Over 400 business leaders attended last year, with more than 70% of participants representing senior decision-making roles.

Business Summit 2026: The Business of AI

This flagship University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics event will examine how local and global organisations can navigate The Business of AI, with a focus on artificial intelligence for the public good, democratising opportunity, catalysing resilient business models, and scaling innovation in regulated sectors including healthcare, MedTech and financial services.

Over 400 business leaders attended last year, with more than 70% of participants representing senior decision-making roles.

This year’s confirmed speakers include:

𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

- Majella Mungovan, Vice President of Financial Operations, Meta

- John Clancy, Founder & CEO, Galvia AI

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥

- Norah Casey, Investor, Entrepreneur & Broadcaster

- John O'Sullivan, General Partner, Act Venture Capital

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥

- Deirdre Giblin, VP Global Technology Operations & Site Lead, Datavant Ireland

- Joe Power, Senior Director, Digital Finance Transformation, Medtronic

Industry & Regional Leadership

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

- Karen Ronan, CEO, Galway Chamber of Commerce

The programme will also feature research insights from leading University of Galway professors, alongside industry case studies exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping AI adoption in enterprise.

Friday, 27 March 2026

08:30 – 14:00 (includes breakfast & lunch)

Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway

Places are limited. Secure your place now:

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