We’re pleased to invite you to AI Works for Ireland, a Local Enterprise Week National Development Summit taking place at Google on Tuesday, March 3rd.

This event is designed to empower Irish SMEs to define and execute a strategy for sustained growth using the best of AI. Through a blend of strategic insights from fellow SMEs and practical workshops, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to drive meaningful growth and achieve tangible business outcomes, leveraging the efficiencies of AI. The mix of content is designed to engage attendees with all levels of AI knowledge and includes motivational keynotes, expert-led panels and workshops, as well as interactive demonstrations. 

Participants will be provided with transport from Carlow. 

Agenda:

• 9:00 Registration & Breakfast: Arrival and check-in at Google building Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4. Enjoy some refreshments before the event kicks off.

• 10:00 MC Open: Opening comments from the event MC, Noel Davidson.

• 10:05 Welcome Keynote

• 10:20 SME Path to Growth Keynote: Brian Larkin, CEO of AgencyX, will share some learnings, insights and best practices that they have identified to drive success and growth as an SME.

• 10:35 Google Cloud Keynote: Google Cloud experts will discuss the best practices and insights around using AI to help drive growth for your business.

• 10:50 Google AI Demo: Google’s Ismael Cama Moumen will give a live on-stage demo of Gemini Enterprise showcasing how SMEs can leverage the tools to drive efficiencies and growth.

• 11:05 Panel Discussion: SMEs from across Ireland will share learnings from their AI and growth strategies. Hear what worked, what didn't, and how they navigated investment, cultural change, measuring impact, and building the necessary skills for lasting AI success.

• 12:00 Networking Lunch

• 13:00 Deepdives Round 1*: Putting Google AI to work for you *Rotating sessions so everyone will have a chance to experience the content.

• 14:00 Deepdives Round 2*: LEO Management Masterclass *Rotating sessions so everyone will have a chance to experience the content.

• 14:45 Fireside Chat: Next Steps for AI Implementation: Join a forward-looking discussion with representatives from the Local Enterprise Offices and Google Ireland. This fireside chat will close the event by focusing on practical, actionable next steps following the day's insights including how EEN can support your digital journey. We will explore how the LEOs and Google can best collaborate and support your organisation in the future as you navigate the implementation of AI.

• 15:15 MC Close: As part of this programme we have to share your details with Google. I understand my personal data will be processed by Google in accordance with Google’s. Privacy Policy and may be shared with members of Google Cloud’s Partner.

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 09:00 AM - 15:30 PM

Where: The Foundry, Google Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4.

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