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Stewart Copeland
Founder & Drummer of The Police. Seasoned Composer
Bio
Stewart Copeland has been a pioneering force in contemporary music for over four decades, seamlessly blending rock, classical, opera, and world music. A seven-time Grammy winner, he is best known as the founder of The Police, whose innovative sound defined a generation of rock in the 1980s.
Beyond rock, Copeland’s classical works include Tyrant’s Crush (Pittsburgh Symphony), Poltroons in Paradise (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic), and Gamelan D’Drum (Dallas Symphony). His operatic achievements feature adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado and The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Witches Seed, which premiered in Italy in 2022 and returns for three new productions in 2024.
In 2025, Copeland launches Wild Concerto in collaboration with Martyn Stewart and Platoon (Apple Inc.), premiering on Earth Day at King’s Place, London. He will also debut a percussion commission with The Juilliard School in New York and at the Aspen Festival.
A renowned composer for film and television, his scores include Rumble Fish (Golden Globe-nominated), Wall Street, Four Days in September (Oscar-nominated), and contributions to The Equalizer, Babylon 5, Desperate Housewives, and the video game Spyro the Dragon.
Copeland has presented acclaimed BBC documentaries and the podcast My Dad The Spy. His accolades include induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a knighthood from France’s Order of Arts and Letters, and the 2024 Meadows Award for Artistry of International Renown.
Sarah Friar
CFO
OpenAI
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Sarah Friar is the Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI. Before joining OpenAI, Sarah served as Chief Executive Officer of Nextdoor from 2018 to 2024, and as Chief Financial Officer of Block (formerly Square) between 2012 and 2018. Before her tenure at Block, Sarah served as SVP of Finance & Strategy at Salesforce, she held executive roles at Goldman Sachs and started her career at McKinsey in London and South Africa. Sarah currently sits on the board of directors of Walmart and Consensys, as well as on the advisory boards of HOPE Global, the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford and the Digital Economy Lab at Stanford University. She previously served as a director of Nextdoor, Slack and New Relic. She is the co-founder of Ladies Who Launch, a nonprofit that celebrates and empowers women entrepreneurs. Sarah graduated from the University of Oxford with a Masters of Engineering in Metallurgy, Economics, and Management and also from Stanford Graduate School of Business with an MBA.
Grace Beverley
Founder, TALA, SHREDDY & The Productivity Method
Co-Founder, Retrograde
Forbes 30U30
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A serial entrepreneur, changemaker and digital broadcaster, Grace Beverley is an innovator by nature. Founder of activewear brand TALA, fitness tech brand Shreddy, and personal organisation brand The Productivity Method, and Co-Founder of AI company Retrograde, Beverley has a global following of over 3 million people. Grace has raised over $14m in Seed & Series A funding for TALA and Retrograde in rounds led by blue-chip venture capital funds. Beyond this, Grace is an established speaker and podcast host and was named first in Forbes 30 under 30’s retail and e-commerce list at age 23. Grace’s first book ‘Working Hard, Hardly Working’ was an instant Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller. Her podcast of the same name has a reach of over 100 million people and hasn’t left Spotify’s Top 5 in the Business Charts.
Known for confronting big topics in an informal & accessible way, Grace is a leading voice on female funding, the representation of women in media, sustainable fashion and entry into entrepreneurship, which she has spoken about on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Bloomberg News and Vogue Business. However, despite tackling mammoth topics such as these, she’s always proving that you don’t need to take yourself too seriously to be a revered businesswoman.
Krista Kim
World Economic Forum Cultural Leader, Metaverse Editor Vogue Singapore, Award-Winning Artist
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Krista Kim is an award-winning contemporary artist exploring digital consciousness and technology’s societal impact. A World Economic Forum Cultural Leader and Singapore Vogue’s Metaverse Editor, she pioneers digital humanism through her Techism Movement (2014), advocating tech as art to shape culture. Renowned as the first female NFT artist in LACMA’s permanent collection, Kim’s groundbreaking *Mars House* (2020)—the first Metaverse home NFT—achieved a record 2021 sale. Her immersive *Heart Space* (Art Dubai 2024, commissioned by Julius Baer) exemplifies digital art’s transformative power. Exhibited globally at venues like the Sphere Las Vegas, LACMA, Times Square Arts, Sotheby’s, and the Hermitage Museum, her work bridges physical and virtual realms. A 2024/2025 Createurs Design Award winner for Digital Art Excellence, Kim contributes to The New York Times and champions innovation’s role in fostering collective future dialogues. Merging digital Zen philosophy with cutting-edge tech, she continues redefining art’s intersection with technology, emphasizing mindfulness and connectivity in the digital age.
Hiroshi Ishii
Professor of Media Arts and Sciences & Associate Director
MIT Labs
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Hiroshi Ishii is the Jerome B. Wiesner Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the MIT Media Lab. He was named Media Lab Associate Director in May 2008. He is the director of the Tangible Media Group which he founded in 1995 to pursue new visions in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): “Tangible Bits” and “Radical Atoms.” Ishii and his team have presented their research at a variety of scientific, design, and artistic venues (including ACM SIGCHI, SIGGRAPH, Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, Milan Design Week, Cannes Lions Festival, Aspen Ideas Festival, Industrial Design Society of America, AIGA, Ars Electronica, Centre Pompidou, Victoria and Albert Museum and NTT ICC) emphasizing that the development of a vision requires the rigors of both scientific and artistic review. In 2006 Ishii was elected to the CHI Academy by ACM SIGCHI, and received the SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award in 2019. He was named an ACM Fellow in 2022 for his contributions to Tangible User Interfaces and to Human-Computer Interaction.
Prior to joining the MIT Media Lab, from 1988-1994, Ishii led the CSCW research group at NTT Human Interface Laboratories Japan, where he and his team invented TeamWorkStation and ClearBoard.
Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo
Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies
Oxford University
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Mariarosaria Taddeo is Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technology at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. She is the Director of the Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies
Research Group. She is the author of ‘The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (Oxford Univeristy Press). Since 2020, Taddeo serves in the Ethics Advisory Committee to the UK Ministry of Defence. Her research has been published in major journals like Nature, Nature Machine Intelligence, Science, and Science Robotics. Her work focuses mainly on the ethical analysis of artificial intelligence(AI), ethics of AI for national defence, cybersecurity, cyber conflicts, and ethics of nolodigital innovation. Throughtout her carreer she has received multiple awards. In 2023 she was awarded the title of ‘Grande Ufficiale al Merito della Repubblica Italiana’ from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Matttarella. She also received the 2010 Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy; the 2016 World Technology Award for Ethics. In 2018, InspiringFifty named her among the most inspiring 50 Italian women working in technology. ORBIT listed her among the top 100 women working on Ethics of AI in the world. She is one of the twelve 2020 ‘Outstanding Rising Talents’ named by the Women’s Forum for Economy and Society.
Since 2016, Taddeo serves as editor-in-chief of Minds & Machines (SpringerNature) and of Philosophical Studies Series (SpringerNature).
Fawad A. Qureshi
Global Field CTO
Snowflake
Bio
Fawad is a strategic technology leader with over two decades of international experience, specializing in enterprise data strategy, AI-driven analytics, and cloud solution architectures. He has worked across the entire technology life cycle; engineering, professional services, pre-sales, and business development. As a Global Field CTO at Snowflake, Fawad advises C-level executives across multiple industries, helping them unlock the full potential of their data. He is also a Data Advisor to the World Economic Forum, where he contributes to global initiatives on responsible AI, synthetic data, and ethical data management. Passionate about sustainability, Fawad empowers businesses to drive measurable impact by leveraging AI, data, and cloud technologies. As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, he shares his expertise with a global audience, advocating for AI & Data for Good while shaping the next generation of data leaders.
Dr. Alessandra Sala
Sr. Director of AI and Data Science
Shutterstock
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Dr Alessandra Sala is a research and scientific leader in Artificial Intelligence, serving as Sr. Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock. With over 18 years of experience in both academia and industry, she specialises in advanced analytics, machine learning, and computational models, driving innovation from research to real-world applications. She chairs the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Collaboration, uniting global standards organisations to address deepfake risks and harness generative AI responsibly. As Co-chair of UNESCO’s Women for Ethical AI Platform and Global President of Women in AI, she champions diversity, inclusion, and ethical AI, empowering a global community across 171 countries. She also advises as Governance Committee Chair at the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning. Alessandra has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Grace Hopper Award and the XV International Prize “Le Tecno-visionarie” in AI – Industrial Research. Previously, she led research teams as Head of Analytics Research at Nokia Bell Labs, shaping data analytics strategy and contributing to Nokia’s AI Ethics Advisory Board.
David Parry-Jones
Chief Revenue Officer
DeepL
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David Parry-Jones is the CRO of DeepL, an AI company transforming global communications through the world’s most accurate machine translation. He brings a breadth of expertise in enterprise software and cloud technologies, having held senior positions at Microsoft, VMware, and Twilio. He has spent over 20 years scaling and guiding global tech companies through major transformations. David puts people at the center of his work and values customer centricity as well as company culture. By focusing on building, motivating, and retaining strong teams, he enables organizations to become high-performing businesses.
Kateryna Portmann
Co-Lead of Women in Robotics, Recognized Leader in the Robotics Industry, Top Women in Product with Impact
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Kateryna Portmann is a Co-Lead of Women in Robotics and a recognised leader in the robotics industry, advocating for diversity, innovation, and responsible AI-driven automation. Named one of the Top Women in Product with Impact, she bridges technology, product strategy, and regulation to shape the future of robotics. In 2025, Kateryna led a high-profile roundtable at AI House in Davos, convening industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to address regulatory challenges in robotics and AI. As Senior Product Manager at ANYbotics, she navigates compliance frameworks such as the EU AI Act, Machinery Regulation, and AI Liability Directive, ensuring cutting-edge robotics align with global standards. With expertise in robotics commercialisation, AI governance, and human-machine collaboration, Kateryna is driving responsible automation at scale, transforming industries worldwide.
David Reger
Founder & CEO
Neura Robotics
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David Reger is the founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics, the German company that developed the first series-ready cognitive robot in record time. In recognition of his success as a founder and corporate leader, he was appointed to the German Economic Senate, the Economic Council, and the European Senate for Economy and Technology. David Reger coined the term “cognitive robotics” and is considered a pioneer in the field. By combining artificial intelligence with groundbreaking sensor and hardware design, he transforms robots into integral parts of modern daily life, addressing urgent societal challenges such as skilled labor shortages. In 2009, the technical model maker moved to Silicon Valley, where he served the community as a social worker. Returning to Europe in 2013, he built three successful high-tech companies focused on robotics. Inspired by the conviction that respect for existing technological achievements should never hinder the pursuit of the impossible, he founded NEURA Robotics GmbH in 2019, driven by the idea of creating technologies that serve humanity. In his role as visionary, technical expert, and responsible entrepreneur, David Reger actively shapes our society’s transformation toward a social robotics economy. He provides political impulses and influences the tech sector as a “down-to-earth doer.”
Clare Hickie
Chief Technology Officer, EMEA
Workday
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Clare Hickie, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA joined Workday in June 2018. She is a passionate leader and technology champion who started her tech career in the .com era, moving with the times to cloud and digital transformation, with current focus on AI. She serves on the Board of Directors for Workday Limited. Prior to joining Workday, she worked for large blue-chip organisations including GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and General Electric. Clare advocates for greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace, nurtures talent and promotes future generations in STEM through mentorship and leadership, both within and outside of Workday. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies and Business Studies from Brunel University, London.
Irakli Beridze
Head, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
UNICRI
Bio
UNICRI – United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.
Irakli Beridze has more than 25 years of experience in leading multilateral negotiations, developing stakeholder engagement programmes with governments, UN agencies, international organisations, private industry and corporations, think tanks, civil society, foundations, academia, and other partners on an international level. Dr. Beridze is advising governments and international organizations on numerous issues related to international security, scientific and technological developments, emerging technologies, innovation and disruptive potential of new technologies, particularly on the issue on crime prevention, criminal justice and security. He is supporting governments worldwide on the strategies, action plans, roadmaps and policy papers on AI. Since 2014, Dr. Beridze initiated and managed one of the first United Nations Programmes on AI, initiating and organizing a number of high-level events at the United Nations General Assembly and other international organizations. He focuses on finding synergies with traditional threats and risks as well as identifying solutions that AI can contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For his contribution to innovative technology solutions, he received a Doctorate of the Business and Technology University (honoris causa). He has been a member of various international task forces, including the World Economic Forum’s Global Artificial Intelligence Council, the UN High-level panel for digital cooperation, and the High- Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence of the European Commission. He is frequently lecturing and speaking on subjects related to technological development, exponential technologies, artificial intelligence and robotics and international security. He has numerous publications in international journals and magazines and is frequently quoted in media on the issues related to AI. Additionally, Dr. Beridze is an International Gender Champion supporting the IGC Panel Parity Pledge. He is also recipient of recognition on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the OPCW in 2013.
Sophia Spitzer
Chief of Staff
Marvel Fusion
Bio
Sophia is Chief of Staff at Marvel Fusion. She focuses on building strategic partnerships with potential early customers, market development, and fundraising.
Before joining Marvel Fusion, Sophia worked at McKinsey & Company, specializing in sustainability transformation and the energy transition. Her work spanned renewable energy strategies, business building in the hydrogen economy, and the future of energy systems, supporting a wide range of clients from utilities and oil & gas companies to energy equipment OEMs. Sophia holds a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the Chair of Management Accounting at TU Munich. Her research focuses on the energy-economic, legal, and technical prerequisites necessary for fusion energy to assume a significant role in future energy systems.
Stan Massueras
GTM Europe
ElevenLabs
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Stan Massueras began his career as one of the first Irish hires at tech giants like Meta and Twitter, leading market expansion efforts across Europe. In 2015, he launched Pulp, a video social app that quickly became one of the fastest-growing on the App Store in its category. He later joined Irish unicorn Intercom, where he led European Sales and Global Partnerships for more than 6 years. Today, Stan leads Western & Central Europe at ElevenLabs, one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, on a mission to democratize access to information.
Mark Thompson
Chief Strategy Officer
IAPP
Bio
Mark is Director of Research and Insights at IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals). In this role, Mark is focused on providing, relevant, strategic and pragmatic research and insights to the privacy community. Prior to joining the IAPP, Mark was the Global Lead for KPMG’s Privacy Advisory Practice, which specializes in providing privacy-related support to global clients and the UK Cyber Risk and Regulation Lead. Mark has supported 100+ global organizations on their privacy journeys. This has ranged from small start-up based organizations which needed pragmatic and flexible structures to support innovation and business growth to a large selection of global 100 organizations, processing hundreds of millions of customer records which operations across 80+ countries. Mark has served on a range of industry and adviser committees and has regular interactions with privacy regulators and at the most senior levels of clients (e.g. Global Boards / NEDs) in relation to their Cyber and Privacy challenges. Mark has direct experience in multiple sectors including, Retail, Telecommunications, Media, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Telecommunications, Media, Utilities, Government, Health Services, Manufacturing, Travel Services, Public Transport, Aviation and Financial Services. Mark’s professional qualifications include, BA (Hons) Business Studies, MSc in Information Security, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, Fellow of Information Privacy, Achieved Prince 2 Practitioner, TOGAF 8 Certified, ITIL Certified.
Michael Green
UK&I Managing Director & Country Leader
Databricks
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Michael Green is a seasoned technology and sales leader with over two decades of experience scaling high-growth businesses and driving market expansion. As UK&I Managing Director & Country Leader at Databricks, he has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s presence in the region, including the launch of its new EMEA hub office in central London.Before joining Databricks in 2022, Michael served as Senior Vice President at Salesforce, where he spearheaded business growth across three industry sectors, working with FTSE 350, Enterprise, and Commercial accounts to expand market share. Prior to that, he joined IBM through its acquisition of Princeton Softech, where he specialised in data and information management solutions.Beyond his leadership in enterprise technology, Michael is an active investor and advisor, supporting Pennies, a pioneering UK fintech charity that leverages technology for social good. He holds a BSc in Computing with Business and earned a distinction from IBM Global Sales School.
Bianca Zwart
Chief Strategy Officer
bunq
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Bianca is the Chief Strategy Officer at bunq, driving the company’s user-centric mission and shaping its long-term strategy to become the world’s first global bank for digital nomads. She oversees PR, communications, and user operations, ensuring bunq’s story resonates with millions of users worldwide. Starting at bunq in 2016 as a frontline support guide, Bianca quickly rose to Head of PR & Communications before founding and scaling Black & White Communications and Pioneer Academy, helping European startups master PR. After a successful exit, she rejoined bunq in 2022 as Chief of Staff, working closely with founder Ali Niknam to remove operational roadblocks. A digital nomad herself, Bianca brings first-hand insight into the needs of bunq’s global users, keeping the company focused on what matters most empowering location-independent lifestyles.
Pat Casey
Chief Technology Officer and EVP, Dev Ops
ServiceNow
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Pat Casey joined ServiceNow in 2006 and is one of the company’s founders. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer and EVP of Dev Ops. In this executive leadership role, Pat oversees the company’s developer productivity, quality engineering, cloud operations, advanced technologies, product operations, customer service and support, and product and apps engineering. His global organization includes more than 7,000 employees who are driving innovations and products that are transforming customer outcomes. Pat has held several executive leadership roles at ServiceNow, including Senior Vice President of Platform Engineering and Principal Architect. Prior to joining ServiceNow, Pat previously worked at Peregrine Systems, Inc. as the Product Author of the application suite, as well as Adobe Systems.
Frank Starling
VP Chief DEI Officer
LIONS
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Frank Starling is the VP, Chief DEI Officer at LIONS. He is responsible for evolving and embedding its global DE&I strategy to create a more equitable business and put inclusive thinking at the heart of the organisation. He previously served as CEO of Variety Pack, a consultancy that
works with global organisations across sectors to build equitable cultures of trust, psychological safety, and inclusion. Recognised in 2020 as one of the UK’s prominent Black figures by Operation Black Vote, Oxford University, and the House of Commons’ Pathways to Success programme. Frank is an alumnus of Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University, a certified Psychological Safety Consultant, and holds a DE&I certification from Cornell University. Starling previously served as an Enterprise Advisor to the Mayor of London.
Christine Heckart
Founder and CEO
Xapa World
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Christine Heckart is a 30-year tech industry veteran known for creating new business and consumer market categories. She is the founder and CEO of Xapa World, a mobile app designed to help companies develop leaders, managers, and global talent through scalable, daily skill-building. Xapa democratizes access to personal and professional development, traditionally reserved for the privileged few. Prior to Xapa, Christine was CEO of Scalyr, a data analytics company acquired by SentinelOne, and held executive roles at Cisco, Microsoft, NetApp, and Juniper Networks. She currently serves on the boards of Lam Research, SiTime, 6sense, and Contentful, among others.
Recognized as one of the ten top strategic thinkers and 50 most powerful people in tech before age 30, Christine has been named among the Fifty Most Powerful Women in Technology, Top Women in Cloud, and Silicon Valley’s Top 100 Female Leaders.
Onur Korucu
Managing Partner GovernID | Advisory Board Member IAPP | Women Tech Global Ambassador
Bio
Onur Korucu is the Managing Partner at GovernID, driving strategic initiatives in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance. A Microsoft Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a shareholder in three companies specializing in data protection and AI automation, Onur was honored as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tech in Ireland” by Business Post and received the IAPP Privacy Vanguard Award 2024 for EMEA. Her career includes leadership roles at KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton, and Avanade (Microsoft & Accenture) UK & Ireland. She holds an LL.M. in Information and Technology Law, an M.Sc. in Engineering, and a Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Cambridge. She is on the advisory board for the MS in Cybersecurity program at the University of California. Onur lectures globally on cybersecurity, and AI governance and contributes to thought leadership through her publications, including in Harvard Business Review. She is a Women in Tech Ambassador, ISACA Advisory Board Member, and IAPP Advisory Board Member, Ireland Chapter Chair.
Sabrina Maniscalco
Co-Founder & CEO
Algorithmiq Ltd
Bio
Sabrina Maniscalco is CEO and co-founder of Algorithmiq Ltd, a startup focusing on quantum algorithms and software, a Professor of Quantum Information and Logic at the University of Helsinki, and an Adjunct Professor at Aalto University, Finland.
She is the Vice Director of the Finnish Centre of Excellence for Quantum Technologies and serves in the scientific advisory board of several international institutions.
Sabrina Maniscalco has been working for over twenty years on quantum science and technology, her specific field of expertise being the effects of noise and errors on quantum devices.
She has published over 250 scientific publications on quantum science and technologies in international refereed journals, receiving over 10 000 citations. She has coordinated several international and interdisciplinary projects and is recognised as one of the leading experts in Quantum Technologies.
She presently works primarily at Algorithmiq, leading her team in the ambitious mission of redefining healthcare and life sciences by combining quantum computing, complex network approaches, and AI.
Nathan Cullen
General Manager
IBM Ireland
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Nathan Cullen is General Manager, IBM Ireland, taking on the position after 16 years within IBM, serving in a variety of technical leadership and sales leadership roles. Nathan is an experienced technologist, with a proven track record of leading high performance teams, pioneering change, and building lasting relationships with customers and partners. As Country General Manager for IBM Ireland, Nathan is responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving operational excellence, and fostering the growth and development of IBM’s business and people in Ireland.
Furkan Karayel
Author & Global Diversity Inclusion Leader
Diversein.com
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Furkan Karayel is multi award winning diversity and inclusion speaker and author of the best selling book “Inclusive Intelligence: How to be a Role Model for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace”. Furkan lectures at the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Master’s program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She is a board member for Women For Election, which supports women to succeed in Irish Politics. Her passion is leveraging women-in-tech leadership, diversity and empowering female founders globally. Furkan founded Diversein.com after 10 years of software engineering experience in multinational tech companies in Ireland. She has been honoured with “Speaker of the Year”, “Diversity and Inclusion Role Model in Business”, “Trailblazer” and “Inclusive Leadership Development” Awards. Additionally, Furkan is an active speaker at international events where she shares her learnings about experiences of the tech world as a woman, her recommendations for inclusive leadership and the power of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Paolo Palumbo
VP Intelligence
WithSecure
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Paolo Palumbo is a distinguished Cyber Security expert and the Vice President of WithSecureTM Intelligence. With a career spanning over a decade, Paolo has been at the forefront of developing cuAng-edge security solutions to combat evolving cyber threats. His expertise in threat research, machine learning, and malware analysis has led to significant advancements in the field, earning him recognition as a thought leader in cyber security. Paolo’s innovative approach to digital protection is reflected in his numerous patents and publications, which have set new standards for threat detection and prevention. As a speaker, Paolo shares his deep insights into the future of cyber security, advocating for proactive defense mechanisms and the importance of intelligence-driven security systems. With a passion for mentoring the next generation of security professionals, Paolo is commited to shaping a safer digital world through education, innovtion, and collaboration.
Martin Tantow
Partner
Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Martin Tantow is a Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures, focusing on high-impact investments across the U.S. and Europe. Martin is a serial entrepreneur, board member, and investor who has co-founded multiple venture-backed startups with three successful exits, including 3scale, which was acquired by Red Hat. His work focuses on driving disruptive innovation in Enterprise Software, Deep Tech, and Climate Tech, mentoring entrepreneurs on growth, international expansion as well as exit strategies. Earlier in his career, Martin was a top management consultant with Booz & Company and Oliver Wyman, advising Fortune 500 clients on corporate strategy, marketing, and M&A. He has held notable board positions, serving as Chairman at Modula and Oxaion (now Aptean) and as a Venture Advisor at Infocomm Investments (now SGInnovate). He began his career in Product Management and Strategic Alliances at T-Mobile International. Martin holds an M.S. in Strategic Management and Computer Science from the Munich School of Management (LMU) and an Exec. Ed. degree from London Business School. He also serves as a faculty member at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator and mentors at Berkeley SkyDeck, Alchemist Accelerator, and Techstars.
Limor Schweitzer
Founder
MOV.AI, TUGBOT, RoboSavvy
Bio
A technologist serial entrepreneur, founder of MOV.AI, developing software to operate and manage fleets of mobile robots, TUGBOT, an autonomous robot to replace humans moving industrial logistics carts, and RoboSavvy, distributor of robotics related equipment for research and education that also built the first twerking humanoid robot featured on CNN and CNBC. Previously Limor founded Xpert, one of the first internet and cybersecurity integration companies and XaCCT, a Silicon Valley startup that pioneered Internet usage-based billing.
Oisin Hanrahan
Cofounder and CEO
Keychain
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Oisin Hanrahan is the Cofounder and CEO of Keychain, a manufacturing platform for the packaged goods industry that is backed by $18 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, BoxGroup, and SV Angel. Prior to founding Keychain, he served as the CEO of NASDAQ-listed Angi Inc. Before becoming CEO, he served as Chief Product Officer of Angi, where he was responsible for all product and technology strategy. He joined Angi in 2018 when Handy, the company he co-founded and led as CEO, was acquired by the company. Mr. Hanrahan built Handy to hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue, and raised over $100 million in institutional capital. Mr. Hanrahan served the US Commerce Secretary on the Digital Economy Board of Advisors from 2016 to 2017. While working on the issue of worker classification, he addressed unions, congressmen, and senators, including the US Senate Democratic Caucus. His work has been covered extensively by major media, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, MSNBC, Fox and Bloomberg and has given talks at conferences, including Milken Institute and Web Summit. He is an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of over 50 companies. Mr. Hanrahan studied for his MBA at Harvard Business School, earned a Masters in Finance from the London School of Economics, and a Business and Economics degree from Trinity College Dublin.
Jared Browne
Group Head of Privacy & AI Governance
Fexco
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Jared Browne is the Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance for the Fexco Group. Originally a philosophy graduate, he is a qualified lawyer, holds a master’s degree in Privacy & Technology Law, and is a recognised, international speaker on AI. Jared is a member of the EU AI Office’s GPAI Code of Practice working group in Brussels. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO) and is also the Chair of CEDPO’s AI Working Group. Furthermore, Jared is a member of the AI & ML Working Group of a major international think tank, the Future of Privacy Forum in Washington DC. Jared was the recipient of a PICASSO Europe Privacy Award in 2023 in the Rising Star category, and he was nominated again in 2024 in the Responsible AI category.
Brett Martin
President & Co-Founder
Fonzi
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Brett Martin is President & Co-Founder of Fonzi, an all-in-one AI recruiter backed by Lightspeed that is helping founders and businesses reimagine talent acquisition, as well as Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, a pre-seed focused venture fund based in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches data analytics and technology strategy. A serial entrepreneur, Brett has spent his entire career building or investing in technology startups, including stints as an EIR @PrimaryVC (NYC-based seed stage fund with >$100MM AUM), Co-Founder @Switchapp (mobile recruiting), Co-Founder @Sonar (pioneering location-based social network), Director of Investments @Appfund (NYC-based incubator and seed stage fund), and @Vice (the multi-billion dollar media company). Brett and his companies have received awards such as Ad: Tech Best Mobile Startup and TechCrunch Disrupt Runner Up and have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including the New York Times, CNN, Huffington Post, Fast Company, The Atlantic, TIME, Financial Times, and Ad Age. He began his career on Wall Street as an equity research analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners. Outside of technology, Brett has published his Fulbright research in Harvard Business Review, founded an indie rock band, started a non-profit, and sailed 6,000 miles on a 30ft sailboat. He graduated from Dartmouth College and proudly hails from Ocean City, MD.
Tea Mustać
Privacy Expert
Spirit Legal
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Tea Mustać is a data protection and AI governance expert at Spirit Legal, guiding companies in AI governance, compliance and innovation. Co-author of The AI Act Compact and co-host of the RegInt: Decoding AI Regulation podcast, she is a regular speaker at international forums like the Web Summit. Recognized with the European Young Lawyers Award (2022) and My Data is Mine Award (2024), Tea also serves as Head of Operations at the Institute for Global Negotiations, blending legal expertise with technological foresight to foster responsible innovation.
Anssi Rusi
CEO
Supermetrics
Bio
Anssi Rusi serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Supermetrics, a leading marketing data intelligence platform that oversees 15% of the world’s online advertising expenditure. Possessing more than two decades of experience in the global software industry, Anssi has a proven track record of driving profitability and revenue growth.
Becky Case
SVP of Engineering
Rent the Runway
Bio
Becky Case has served as the VP of Engineering since joining Rent The Ruway in 2018 and was promoted to SVP of Engineering in 2022. She has twenty years of technical experience in e-commerce and consumer retail. From 2012 – 2018 she held various roles at Birchbox, an international beauty box subscription service, with the most recent as the VP of Engineering. Prior she was a senior engineer for Opensky, a celebrity & influencer e-commerce platform, and before that the lead software engineer at Bonobos, a menswear clothing retailer. From 2007 – 2009 she worked for Zappos.com. Becky holds a B.S in Computer Science from Georgia Southern University.
David Savage
Group Technology Evangelist
Nash Squared
Bio
David is Nash Squared’s Group Technology Evangelist. He crafts podcasts, hosts video debates, speaks, moderates conferences, and chairs keynote stages. He’s a passionate advocate for technology, dissecting its challenges and opportunities. David has worked at Nash Squared since 2007, where he has developed a deep understanding of the technology and talent markets. Recognised as Computing’s Digital Ambassador of the Year (2018), he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every conversation. Since 2015 he has been editor and host of Tech Talks, a show about leadership and technology currently ranked as one of the most popular technology podcasts in the world. Since 2023 he has branched into film-making, with a series of popular technology focused documentaries.
Oisin Lunny
Award-winning marketer, journalist, podcaster and DTS MC
Bio
Oisin Lunny is an award-winning marketer, webinar and podcast host, MC, public speaker, virtual event consultant, UX business professor, and journalist. His work has been translated into Chinese and Arabic, and read over two million times as a senior contributor to Forbes, music editor at PHOENIX Magazine, and via regular contributions to The Guardian, CX Magazine and many others. He has hosted, moderated, and given keynote presentations at over 350 conferences in every corner of the world, including TEDx and SXSW, where he is a member of the advisory board. He is the host of the Audio Talks podcast by HARMAN and has worked in a series of leading global technology firms over the past 20 years as Global Product Manager, Country Manager, VP of Technology, Senior Market Development Manager, and Chief Evangelist.
Dan O’Brien
Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer
HappyStack
Bio
Dan is the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of HappyStack, the Dublin-based e-commerce intelligence platform that connects online brands with perfectly tailored software solutions. Prior to starting HappyStack, Dan was the CRO and a Founding Team member at Irish unicorn Wayflyer. Dan built the commercial arm of the business to more than 200 people and was instrumental in growing the company’s global presence, securing large partnerships with Adobe, eBay and Sezzle among others.
Andreea Wade
General Partner
Delta Partners
Bio
Andreea Wade is a General Partner at Delta Partners VC, an entrepreneur, AI product strategist, and startup mentor with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, product development, and innovation. She co-founded and led Opening.io, a talent intelligence platform leveraging AI, which was acquired by iCIMS in 2020. At iCIMS, Andreea served as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, where she led initiatives in AI-powered hiring solutions. She is currently the Chair of Recruitroo, a venture-backed startup. Andreea is actively involved in supporting the tech and startup ecosystem and has been a key tech community member for the last 15 years, organising hackathons and a range of industry events focused on innovation and technology. Andreea served on the board of WITS (Women in Technology and Science).
Steven Fuller
Group Community Director, The IN GROUP
Founder & Director, Race in STEM
Bio
A dynamic and open-minded thought leader, Steve is a passionate speaker, coach, and advocate in the community and equity space; where he cultivates ideas, challenges companies on how to diversify their workforce, and builds meaningful connections with a range of communities. Steve is the Communities Director for ‘The IN GROUP’ and Founder of Race in STEM, which seeks to encourage, question and inspire people of different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities in the world of STEM.
Ksenia Iliuk
Co-Founder
LetsData
Bio
Ksenia co-founded LetsData as a bootstrapped venture during the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following extensive multi-year consulting and volunteering on counter-disinformation projects that revealed repetitive issues across various organisations. Last year, Ksenia and her co-founder were selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity program, gaining access to Google’s tools and partners to support its growth efforts. She was also awarded the Forbes Ukraine 30 Under 30 award.
Anisah Osman Britton MBE
Sifted. Forbes 30 under 30. Financial Times 100 most influential BAME Leaders in Tech
Bio
Over the last decade, Anisah has become a well-respected voice in the tech industry, working at the intersection of technology, impact and capital. The common thread in her work has been her steadfast belief that tech can be a force for good. She was awarded an MBE in the King’s 2023 New Year’s honours for services to diversity in tech, is a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree and is listed in the Financial Times’ 100 most influential BAME leaders in tech. She is currently a reporter at Sifted, where she writes the Startup Life newsletter, director of operations at women in VC platform WVC:E, and the author of Brown Bodies where she explores sex in the South Asian diaspora.
Oleg Polovynko
Founder & Adviser to the Mayor of Kyiv City on Digitalization
MISTO
Bio
Oleg Polovynko is the Founder of MISTO, a platform redefining urban resilience through data-driven solutions. With over 15 years of experience in system integration, product development, and national-scale digital projects, he brings a deep understanding of how technology transforms cities. A tech investor and entrepreneur, he is passionate about creating ecosystems where innovation drives tangible impact. His work focuses on bridging the gap between technology, governance, and citizen engagement to shape the future of global cities.
Dr. Ray Lloyd
VP of Engineering
Horizon Quantum
Bio
Dr. Lloyd started recently in Horizon’s European HQ in Dublin and has over 30 years of experience in technical leadership, innovation, and research. His career spans roles in software development, hardware design, scientific research, and consultancy. He has contributed to companies ranging from cutting-edge startups to industry giants such as IBM Research, Eiratech Robotics, Stratus Technologies, InnaLabs® Ltd, and GoogleX. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Physics (AI), a BSc in Computer Science, and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
Charlene Hunter MBE
CEO and Founder
Coding Black Women
Bio
Charlene Hunter MBE is the CEO and founder of Coding Black Females, an organisation dedicated to empowering Black women in tech. With a BSc in Mathematical Sciences and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, she has over 15 years of experience as a software developer and technical architect. Charlene founded Coding Black Females in 2017 to address the underrepresentation of Black women in tech. The organisation offers mentorship, role models, and professional development opportunities, collaborating with major corporations and institutions. Recognised for her contributions, Charlene was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2022. She is a sought-after speaker at tech conferences, advocating for systemic change to create inclusive environments. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion in tech is unwavering.
Shane Mann
CEO
Tranzaura
Bio
Shane Mann is CEO of Tranzaura, a Limerick-based leading fleet management company. A thought leader in the fleet management and logistics industry, Shane has been featured in The Irish Times, RTE, the BBC, Virgin Media News, The Business Post, among others.
Shane joined Tranzaura from Cook Medical in 2015 and quickly transformed the company’s product offerings through his out-of-the-box thinking and expertise in product development. Shane has been instrumental in reinvigorating Tranzaura’s branding, marketing and sales operations, and now leads all critical aspects of the company, including product development, operations, marketing, and customer care, to drive the business forward in fleet intelligence.
Professor David Hickton
Former U.S. Attorney & Founding Director of Cyber Law, Policy, and Security
Pittsburgh University
Bio
David J. Hickton is the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security and holds faculty appointments across law, computing, and public affairs. Previously, he served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, appointed by President Barack Obama, and as staff director and senior counsel to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Hickton has practiced in transportation, litigation, and white-collar crime, clerked for U.S. District Judge Gustave Diamond, and taught antitrust at Duquesne University School of Law. He has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and served on President Bill Clinton’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. Currently, he is the managing trustee of the National Opioid Abatement Trust II and serves on the boards of Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, AmeriServ Financial, Inc., and World Affairs Council Pittsburgh. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Advisor at CSIS and a Distinguished Fellow of the Azure Forum. Hickton, a Distinguished Alumni of Pitt Law, has received numerous honors, including Pennsylvania Attorney of the Year (2016), Pitt Legacy Laureate (2013), and the 225th Anniversary Medallion.
Brian Hamman
SVP Product Engineering
The New York Times
Bio
Brian Hamman has spent nearly two decades at The New York Times in leadership roles in both the newsroom and the Engineering team. Brian was one of the first members of a team of developer-journalists in the newsroom that pioneered forms of social and data journalism. He led Engineering for an internal incubator that launched several new products including NYT Now and NYT Cooking. Brian has held numerous Engineering leadership positions within the New York Times and helped scale the engineering team 4X in three years. He currently serves as SVP of Product Engineering and as a Mission Lead for Publishing and Messaging platforms.
Sean Mitchell
Chairman & Chief Commercial Officer
Ubotica
Bio
Sean has over 25 years of experience in C-level and senior executive roles, focusing on imaging, graphics, DSP processors, AI, and computer vision. He co-founded Movidius, serving as CEO and COO, before its sale to Intel in 2016. He also held leadership roles at Intel, Silansys Technologies (acquired by Frontier Silicon), and Parthus Technologies (listed on NASDAQ and LSE). Sean holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Electronic Engineering, a Master’s in Management Practice, and diplomas in New Business and International Sales Management from Trinity College Dublin and the Irish Management Institute.
Barry Downes
Managing Partner
Sure Valley Ventures
Bio
Barry is a software founder turned investor with extensive domain expertise in AI. He is the Managing Partner of Sure Valley Ventures, a leading VC investor in AI, having founded it in 2017. Previously, Barry founded FeedHenry the leader in mobile cloud middleware, which was sold to Red Hat/ IBM in 2014. He is passionate about helping early-stage tech founders bring cutting edge AI technologies and products to market that advance the state of the art and have a positive impact on society and the economy. Barry is currently focusing on areas such as AI Agents and platforms, opensource AI technologies and reinforcement learning.
Andrew Lee
VP of Government Affairs & Global CTI Strategist
ESET
Bio
Andrew Lee is the VP of Government Affairs and Global CTI Strategist at ESET. Andrew combines a unique blend of corporate management and security expertise. He formerly served as CEO of ESET North America, the CTO of K7 Computing, and prior to that as ESET’s Chief Research Officer. Andrew has written extensively on cybersecurity topics and presented as a speaker at some of the world’s most prestigious cybersecurity conferences, as well as serving as a board member and advisor on various committees and cybersecurity organizations. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Security from the University of Liverpool.
Jason Lynch
CEO
Equal1
Bio
For more than 20 years, Jason has delivered high impact results in executive management. Prior to Equal1, he held several executive management positions at Analog Devices, Hittite and Farran Technology. In these roles, Jason built and managed large teams comprising sales, operations and finance and was responsible for significant revenue targets. He also drove AI for predictive maintenance, made Internet of Things (IoT) a reality, using cutting-edge sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to save factory-owners millions of dollars in unplanned downtime. Jason received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Microelectronic Engineering from the National University of Ireland, Cork and an MBA, summa cum laude from the Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.
Mark Martin MBE
Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Education Practice & Co-Founder
UKBlackTech
Bio
Mark Martin MBE, known as @Urban_Teacher, is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Education Practice. With an expertise spanning AI and data science, he has been at the forefront of championing edtech and computer science education, delivering digital skills for the last two decades. His deep knowledge in these domains has made him an influential voice in the UK tech scene, serving as an advisor to the government, big tech companies, institutions, and charities. He fervently champions for home-grown talent, digital skills, and education equity. As a testament to his dedication and impact on the UK, he co-founded UKBlackTech in 2017, now one of the UK’s leading tech communities that champions innovation and digital transformation. Mark’s contributions to education, technology, and diversity in UK technology were recognised in 2019 when he was honoured with an MBE. Further, in May 2022, he was listed among the top 50 most influential people in UK IT by Computer Weekly.
Mark Jordan
Chief Strategy Officer
Skillnet
Bio
Mark is the Chief Strategy Officer at Skillnet Ireland. Having worked in the UK, US, Switzerland & Ireland, he is an experienced and innovative leader possessing expertise in business strategy, commercial partnerships, technology deployment, operational management, system transformation and regulatory compliance. At Skillnet Ireland, Mark is leading the skills investment and partner strategy. He is engaged with the european commission, higher education, government departments, business representative groups, enterprise agencies and both international and indigenous companies operating across all major business sectors – all with a focus on supporting the competitiveness of business in Ireland, and readying companies for future world of work.
John Clancy
CEO & Co-Founder
Galvia AI
Bio
John Clancy is CEO and Founder of Galvia AI, one of Ireland’s leading AI companies. John is one of Ireland’s leading AI commentators, and has been featured in Magnified with Matt Cooper, The Irish Times, The Anton Savage Show, The Sunday Times, The Pat Kenny Show, The Business Post, among others. John is also a board member of the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF) to advise and work with the government of Ireland to drive industry adoption of AI. John has a career spanning over two decades in technology and data analytics, and is well-known in the space for his ability to bridge the gap between complex AI technologies and practical, user-friendly applications that drive measurable impact for businesses.
Agata Nowicka
Investor, Venture Capital, Serial Entrepreneur
Female Foundry
Bio
Agata Nowicka the Managing Partner of Visionaries—an AI incubator launched in partnership with Google, focused on accelerating the growth of the most ambitious female entrepreneurs in Europe with AI. With 12 years of experience as a VC investor and founder across the UK, US, and Hong Kong, Agata is also the founder of Female Foundry, a network of 7,000+ VC investors and founders in Europe, and the author of the Female Innovation Index—Europe’s largest report mapping the funnel of innovation driven by female entrepreneurs.
Anna Mysyshyn
Co-founder & Director
Institute of Innovative Governance
Bio
Dr. Anna Mysyshyn is an expert in AI ethics, regulation, cybersecurity, and digital governance. She holds a PhD in Law, an LL.M. in Innovation, Technology and the Law from the University of Edinburgh, and a degree in International Law from Tartu University. She also completed the University of Oxford’s Cyberspace and Society programme. As Co-founder and Director of the Institute of Innovative Governance, Anna leads projects on AI regulation and cybersecurity and advises the Government of Ukraine, international organisations, and industry stakeholders. Her organisation also serves as an official watchdog for Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on AI and cybersecurity policy. She has developed cybersecurity training for the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, contributed research to the German Marshall Fund on the ethical use of advanced technologies in warfare, and advised the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. She previously worked with the UN and UNDP in Ukraine.
Athalis Kratouni
Visionary Founder & CEO
Tenbeo
Bio
Athalis Kratouni is the visionary founder and CEO of Tenbeo, a trailblazing technology company recognized for its innovative anti-phishing tool that enables users to send and receive verified emails secured by their unique biometric Heart Signature. Central to her mission is the concept of Proof of Humanity, which underscores the importance of enabling people to prove their identity in the most privacy-preserving way to prevent identity theft and fraud in today’s digital world.
By using our own heart to generate a private key in real time, and sign messages, Tenbeo not only strengthens security but also fosters trust in online communications, ensuring that we are communicating with a Verified Human. With a profound commitment to enhancing digital security, Athalis has dedicated her career to addressing the critical challenges posed by online threats and under her leadership, Tenbeo is emerging as a leader in ethical technology, advocating for user privacy and safety.
Sille Pettai
CEO
Smartcap
Bio
Sille is the CEO of SmartCap, Estonian state investment company focused on venture capital and growth investments with total assets under management exceeding EUR 400 million. At SmartCap, she is leading the investments of three multi-strategy funds – SmartCap Venture Capital Fund backing emerging regional venture capital funds to diversify capital supply, SmartCap Green Fund dedicated to green transition and SmartCap Defence Fund to bolster growth in Estonian defence industry and tech scene. Sille has 18 years of experience in asset management as an investment executive. Previously, she was responsible for the management of alternative investment portfolios of private debt, private equity and real estate at Swedbank Investment Funds and Hansa Private Equity Partners. She serves as a board member of the Estonian Venture Capital Association.
Margaux Miller
Event MC – Nexus Stage
Connection Expert
Bio
Margaux Miller is a connection and networking expert, TED.com-featured speaker, and recognized LinkedIn Top Voice in emceeing and community organizing. She specializes in fostering meaningful online connections and cultivating a sense of belonging among distributed teams and communities. An accomplished host and speaker, Margaux has been invited to stages around the world, bringing energy and clarity to complex topics, helping audiences to engage with innovation, technology, and human connection in an AI-driven world. Her 2024 TEDx Talk “6 Ways To Make Better Connections Online” was a TED Editor’s Pick and has been viewed over 300,000 times.
Jamie Heaslip
Head of Growth
Stripe
Bio
Jamie is the Irish Growth Lead for Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform. He helps companies of all sizes use Stripe to launch new business models, enter new markets, and accelerate their growth. Jamie is a former Ireland rugby captain and start-up investor and mentor. He holds an MBA and a degree in Medical Engineering.
DC Cahalane
Venture Partner
Sure Valley Ventures
Bio
DC has founded four companies and led sales and marketing across a number of high profile startups and scaleups, such as Teamwork.com, Trustev, Dogpatch and Republic of Work. DC is a founding member of Scale Ireland and an Irish government appointment to the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum & SME Growth and Entrepreneurship Taskforce. DC is passionate about helping people start and scale their own businesses and in his not-so-spare time has helped more than 250 startups across the globe get started, get funded and get noticed using his global network of friends and contacts.
Hind Ziane
Founder and CEO
Génération politique
Bio
Hind Ziane is a political strategist, entrepreneur, TV analyst and international speaker from France. After working in American and French politics, she decided to create her own business, Génération Politique, a tech company dedicated to the public sector, in 2018.
Hind started her career at the age of 18 when she joined the team of a Barack Obama appointee at the Department of Energy. She worked for more than 3 years with institutions such as the White House, the UNESCO or the House of Representatives and then went on to create her business.
Ayo Oyaleke
Co-Founder & CEO
Mainstack
Bio
Ayo is the co-founder and CEO of Mainstack, a venture-backed fintech platform that leverages AI to streamline payments for businesses.
With over a decade of experience in software engineering, fintech, and business analysis, Ayo has held key roles at Microsoft, Meta, and Danaher Corporation. He also holds a master’s degree in Finance from the University of Leicester, combining technical expertise with financial acumen to drive innovation. As a serial entrepreneur and a speaker at global events such as TEDx and Google I/O Extended, Ayo leads Mainstack’s operations across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Nigeria, shaping the future of digital commerce on a global scale.
Alan Keogh
CEO
CoolPlanet
Bio
Alan Keogh is the CEO of CoolPlanet, a company focused on energy efficiency, engineering services, and continuous improvement solutions for industries working to decarbonise. With over 20 years of experience in the energy and renewables sector, Alan combines technical expertise with commercial insight. Before becoming CEO, he served as Commercial Director at CoolPlanet (formerly CrowleyCarbon) for five years, leading strategic growth and expanding the company’s presence in the sustainability sector. Prior to CoolPlanet, Alan held senior roles in major energy organisations, including Bord Gáis, Dalkia, and Veolia, where he led technical operations and business development in energy management. Earlier in his career, he worked as a commissioning engineer at Solar Turbines and as a business development manager at Alstom, gaining hands-on experience in energy solutions and innovation.
Barry Stamos
CEO & Founder
Supernova
Bio
Barry is the Go-To Change Agent, trusted by 20% of the Fortune 500 to shift mindsets and catalyze growth, innovation & impact. ⭐️ Street creds: 25+ year track record: Startup Founder (3 Exits: IPO/Unicorn), Tier 1 VC (EIR), Corporate Innovation Leader (NASDAQ: ACXM), & Management Consultant (Big 4). Barry’s the CEO & Founder of Supernova (150+ exited founders advising & investing together), former Chief Heart Officer & Co-founder of 1heart.com (Human accelerator), EIR at 500 Global (#1 VC in exits), Head of Investor Relations at Arora Project (Raised $125MM+; Exit to Republic.com), Global Head of Strategy & Innovation at Acxiom (Built $318MM business and exited for $2.3B), and Founder of INBOX Marketing/Responsys (IPO & Exit to Oracle for $1.6B🦄).
Sorcha Mulligan
Founder
The SMEChain, GP Equisscore
Bio
Sorcha is an Advisor, Impact & Equality Advocate, Researcher & Investor supporting emerging technology innovators who are changing how our world of systems function & interact. She holds numerous Board, Ambassador, Champion & Mentorship roles across multiple industry groups addressing diversity as well as advocating Blockchain, AI, Immersive & Emerging Technologies. Groups Include: Global Invest Her, Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, Women in Immersive Technology Europe
Will Millership
CEO
PRISM
Bio
Will Millership is the CEO of PRISM (The Partnership for Research Into Sentient Machines), a non-profit with the goal of fostering global collaboration on AI consciousness and promoting the development of safe and aligned AI. Prior to joining PRISM, Will held various communications and leadership roles in AI organisations across academia, research, and the private sector. He started his AI journey in Prague where he was the Director of the General AI Challenge and worked with GoodAI on policy and governance of Human-Level AI. On his return to the UK, he was the second member of staff at the Scottish AI Alliance, where he helped to establish Scotland as a leader in the development and use of Trustworthy, Ethical, and Inclusive AI. Most recently, he led a cross-functional team at Speech Graphics and Rapport, accelerating their progress toward becoming a leading avatar provider.
Emerald de Leeuw
Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance & co-founder Women in AI Governance
Logitech
Bio
Emerald de Leeuw-Goggin is the Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Logitech and a leading expert in responsible AI and data privacy. She is also the co-founder of Women in AI Governance. Her expertise in the field has been recognised with multiple accolades, including PICCASO Privacy Executive of the Year 2023 and the prestigious Women in AI Ambassador of the Year 2024. Emerald’s professional journey in privacy began in 2012 when she wrote her master’s thesis on the GDPR and founded one of the first privacy-tech companies shortly thereafter. Her leadership in this field has earned her numerous awards, such as European Young Innovator of the Year and a spot on Forbes’ list of 100 European Female Founders to Follow. As a speaker, Emerald is known for her dynamic and insightful presentations at events like TEDx and Davos AI House, as well as at institutions such as UC Berkeley and the European Parliament. She covers topics ranging from privacy and AI governance to supporting female entrepreneurs. In 2021, she was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. She is also a founding member of the Future of Privacy Forum’s Center for AI Leadership Council. Emerald holds a bachelor’s degree in Law, two master’s degrees, one in E-Law and Intellectual Property Law and another in Business Information Systems, both with First-Class Honours. She furthered her education by completing her executive education at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2023. Her blend of skills in legal, technology, and business areas makes her a key figure in shaping the future of privacy and AI governance.
Dr. Mark Dowds
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
RESPONSIBLE
Bio
Dr. Mark Dowds is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of RESPONSIBLE, a technology company focused on reducing the consumption of new fashion products. He is a Venture Partner at Anthemis Group, a VC firm with the mission of cultivating change in the financial sector. He is also the Co-Founder and Chair of Ormeau Labs, a Belfast based technology innovation hub housing over 200 entrepreneurs, and the Chair of Mantis, an AI software company transforming the trucking industry. In 2012 Mark co-founded Trov, the world’s first on-demand insurance platform that was later acquired by Travelers Insurance. He previously co-founded ServiceCloud that was acquired by SFDC. He was also the co-founder of BandofCoders and did a management buy out after several years of successfully scaling the company internationally. Mark was the Chair of Techstart Ventures, which invests in entrepreneurs to build successful technology businesses from the ground up in Northern Ireland and Scotland. He was also an LP in Bullet Time Ventures, an early seed investor in Uber and Twilio, and is an advisor to several companies including Modius Health, StageTEN, and LoweConex.
Dorothy Creaven
Co-Founder & COO
Jentic
Bio
An Electronic Engineering graduate from the University of Galway, Dorothy has over 25 years experience in enterprise software engineering, tech startups, and senior leadership for SMEs and multinationals. Dorothy specialises in scaling technology companies from rapid-growth greenfield sites to global software R&D organisations. Her background includes multinational companies such as Alphabet (Google) Abbott Vascular, and EPAM Systems, a US publicly-listed Forbes Fast 25 Tech company. Listed as one of Ireland’s top 25 women in engineering, Dorothy also co-founded her first multi-award winning startup in 2010, an enterprise marketing automation company, Element Wave which ran for seven years. More recently, Dorothy was Vice President, Managing Director and Site Lead at Rent the Runway’s European headquarters in Galway from 2019 to 2024. Dorothy is also a member of the Board of Directors of Croí Heart and Stroke, a non-profit organisation with a mission to conquer heart disease and stroke, with a special focus on the West of Ireland. She also acts as a startup mentor and advisor for early stage entrepreneurs.
Elisa Guardabasso
Head of Strategic Innovation
TapCreative
Bio
Elisa Guardabasso is a strategic innovator passionate about transforming customer and employee experiences. With over seven years of experience leading innovation programs across EMEIA, she helps organizations tackle complex challenges through disruptive thinking and problem-solving. Elisa focuses on the intersection of technology and human decision-making, exploring how AI can enhance human capabilities in strategy and innovation. She has worked for EY wavespace Dublin & EY wavespace Nordics, and the London Design Thinkers Academy to embed design thinking across industries. AtTapCreative, Elisa leads the Innovation Lab, developing solutions that keep clients ahead of market shifts. With an MA in Psychology of Human Resources and Organizations and a Harvard pre-MBA in business analytics, she blends human-centered design with business strategy to drive growth and to drive growth and organizational effectiveness.
Julian Esposito
Head of Digital Experience & Creative Strategy
TapCreative
Bio
Julian Esposito is a seasoned creative leader with over two decades of expertise in digital and creative strategy. With a diverse portfolio of global clients, he brings a collaborative approach to crafting impactful narratives and immersive experiences that resonate across all stages of the user journey. With a strong focus on innovation, Julian has led teams in OMD EMEA and Core, Ireland’s largest marketing communications company, designing digital experiences that drive measurable value for clients. At TapCreative, he pushes the
boundaries of creativity, using a strategic blend of technology and design to deliver solutions that connect brands with their audiences. Julian’s passion for creativity and strategic thinking has been instrumental in driving successful campaigns and projects throughout his career and continues to shape Tap’s approach to forward-thinking projects.
David Monaghan
Deputy Editor
Business & Finance
Bio
David Monaghan is a journalist, critic, editor and radio host who writes about arts, culture, Film, tech, and LGBTQ+ and community issues for HeadStuff, GCN, Dublin Inquirer, Business & Finance, and others. They are a two-time arts graduate, having completed a BA International in English with Film, and an MA in Film Studies. In 2017, they were shortlisted for ‘Journalist of the Year’ at the National Student Media Awards in Ireland.
Alison McMurtrie
Top 15 Women of FinTech Ireland | Serial Entrepreneur
Bio
Alison had an international career, with exposure to Operations, HR, marketing and more. She leverages this experience gleaned working her way up to exec in a global technology company to support and work in the startup ecosystem. A serial entrepreneur, Alison has founded cybersecurity and investment platforms, leveraging AI and blockchain technologies, with successful VC funding and exits. Alison is an active investor, mentor and advisor to startups in UK and Ireland, with a focus on diversity and tech and active supporter of FinTech innovation.
Kieran Flanagan
SVP Marketing
Hubspot
Bio
Kieran is a Marketing & Revenue leader for brands like Zapier and HubSpot. He’s also a prominent advisor, investor and co-hosts the popular podcast on AI – Marketing Against the Grain.Long:Kieran Flanagan has a proven track record in helping scale-up businesses, from start-ups to enterprise-level, grow their traffic, users, and revenue.He’s former CMO at Zapier and currently works as an SVP Marketing at HubSpot, where he has helped the business grow internationally, move to a product-led business, quadrupled their marketing demand, and built out their media team, including the acquisition of ‘The Hustle.’He is also a podcast host, advisor, and investor in early-stage companies.
David Crozier
Director
Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC)
Bio
David is Director of the £16.3m Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), a joint venture between Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast. Previously he was CEO of Software NI, representing the £1.7 billion software industry having spent over a decade at QUB’s Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. He was appointed to the DSIT (previously DCMS) College of Experts in 2021, the NI Cyber Security Steering Group in 2018 and was, until recently, Chair of SpecialisterneNI. He was awarded a CBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List for services to the economy.
Jon Eller
VP of Global Sales
Concentric AI
Bio
Jonathan Eller began his career working in computer forensics at the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Since moving to the private sector he has held leadership roles at two of leading cybersecurity companies, Proofpoint and Crowdstrike, and now heads worldwide sales at data security company, Concentric AI.
Máirín Murray
CEO
TechFoundHer
Bio
Máirín Murray is a self proclaimed fire starter – she is a tech leader, innovator, and champion for inclusive innovation. She is a strong advocate for equity in the tech startup ecosystem—driven to change the status quo where women tech entrepreneurs are too often under-estimated, under-funded, and too often under the radar. As CEO of TechFoundHer, she’s on a mission to drive one million women worldwide to start tech ventures. The recently launched Innovation Labs programme has propelled women across Ireland to develop prototypes and MVPs that address real-world challenges. An award-winning entrepreneur, Mairin also brings experience from leading multi platform campaigns and services at the BBC. She has a uniquely interdisciplinary background, having first studied Philosophy before completing an MSc in Computer Science, perspectives that fuel her passion for harnessing tech to drive positive change and interest in Tech for Good.
Dr. Lollie Mancey
Internationally Acclaimed Anthropologist, Futurist & Programme Director
UCD Innovation Academy
Bio
Dr. Lollie Mancey is an internationally acclaimed anthropologist, futurist, and cultural strategist, whose work spans the intersection of technology, human culture, and innovation. With a PhD in Organisational Learning and a career dedicated to decoding societal and technological shifts, she helps global organisations, policymakers, and entrepreneurs navigate the profound changes driven by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. As Programme Director and entrepreneurial specialist at University College Dublin’s Innovation Academy, Dr. Mancey empowers the next generation of innovators and business leaders with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Her approach blends academic excellence—evident in her multiple teaching awards, including the UCD Excellence in Teaching Award —with real-world entrepreneurial success, as she holds directorships in three thriving businesses and champions underrepresented founders in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Known for her ability to demystify complex technological trends, Dr. Mancey inspires audiences to reimagine the future of leadership, trust, and human flourishing. Her insights into how AI is reshaping cultural rituals—from work and relationships to ethics and death—are both thought-provoking and actionable. Whether helping organisations embed ethical principles into their digital transformations or guiding leaders to create inclusive spaces for innovation, her work bridges the gap between human-centred strategy and technological progress. A dynamic storyteller, Dr. Mancey’s captivating narrative skills earned her the title of Dublin Story Slam Champion and have made her a sought-after speaker at global conferences. She has appeared on the Tommy Tiernan Show, co-presents RTÉ’s science programme Futureville, and collaborates with NASA on eco-systemic shifts within their Convergent Aeronautics Solutions project. She also hosts a popular podcast, An Entrepreneur Like You, and her monthly radio show on Dublin South FM further underscores her commitment to sharing knowledge and sparking dialogue on the most pressing challenges of our time. In 2025, Dr. Mancey’s influence continues to grow as she delivers compelling keynotes and workshops on topics such as AI ethics, progressive education, and the future of work. Her major speaking engagements include the Pendulum Summit, the CFO Summit with the Financial Times (FT), and other global leadership events. Her unique ability to integrate cultural anthropology with practical innovation strategies positions her as a thought leader shaping a brighter, more inclusive, and human-centred future.
Alan Browne
Co-Founder & CEO
Soarvo
Bio
Alan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Soarvo and the Executive Chairman of KOREC Group. As the co-founder of Soarvo, Alan has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s vision and technological innovation. In his role at KOREC Group, Alan has been instrumental in expanding the company’s market reach, strengthening partnerships and driving growth through innovative strategies. Recognised for his entrepreneurial achievements, Alan was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2022.
Joan Mulvihill
Digitalization and Creativity Evangelist
Siemens
Bio
Joan Mulvihill is the Digitalization and Creativity Evangelist for Siemens who spends her days turning chaos into creativity. On meeting her you immediately sense this is a woman who has found her purpose and she is pursuing it relentlessly. Relentlessly busy revolutionizing industries by helping organizations embrace digitalisation, Joan is also on a broader quest to rehumanise organisations. Digitalisation and Rehumanisation may sound like strange bedfellows but when you hear this futurist speak it all makes sense. As a keynote speaker, this “artist-leader” knows the qualities of light and dark, that the values of colour and tone are not just descriptors for art but for life. She spends her days asking tough questions of herself and of industry. She is arresting in her honesty and in her own words is “a practitioner of extreme vulnerability”. She is a professional artist who paints commentary on how technology, society, and human creativity collide in the most unexpected, delightful and sometimes dark ways. This new series of paintings with the working title of The Perspectives of a Woman in Tech, Sometimes She’s Angry is far removed from any corporate slide-deck on digitalisation you’ve seen. Welcome to her work in this exciting, uncomfortable and insightful art tech talk; “Digitalisation Unplugged, Humanity Rewired”.
Aileen Hayes
Managing Director
Endeavor Ireland
Bio
Aileen is the Managing Director of Endeavor Ireland. Endeavor is a global network for fast-scaling high-impact entrepreneurs with 15 founder members in Ireland from Wayflyer to Cubic Telecom and Sculpted by Aimee. Aileen joined Endeavor with experience in both large and entrepreneurial organisations across commercial growth, brand building and customer operations . Most recently, she was Director of Commercial Growth & Astronaut Readiness with Virgin Galactic, the world’s first spaceline, building their sales engine, lead community and spaceflight experience. Other work included management consulting with Oliver Wyman in the UK, the creation of a new flanker brand for Virgin Media UK, working on the launch of Ireland’s first National Sustainability Accelerator, 2050, and supporting early-stage startup fundraising. She holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE and a BA in Business and Law (UCD).
Marieke Flament
Investor & Advisor
Project Mentor, Unicef
Bio
Marieke, a French-born computer engineer, brings extensive international experience in scaling blockchain start-ups. Most recently, as CEO of the NEAR Foundation, she played a pivotal role in scaling the platform from 50,000 to 14 million monthly active users, helping position NEAR as one of the fastest-growing Layer 1 blockchains. Before NEAR, Marieke was instrumental in growing Circle from zero to two million users in less than two years and launching USDC. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Marieke is committed to leveraging blockchain technology to address real-world challenges. She advises UNICEF’s Giga initiative and IHC, focusing on blockchain strategies to enhance connectivity and promote transparency. Additionally, Marieke serves as a Non-Executive Director at IG Group, a FTSE 250 company, where she offers valuable insights into global fintech innovation.
Vartika Manasvi
VP of Strategic Development & Partnerships
BNS-UEP
Bio
Vartika Manasvi is a tech generalist, operator, and serial entrepreneur with over 18 years of global experience driving innovation at the nexus of technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact. As a forward-thinking leader, she currently serves as Executive Director and Innovation Advisor at Default Global and Growth Coach at two of Canada’s premier incubators: Communitech (Waterloo’s leading tech hub) and VentureLab (Ontario’s hardware innovation engine). Previously, she held pivotal roles as Senior Advisor for Deep Tech at MaRS Discovery District, NASSCOM, Seedstars, and DMZ, shaping strategies for AI adoption and global market expansion. A dynamic builder, Vartika has founded and scaled multiple ventures, including StackRaft, an AI-powered recruiting platform she led to a successful exit as Founder & CEO, and IMEYOU, a geolocation-based NFC messaging startup acquired after surpassing 1 million users. Her corporate tenure at NVIDIA saw her catalyze the growth of AI startups through GPU technology, fostering an ecosystem that propelled early-stage innovation. At MaRS Discovery District, she managed a portfolio of 1,200+ companies, advising on scaling, AI integration, and cross-border growth strategies. Renowned for her strategic acumen, Vartika has counseled governments, nonprofits, and venture capitals on AI policy, ethical tech frameworks, and emerging markets. A champion of equitable innovation, she is an active angel investor and mentor, advocating fiercely for digital sovereignty and responsible AI. Her thought leadership graces global stages, with keynote appearances at top conferences on AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of work, while her insights are featured in Quartz, Forbes, CNBC, and The Globe and Mail. Holding an MBA from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Vartika blends technical expertise with systems thinking to navigate the complexities of technology, policy, and global trade. Passionate about designing inclusive AI ecosystems, she empowers organizations to tackle multifaceted challenges and scale with integrity, ensuring progress aligns with humanity’s broader aspirations.
Lorraine E. Curham
Head of Operations & Founder
NDRC & Fierce
Bio
Lorraine E. Curham is the Head of Operations at NDRC and the Founder of Fierce, a high-impact, no nonsense member network that elevates women founders in tech. Fierce provides expert knowledge, resources, and mentorship to help women build and scale startups globally. Based at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, Lorraine has worked with hundreds of startups and leading investors across Ireland, Europe, and the US.
Kirk Offel
CEO
Overwatch Mission Critical
Bio
Kirk Offel is the CEO of OVERWATCH Mission Critical, a firm combining traditional strategic data centre consulting with full-service owner representation for the Mission Critical and Telecom industries. His career began in 1995 aboard a US Navy Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine (SSN-691), laying the groundwork for over two decades of leadership in the data centre space. Kirk has held key executive roles at major organisations including Medtronic, Active Power, Eaton, Hewlett-Packard (EYP), CyrusOne, NOVA Mission Critical, and Aligned Data Centers, consistently driving innovation and strategic growth. He is the founder of the Data Center Austin Conference (DC/AC), a leading technical summit fostering collaboration around future capacity challenges, and the host of the Data Center Revolution Podcast, where he explores emerging trends with industry leaders. Named to the 2010 Military Top 40 under 40, Kirk continues to shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure, working with Fortune 1000 companies and some of the world’s largest data centre providers.
Aaron Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
Hurree
Bio
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Aaron Gibson dropped out of school at 16 and went on to successfully launch and exit two tech startups by the age of 25. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Hurree, an AI-driven data ecosystem that revolutionises how businesses access and leverage their data regardless of where it resides. Hurree compiles data from diverse sources, enabling businesses to seamlessly analyse, forecast, and share data from various platforms.
Idriss Baba-Moussa
Business Director & Executive Committee Member
Meta
Bio
Idriss Baba-Moussa Business Director & Executive Committee Member, Meta Idriss is a seasoned tech leader with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Sales Director for Meta’s Small and Medium Businesses organisation. With a strong background in leadership across EMEA markets, he excels in guiding teams through complex challenges and high-growth environments. He is passionate about building responsible AI and inclusive leadership.
Charlie Taylor
Technology and Innovation Editor
Business Post
Bio
Charlie Taylor is technology and innovation editor at The Business Post. He edits Connected, a tech-focused magazine, and co-hosts the Connected AI Podcast. Before joining The Business Post three years ago, Charlie spent a number of years at The Irish Times in various editorial roles.
Cecilia Ma
Investment Manager
Norrsken VC
Bio
Cecilia Ma is an Investment Manager at Norrsken VC, the leading European impact VC investing in startups tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Cecilia has deep experience across the full investment lifecycle, with a background spanning investment banking at Moelis & Company, private equity at Ares Management, and climate-focused investing at BeyondNetZero. At Norrsken VC, she leads sourcing and investing efforts in the UK market, with a particular focus on startups leveraging deep tech to drive scalable impact.
Ciarán Murray
CEO
Olas Foundation
Bio
Olas was founded by Ciarán Murray, a seasoned veteran of the blockchain industry. Aside from advising on numerous blockchain projects down the years, in addition to having released a synthetics assets proof-of-concept , Ciarán previously worked in the media industry for British Sky Broadcasting. He is not only well placed to understand the issues facing the media industry but also how to apply blockchain and other distributed technologies to remedy them.
Sarah Bogossian
Venture Partner and Head of Capital Formation
Elkstone
Bio
Sarah Bogossian is Venture Partner and Head of Capital Formation with Elkstone. Founded in 2011, Elkstone is best known for its venture investments in start-ups such as Flipdish, LetsGetChecked, Manna, ProtexAI and SoapBox Labs, and has invested in more than 60 startups through its venture arm. Sarah has 20+ years experience in corporate finance and previously led Tech and Video Gaming sectors in an Investment Bank. Her expertise and track record lie in strategic advice, funding for scale and complex mergers and acquisitions – having advised high-growth companies across Ireland and Europe – focusing on value maximisation. In her role with Elkstone, Sarah oversees capital formation, supports early-stage and scaling companies and manages investor relations. Strongly connected within the Irish Tech Ecosystem, Sarah is passionate about working with high-growth companies to achieve their world domination plans.
Bivin Varghese
Vice President & Region Head – Ireland
Tech Mahindra
Bio
Bivin Varghese, Vice President and Enterprise Head for Ireland at Tech Mahindra, leads the charge in driving digital transformation and AI adoption across the island. With a career spanning several years, he brings extensive experience in solutioning and consulting to the forefront of his role. His expertise extends across diverse industries such as manufacturing, banking and financial services, retail CPG, and healthcare, where he has consistently delivered strategic counsel and nurtured invaluable CXO relationships. Passionate about unlocking the hidden potential within organizations, Bivin collaborates closely with clients to deliver better business outcomes through emerging technology solutions. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he actively volunteers with organizations dedicated to the development of teenagers and young adults, reflecting his commitment to fostering a brighter future. Bivin resides in Dublin. His enthusiasm for AI adoption, coupled with his dedication to client success, makes him a dynamic force in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Aanchal Mittal
Application Security Leader
IAS
Bio
Aanchal Mittal is a visionary Cybersecurity leader, driving transformative change in application security and risk management. As the Application Security Manager at Integral Ad Science (IAS), she has been instrumental in enhancing the company’s security posture, ensuring resilience against evolving cyber threats. She is passionate about mentoring and empowering professionals, bridging the gap between security and innovation. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, Aanchal continues to lead initiatives that redefine cybersecurity, ensuring that business stays ahead of emerging threats in an increasingly digital world.
Alain Méric
VP Sales
TELUS Digital
Bio
Alain Méric is a global executive leader with deep expertise at the intersection of technology, innovation, and digital trust. With a proven track record in leading high-performance teams across digital customer experience, AI data services, and trust & safety operations—building resilient strategies that drive both growth and impact at scale. As a strategic and visionary leader, Alain has guided multinational teams through periods of rapid change and digital disruption. His strategic insight and operational acumen have empowered companies to expand globally, optimize performance, and remain ahead of emerging trends in the digital economy. Based in the Bordeaux region, Alain brings a deep commitment to excellence, integrity, and sustainable impact in the digital world. His leadership style is defined by agility, empowerment, and a relentless focus on value creation for both clients and teams.
Kate Colleary
Founder and Director
Pembroke Privacy
Bio
Kate Colleary is Founder and Director of Pembroke Privacy, an award-winning Data Protection, Privacy & AI Governance consultancy with offices in Dublin and London. She is highly regarded worldwide as an expert in data protection and privacy. Kate is honoured to represent the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as its Country Leader in Ireland and was awarded the prestigious Westin Emeritus Fellow title, which recognises world leaders in data protection and privacy. She was awarded ‘Best in Data Protection’ by the Global 100 which recognises the world’s leading firms and individuals who are leaders within their chosen areas of specialisation. She has also been awarded the “Fellow of Information Privacy” (FIP) qualification by the IAPP which is reserved for seasoned professionals in the privacy world. Kate is a qualified Solicitor and a Certified Privacy Professional/Europe and Certified Information Privacy Professional. In Pembroke Privacy she leads a team of consultants providing data protection and AI services to global clients including clients developing and deploying AI. She is on the Data Protection faculty of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland and Kings Inns and speaks on data protection and AI issues globally.
Ciaran O’Mara
Co-founder & CTO
Protex AI
Bio
Recently named on Forbes 30 under 30 list, Ciaran O’Mara co-founded Protex AI with the vision of harnessing the best in AI technology to help EHS teams be more proactive and contribute to a zero-harm work environment. Protex AI uses camera software to identify areas of risk in an organisation before accidents occur. Using computer vision, the platform enables companies to effectively identify and correct the non-compliant behavior trends that lead to accidents. As CTO, Ciaran is an advocate for the application of AI and computer vision in the workplace, regularly contributing at a number of international technology offline and online events on this very subject.
Anne Lanigan
Technology, Services & Consumer
Enterprise Ireland
Bio
Anne is a member of the Senior Leadership Team in Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government agency responsible for the development of Irish owned enterprise. She is currently Divisional Manager for their Technology, Services and Consumer Division, based in Dublin. Anne joined Enterprise Ireland in 2003 and has held a number of management positions, including Director of the Tokyo office, Head of the Brexit Unit and more recently Regional Director for Europe when she was based in Amsterdam. Anne is a mechanical engineer by profession and previous to joining Enterprise Ireland worked in software development, banking, and medical device manufacture as well as running her own business. Anne is also currently on the boards of Brussels based Trade Promotion Europe and the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Anne passionately believes in the potential of Irish enterprise and the expanded role it can and must play in Ireland’s future.
Carmel Crimmins
Host
Reuters Econ World
Bio
Carmel Crimmins is the host of Reuters Econ World podcast, a weekly deep dive into an economic idea driving the news. The show features outside guests and Reuters correspondents and in its first year has already picked up two Webby Award nominations. Carmel is also a senior producer on Reuters World News, the news agency’s flagship daily news show.
Prior to podcasting, Carmel was based in New York, where she ran Reuters’ coverage of Wall Street and financial services across the Americas. She has worked in London, Frankfurt and Manila. She was named a Reuters’ Journalist of the Year in 2007 for her role in reporting on the suppression of pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.
Harmony Murphy
Global Tech Influencer & Columnist
Bio
Harmony is an award winning top tech influencer, her career spans senior commercial head, author, trade columnist and speaker across the UK and Europe! Harnessing a deep understanding of tech companies and digital knowledge (currently Google, ex eBay and The Telegraph Newspaper). A senior transformational leader with a customer centric-style who navigates businesses and systems with precision and tenacity. Murphy’s published work includes her recent novel Member 23 – “The Height of Hope’ selling in most regions across the world, a motivational self-growth book documenting her trip to Mount Everest with “work place” wisdoms and more importantly “life learnings” to help empower others! Some say a modern mogul and in a uniquely peaceful manner.. not shy to express her extensive intellect in her field… with a flair of raw authenticity!
Bart Becks
EIC Board Member
EIC
Bio
Bart Becks is a serial innovator and entrepreneur from Belgium, with a proven track record of igniting digital innovation, fueling growth and launching new ventures. In recent years, Bart served as the Executive Chairman at EURACTIV, steering its transformation into a premier media network covering EU policy news across 13 countries. EURACTIV was recently acquired by a prominent European media group. Concurrently, Bart serves as the Executive Chairperson at E-Health Venture, where he oversees the development of an ecosystem integrating strategic business, research, and technology partnerships. Additionally, he is a co-founder of BeCentral, which, since its establishment in 2017, has evolved into one of Europe’s foremost Tech and Digital Skills campuses. During his nearly decade-long tenure as CEO of Belgacom Skynet (now Proximus), Bart played a pivotal role in propelling the company to become Belgium’s largest internet and digital media entity. Subsequently, he joined the European Media Group SBS Broadcasting, which underwent acquisition by the private equity groups KKR & Permira and merged with ProSiebenSat1 to form one of Europe’s largest media groups. Following a significant period in California, Bart extended his involvement in startups and scale-ups as a founder, advisor, or angel investor – essentially in the domains of SAAS, digital media and healthcare. He also assumed the role of Chairman at iMinds (now IMEC), a renowned research, innovation, and incubation institute. Bart believes fervently in the transformative potential of technology to enhance both personal and professional lives, positively impacting society. Considering this, he is currently focused on the opportunities and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence, with the ambition to support and create initiatives in that domain.
Peter Bolger
Partner, Head of Technology and Commercial
EY Law Ireland
Bio
Peter leads the technology and commercial law practice at EY Law Ireland, advising on all aspects of technology law, IP and commercial agreements. Peter’s expertise is built on 20 years’ experience as a Partner in the commercial department of a leading full-service corporate law firm, Head of Intellectual Property, Technology and Privacy at another prominent full-service corporate law firm, and as in-house legal counsel at global payments firm Elavon. Peter holds a BCL and Master’s Degree in Commercial Law from University College Dublin. He is a practising solicitor in Ireland and a solicitor (non-practising) in England and Wales, and a qualified Irish and EU trade mark attorney. Peter ranks highly in Ireland for data protection and technology and at a global level for IP in the leading legal ranking publications. How Peter is building a better working world “I achieve better outcomes for our clients and their customers across innovation, new technologies, IP and data by leveraging the multi-disciplinary insights and expertise not only within EY Law but also with our EY colleagues, nationally and internationally. I understand the interface between technology and law through all stages of a project from ideation to implementation, and the interplay of these factors with the client’s commercial concerns and objectives. This is how I help to build a better working world.”
Tech Hive Stage Speakers
Ben Colman
CEO and Co-Founder
Reality Defender
Efua Akumanyi
Co-CTO
Coding Black Females
Brendan Barry
CTO
Equal 1
Bio
With experience in developing highly complex AI solutions, Brendan Barry oversees the team that is bringing the company’s silicon quantum strategy to the next phase.
Most recently, Brendan was Director of VPU (Vision Processing Unit) Development at Intel Movidius where he ensured the successful integration of Movidius’ key technology into Intel, proliferation of VPU technology into other Intel products, and development of next generation tools for AI, ISP and computer vision products. Prior to the Intel acquisition, as Vice President of Engineering at Movidius, Brendan led the development of three generations of Myriad products, including the successful development of Neural Compute Engine, DSP and CV hardware engines and associated software development tools to harness the power efficient flexible architecture.
Nabanita Roy
Senior Manager – Data Science, EY
Education Lead, Women in AI Ireland
Dr Sabina Brennan
Neuroscientist, ADAPT Centre, Trinity College Dublin
Irish Times No 1 best-selling author
Fernando Dominguez Pinuaga
Vice President
SandboxAQ
Richard Skinner
CEO
Phased AI
Robert McArdle
EMEA Director, Senior Threat Researcher
Trend Micro
