Save the Date | Tech Industry Alliance TechFest 2026
AI, Technology & the Future: Innovation, Intelligence, and Human Impact
Tech Industry Alliance is excited to announce a ’Save the Date’ TechFest 2026, our flagship annual technology conference, taking place on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the Rochestown Park Hotel.
TechFest 2026 will deliver a high-impact, forward-looking, in-person experience bringing together technology leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry experts to explore how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping society, business and public trust. This one-day technology conference will combine high-profile keynotes, expert panel discussions and practical industry use cases, offering a balanced perspective on both the opportunities and the challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
From the societal risks of AI, crime, and control, to regulation, governance, and innovation enablement, the programme offers a balanced and forward-looking perspective. Attendees will hear from leading voices across technology, cybersecurity, academia, law enforcement and government, alongside real-world case studies from organisations deploying AI today.
TechFest 2026 is designed to spark meaningful conversation, foster collaboration, and highlight how AI can be responsibly scaled for positive human and economic impact. TechFest brings together pioneers, disruptors, and thought leaders to explore the innovations shaping tomorrow’s world.
TechFest will unite all business and technology enthusiasts in the South West Region. This event promises to showcase the very best of the technology sector in the region and will continue to lead the way in gathering, informing, and inspiring likeminded people.
Sponsorship opportunities: For exhibitor and sponsorship enquiries, contact info@techindustryalliance.ie.
Further event details, including speakers and agenda highlights, will be announced soon.