with global leading tech companies such as Microsoft, HubSpot, Accenture, TrendMicro and more, Donagh created Tenego Academy’s online and blended programs ‘Build Your Partner Program like a Global Leader’. Tenego Academy’s programs have impacted 100s of tech companies delivering programs with many tech Accelerator programs, HubSpot for Startups and Microsoft SaaS Academy.

Donal Daly

Donal Daly is CEO of Future Planet, a software company that helps businesses combat the impacts of climate change.  Future Planet’s software helps companies to create a sustainability strategy, measure and reduce carbon emissions, and automate ESG reporting.  Prior to Future Planet, Donal founded five global software companies. His companies have served more than a million users over thirty years. He has been working on the Future Planet vision since his last company was sold in 2019. Donal is an author of multiple books including three Amazon bestsellers.  Donal also founded the Altify Foundation in 2005, a charitable foundation focused largely on human rights and social injustice. He is a graduate of Engineering from University College Cork, Ireland and UN Sustainable Development Goals from KU Leuven, Belgium.

 

Eamonn Foley

Eamonn Foley is the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant) in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Eamonn has been at Astellas since 2006, and has been involved in all the major sustainability initiatives onsite since then, helping Astellas achieve a 95% reduction in CO2 emissions.

 

 

 

Ed Heffernan

Ed Heffernan is the Managing Partner of Barden Ireland and founded Barden in 2014.  He has worked for many years in talent advisory and recruitment both locally and internationally and has extensive experience in supporting Life Sciences and related businesses globally.  Ed has worked with 1,000s of professionals nationally on career moves and is a regular contributor to industry publications. A UCC grad in Neuroscience in 2000, Ed holds several qualifications in personnel management, and human resources and later completed an MBA with Trinity College Dublin. He is passionate about the recruitment profession and is consumed with sharing data-driven insights and advice to enable professionals to make the best career decisions for their futures.

Edward Dixon

With a background in computer science and interaction design, Edward became an early proponent of machine learning after a transformative experience while working on an early vision-based industrial automation product.  His conviction that enabling machines to work with humans in the complex and semi-structured environments of our work and home lives would require a fundamental change in how software was built led him to a series of machine learning-focused roles at McAfee, Intel Security and Intel, developing safety-related products and co-authoring academic papers and books in the AI field.

During his time in Intel’s “Safer Children” project, he had the opportunity to work with external organisations like Thorn, the DC-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Interpol.  This experience convinced him that there was a huge “implementation gap” between the tools currently available to analysts and investigators and what could be built using the latest developments in machine learning.  This conviction led him to found Rigr AI, a small firm focused very tightly on applying AI to sensitive data in support of the original “Safer Children” goals.

Dr. Helena McMahon

Dr. Helena McMahon has over 20 years RDI experience, in domains spanning molecular medicine, natural product and bioprocess development and sustainability. Technology commercialisation and innovation ecosystem development are huge passions, this has come through in her various roles encompassing industry innovation, sustainable enterprise development, regional clustering, education and large-scale EU multi-disciplinary collaborations. Helena is has involved in a number of enterprises in the biotechnology and wellness sectors which are technology and sustainability led.

Gregory Provan

Gregory Provan is currently a Professor at the School of Computer Science and IT at UCC. He received a BSc from Princeton University, an MSc from Stanford University and a DPhil from Oxford University. His areas on research include Machine Learning, Control Theory and Diagnostics. He has over 200 refereed publications. Professor Provan is Director of the SFI Spoke in Blended Autonomous Systems, and is a PI in the Lero Centre for Software Research.

 

 

James Flynn

James Flynn is the co-founder and CEO of Coso.ai – Your Social Media Co-Pilot. The company uses generative ai to allow any business in the world to market like the biggest brands in the world. Prior to running Coso, James was an engineer at Salesforce where he built out infrastructure for Salesforce’s social media product.

 

 

 

Joel Olympio

Joel Olympio is an industrial designer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Chapter, a startup with the mission of enhancing focus with innovative technology. His work has been recognised and awarded globally by Dyson, Prototypes for Humanity and the Irish Design Institute.

Joel graduated from the University of Limerick in 2023 where he studied Product Design & Technology. He then worked at Dolmen Design & Innovation, an award-winning design consultancy based in Dublin.  Joel’s interests lie at the intersection of design, technology and inclusion and this inspires his work at Chapter.

 

Larry O’Donoghue

Larry O’Donoghue was appointed CEO of AxisBIC in January 2023. Larry joined AxisBIC in 2017 as Senior Consultant and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Prior to AxisBIC, Larry worked for over eighteen years in technology, management consultancy, utilities, construction, and sales training, in Boston, Dublin, London and Singapore. On returning to Ireland, Larry founded and scaled two companies over a ten year period. Larry has specific expertise in organizational development, sales strategies, corporate strategy and business planning.

 

Laura Hughes

Laura Hughes is a passionate advocate and ally for diversity and inclusion. She currently leads the Diversity Matters workstream within Tech Industry Alliance and is a board member. She’s a dedicated and dynamic Program Manager at Cloudera with an unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in both professional and personal spheres. She believes in harnessing collective wisdom to create sustainable, inclusive cultures that foster growth, creativity, and innovation where everybody’s voices are heard and valued.

 

Lynsey Monaghan

Lynsey Monaghan is a renowned Global DEI Leader with extensive experience in software technology and space technology sectors, proficiently navigating through diverse cultural landscapes across APAC, EMEA, and the US. With a robust track record in developing and implementing comprehensive global DEI strategies, Lynsey has thrived in complex, matrixed environments, and high-growth start-ups, consistently driving impactful systemic changes.

At the core of Lynsey’s professional ethos are the values of honesty, integrity, passion, and authenticity. Committed to fostering environments of respect, dignity, fairness, and equity, Lynsey emphasises social and organizational justice. This commitment is further evidenced by Lynsey’s skill in building meaningful relationships and influencing diverse groups to embrace and champion diversity and inclusion.

Madeleine Murray 

Madeleine Murray is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Change by Degrees . Madeleine is expert in employee sustainability engagement and upskilling and is passionate about making complex information accessible. She helps businesses to empower their employees to reach their sustainability targets and builds confidence and literacy so that they do their jobs more sustainably.  Madeleine has a Diploma in UX Design making her the first Irish sustainability adviser to use sustainability and UX as a problem-solving tool for business.  She was winner of the 2020 Emerging New Business Award at Network Cork and Change by Degrees is proud to be B Corp Certified.

Mark Horgan

Mark Horgan is the founder of SkillsBase. SkillsBase is an industry-leading solutions provider for enterprise customers with high-complexity problems. Its customers include Tier 1 Telecom Carriers, Utility training providers, Industry Awarding Bodies and Product Vendors. Solutions include App-based Education and Compliance Systems, Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision Fault Finder, Augmented Reality Surveying Tool, and Hardware Test and Diagnostic tools.

 

Ryan Bamsey

Ryan Bamsey is the COO of ArrayPatch. Ryan has over 15 years of expertise in product development across diverse regulatory environments, including medical products, Ryan has consistently driven innovation and excellence. As the Head of R&D at a microneedle fabrication company for six years, He spearheaded the establishment of facilities, equipment, and research talent. Ryan’s accomplishments include designing and implementing a Quality Management system aligned with ISO9001 standards, seamlessly integrating design and development aspects from ISO13485.

 

Sean Griffin

Sean Griffin is Co-Founder and CTO of CergenX a startup which is developing a medical device that leverages AI to identify newborn infants who are most at risk of brain injury. Before founding CergenX, he most recently served, for 14 years as the CTO of Poppulo, a leading international internal communication software provider founded in Cork. Sean played a pivotal role in the growth of Poppulo, contributing to its expansion from 20 to about 300 staff. His extensive 35 years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale enterprise software solutions spans various industries, including communications and content management systems for global enterprises.

Susie Harding

Susie Harding is a Senior Manager in EY’s Data, Analytics & AI practice and is based in their Cork Office. Susie has 15 years’ experience working in the field of AI and predictive modelling across a number of sectors. Since joining EY, she has led on a number of high profile projects and focuses heavily on GenerativeAI and is passionate about ensuring it is used for good.

 

 

Steve Fleming

Steve Fleming is one of the world’s leading thinkers in IT experience management thanks to a 20-plus year career working with global Blue Chip corporates such as RBS, American Airlines and Dell. Passionate about ensuring technology works for the user, he has a strong belief that without transparency and accountability we risk limiting technology’s ability to unlock human potential.

 

 

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Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet is a government-funded learning network that provides subsidised training solutions for the Tech sector in the South-West region. It acts as a business partner to industry by driving successful upskilling through programme design, acquisition and funding; with training covering IT domains, business functions, and management development. To find out more visit: Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet website.

 

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2024-05-14 @ 09:30 AM to
2024-05-14 @ 03:15 PM
 

Registration End Date

2024-05-12
 

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