Dublin Tech Summit 2025
AIB Breakfast MeetingHurree Fireside with Aaron Gibson & Alastair CampbellBusiness & Finance CIO 100 EventDublin Tech Week 2025Slush, Saunas & SisuSave 20% at Sandbox VR Dublin
AIB Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday 9am – 10am
Minerva Suite, RDS
AIB is proud to sponsor Dublin Tech Summit in what is a celebration of innovation and a great showcase of the strength of the Irish technology ecosystem.
On the morning of day one (Wednesday 28th) we invite you to our exclusive invite only breakfast in the Minerva Suite, RDS which you can access by a private entrance adjacent to the main RDS entrance. Upon arrival in the Minerva Suite, you can enjoy a breakfast and networking and hear from our guest speakers – Chief Economist of AIB David McNamara as well as Professor Michael Dowling DCU.
If you would like to attend the breakfast, please contact the AIB Technology Sector Team.
[ Please note we are currently operating a waiting list as we are over subscribed for this event. We will do our best to accommodate.]
Navigating Leadership, Communication, and Geopolitical Tensions in the Age of AI: The Rise of China and Global Tech with Aaron Gibson & Alastair Campbell
Organised by Hurree
Wednesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Minerva Suite, RDS
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat exploring the shifting dynamics of global power, the rise of China, and the role of AI in reshaping leadership, communication, and influence. As artificial intelligence drives a new industrial era, this conversation will delve into how governments, organisations, and individuals can adapt to the disruption—ethically, strategically, and at speed. From regulatory pressures in the US and Europe to China’s growing tech dominance, expect clear-eyed insights on the geopolitical tensions shaping our future.
To request guest list to the Hurree Fireside Chat, you must be a registered DTS ticket holder and please complete this form.
CIO 100 – Innovation in Action: The CIO Power Shift
Organised by Business & Finance in association with Project Foundry
Thursday 8:00am – 10:00am
Minerva Suite, RDS
As AI accelerates, data becomes a strategic asset, and security threats demand next-level strategies, CIOs are now at the centre of business transformation. But how do you move from executional leader to strategic powerhouse? The panel will explore:
- Cutting through the AI buzz to deliver real business value
- Bridging the strategy–execution gap
- Rethinking IT team structures and future skills
- Turning security into a driver of innovation
- Navigating the next wave of tech AI, quantum, and beyond
Speakers:
- Tom Hayes, Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, PTSB
- Christine Heckart, Founder & CEO, Xapa World
- Fawad A. Qureshi, Global Field CTO , Snowflake
- Coco Brown, Founder & CEO, Athena Alliance
- Moderator: Joan Mulvihill, Digitalization and Creativity Evangelist, Siemens
Dublin Tech Week
23 – 30 May 2025
Dublin Tech Summit is proud to be part of Dublin Tech Week, a week-long celebration of innovation and technology across Dublin City & County, uniting tech lovers, professionals, and communities.
Slush, Saunas & Sisu
Date: 27 May
Start Time: 6pm
Finish Time: 7:30pm
Location: Finnish Residence, 17 Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 K6C9
H.E. Ambassador Leena Gardemeister and Sisu Factory welcome you at the Finnish Residence to learn about the flourishing and vibrant ecosystem of the happiest country in the world and establish connections with startup founders, facilitators, and investors from Finland.
Sisu Factory, a Finnish startup soft landing services provider, will present private and public funding opportunities, key startup hubs, accelerators, communities, and the Slush – the coolest and most founder-focused startup event on earth. Event participants will get an inclusive invitation to apply for Sisu Factory launchpad program – free acceleration program for international startups interested in expansion to the EU markets, which includes a free Slush ticket.
Join us for an evening of insightful discussions and high-level networking. Register, participate, get new contacts, and explore opportunities of Finnish startup ecosystem.
RSVP by Friday, 23rd May 2025
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