AI Works for Ireland

Local Enterprise Week National Development Summit

In association with Google and the Enterprise Europe Network

Event Overview

AI Works for Ireland is a Local Enterprise Week National Development Summit designed to help Irish SMEs understand, adopt, and scale artificial intelligence in a practical and strategic way.

Taking place at Google’s Foundry in Dublin, this full-day event brings together SME leaders, Local Enterprise Offices, and AI experts to explore how businesses can drive sustainable growth using AI tools, insights, and best practices.

Through a mix of keynote talks, live demonstrations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, attendees will gain actionable insights regardless of their current level of AI knowledge.

Key Outcomes for Attendees

• Understand how AI can drive real business growth and efficiency

• Learn from Irish SMEs already using AI successfully

• See live demonstrations of practical AI tools in action

• Gain clarity on next steps for AI adoption and implementation

• Connect with peers, experts, and support agencies

Event Details

Date
Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Time
09:00 – 15:30

Location
The Foundry,
Google Gordon House,
Barrow Street, Dublin 4

Agenda

09:00 – Registration and Breakfast
Arrival and check-in at Google Gordon House. Light breakfast and refreshments provided.

10:00 – MC Opening
Opening remarks from the event MC, Noel Davidson.

10:05 – Welcome Keynote

10:20 – SME Path to Growth Keynote
Brian Larkin, CEO of AgencyX, shares practical insights and lessons learned in scaling an SME through innovation and strategic decision-making.

10:35 – Google Cloud Keynote
Experts from Google Cloud discuss best practices for using AI to support productivity, growth, and competitiveness in SMEs.

10:50 – Live Google AI Demonstration
Ismael Cama Moumen delivers a live on-stage demonstration of Gemini Enterprise, showcasing how SMEs can use AI tools to drive efficiencies and smarter decision-making.

11:05 – Panel Discussion: AI and Growth in Practice
SMEs from across Ireland share real-world experiences of implementing AI. Topics include what worked, what did not, investment decisions, cultural change, skills development, and measuring impact.

12:00 – Networking Lunch

13:00 – Deep Dive Sessions: Round 1
Putting Google AI to Work for Your Business
Rotating sessions ensure all attendees can participate.

14:00 – Deep Dive Sessions: Round 2
LEO Management Masterclass
Focused, practical guidance for SME owners and managers.

14:45 – Fireside Chat: Next Steps for AI Implementation
A forward-looking discussion with representatives from the Local Enterprise Offices and Google Ireland, focusing on actionable next steps and how supports such as the Enterprise Europe Network can assist SMEs on their digital journey.

15:15 – MC Close

Data Sharing and Privacy Notice

As part of this programme, attendee details will be shared with Google. 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 network.

Please Note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue.