Dublin Tech Summit 2026
Dublin Tech Week
22 – 29 May 2026
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.
SME Breakfast Meeting
Sponsored by AIB and Mason Hayes & Curran
27 May | 9am – 10:30am | Minerva Suite, RDS
Beyond 2026: The AI World We Are Actually Building
Date: 27th May 2026
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Venue: Minerva Suite, RDS, Dublin 4
- Breakfast will be provided on arrival
- All registered attendees will also be provided with a guest ticket to Dublin Tech Summit
Welcome Address: AIB Business Banking

Registration Information
This is an invite only event for guests of AIB and Mason Hayes Curran. This event is currently Booked Out.
If you would like to join the waiting list please complete the form below – should a place become available you will be notified by email. Please note we will not contact you unless a place becomes available.
Enterprise Reimagined Lunch
In partnership with ConcentricAI
27 May | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Minerva Suite, RDS
This is an invite only event for guests of Concentric AI.
If you would like to join the waiting list please complete the form below – should a place become available you will be notified by email.
Please note we will not contact you unless a place becomes available.
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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