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 leave with a clear understanding of how to drive meaningful growth, leveraging the efficiencies of AI to achieve tangible business outcomes.

The diverse format 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.

As part of this we’ll be joined by Aimee Connolly, Founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, for a special fireside chat on her experience of using AI to enhance productivity and drive growth for her business.

Agenda:

• 9am - Registration & Breakfast

Arrival and check-in at Peace Campus, Monaghan. Enjoy some refreshments before the event kicks off.

• 10am - MC Opening Remarks

Opening comments from the event MC, Noel Davidson Entrepreneur's Academy.

• 10.05 - 10.10am - Welcome Keynote

Cathaoirleach PJ O'Hanlon

• 10.10 - 10.15am - Chief Executive's address

Chief Executive Robert Burns

• 10.15-10.25am - Google Ireland Keynote

Cera Ward 

• 10.25-10.45am - Keynote: SME Path to Growth

Ian Hamilton will share some learnings, insights and best practices that they have identified to drive success and growth as an SME.

• 10.45-11.00am - Google Cloud Keynote: Putting Google AI To Work For You

Maaike Terwindt

• 11.10am - Ministerial Interview

Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State at the Dept of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

• 11.30am - 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.

Moderated by: Pamela Kerr, Head of Enterprise.

Panellists:

 •  Neill Dunwoody, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, SPRYT

 •  Rebecca Maguire, Founder, Púróga Pebble Art

 •  Phil Graham, Director, Secora Consulting

 •  Ruth Tidy-King, Director, CICS SiloClean Ltd.

• 12pm - Networking Lunch

Afternoon Sessions:

• 13.00pm - Deep Dive: Get Started With Google AI

Cloud Partners involved: Zazmic, Wursta.

Speakers:

• Emma Gray
• Kirstie Kavanagh
• Glenn White
• Mohammed Seedat

14.00-14.30pm - Fireside Chat with AI influencer Aimee Connolly

Aimee Connolly, founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee

Moderated by Zoe Greene

• 14.20pm - Event Close.

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