Applying AI Events in Dublin

Learn how to use AI to boost your business at our "AI Implementation in Business" workshop - don't miss out on this opportunity to level up!

Welcome to AI Implementation in Business!

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your business operations?

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses that harness the power of AI are leading the way in innovation, efficiency, and growth. This workshop is designed to give you the tools and insights to integrate AI into your business strategy, transforming how you operate and make decisions. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the competition or explore the full potential of AI, this training will help you take that crucial next step.

Whether you're a small startup or a large corporation, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital age. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the field!

Why Learn About AI

In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, understanding AI is crucial for staying competitive and driving innovation. Learning about AI equips you with the knowledge to leverage its capabilities effectively, making you a valuable asset in any organization.

01) Drive Innovation

AI opens doors to new possibilities, enabling you to create innovative solutions and improve existing processes.

02) Enhance Decision-Making

By analyzing data more efficiently, AI provides valuable insights that lead to better, data-driven decisions.

03) Gain a Competitive Edge

Mastering AI technology positions you ahead of the curve, giving you an advantage in a technology-driven market.

What You'll Gain from this Workshop 01) In-Depth Knowledge

Understand the core concepts of AI and its strategic importance in modern business.

02) Hands-On Experience

Acquire practical skills through interactive sessions and real-world AI applications.

03) Strategic Integration

Learn how to effectively integrate AI into your business strategy to drive growth and innovation.

04) Enhanced Decision-Making

Develop the ability to leverage AI for improved data analysis and informed decision-making

Who Should Attend 01) Business Leaders & Managers

Those seeking to understand how AI can optimize operations and drive strategic growth

02) Entrepreneurs & Innovators

Individuals looking to leverage AI for innovative solutions in startups or small businesses

03) Technology Enthusiasts

Individuals eager to explore AI’s potential and its transformative impact across different sectors.

Building AI Products That Matter explores what it really takes to turn AI ideas into products that create real business impact. Join us for an honest discussion on moving beyond experimentation, identifying meaningful problems, validating outcomes, and building AI solutions that scale in production. Expect practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world perspectives from teams actively delivering AI products.

🔹 Talk 1: Building AI Into Products: Why Some Efforts Fail Before They Begin
AI is rapidly becoming a core part of modern products, with teams increasingly able to add powerful capabilities in a matter of days. When done well, it can unlock entirely new user experiences, drive efficiency, and create meaningful competitive advantage. But while the technology has never been more accessible, successfully integrating it into real products requires more than just plugging in a model.
Many teams move quickly to add AI features without first addressing the underlying foundations — particularly data quality and workflow design. The result is often inconsistent outputs, low adoption, and systems that struggle to deliver real value at scale. In practice, AI tends to amplify the strengths and weaknesses of the environment it operates in, making these prerequisites critical.

Speaker: Cathal Ó Riain, Director of Data Products at Cubic³
Through roles with Accenture, Aon, Flutter and Cubic, Cathal has experience building and scaling data-driven products and AI-enabled systems in enterprise environments. In this talk, he explores the key foundations required to effectively integrate AI into products — from preparing high-quality data to embedding AI into processes where it can genuinely add value — along with practical lessons on how to set AI initiatives up for success from the outset.

🔹 Talk 2: The Customer Insights Stack: What It Really Takes to Build (And When You Shouldn't)
Every company sits on a huge amount of customer insight data - call recordings, support tickets, sales conversations - that rarely gets revisited. At the same time, building internal AI tooling has never been easier, leading many teams into a “build everything” mindset. But when building becomes cheap, deciding what’s actually worth building becomes the real challenge. Teams often end up with fragmented tools that don’t scale, are difficult to maintain, and fail to deliver clarity or adoption.

Speaker: Richard Blythman, Co-Founder & CEO of Naptha AI
Richard has experience building both custom enterprise solutions and scalable productized platforms in this space. In this talk, he explores the spectrum from lightweight AI workflows using Claude Code to fully productionized customer insight systems, including the trade-offs, investment considerations, and performance comparisons against custom-built solutions.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Q&A: Bring your toughest product challenges; our speakers are ready for your questions.
• Networking: As always, we’ll have plenty of food and drinks to fuel the conversation. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people from Dublin’s product community.

⚠️ RSVP & Check-in Information
Please RSVP only if you can attend in person.

Transport: The venue is easily accessible via the Green Luas Line, with direct access from Dublin City Centre.

Thursday, Jun 25 · 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST
Cubic³ Office Dublin · The Hive, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18, D18 Y2C9

See you soon!
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Explore how Generative AI is reshaping society and workplaces, enhancing productivity and innovation.

Welcome to Generative AI for Society and Workplace!

Dive into the transformative world of Generative AI with this workshop, designed to empower professionals to harness the latest AI technologies for both societal and workplace innovation. Through a series of engaging modules, participants will explore foundational concepts, and advanced applications, with real-world use cases.

This workshop will provide the tools and knowledge needed to effectively integrate Generative AI into various business processes, navigate ethical considerations, and lead AI-driven initiatives. Join us to become a pivotal force in shaping the future of your industry with Generative AI.

Claim a 5% Discount on this workshop, click here to access!

Why Learn About Generative AI

Generative AI stands at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping industries by enabling new ways to create content, automate processes, and analyze data.

This knowledge empowers professionals to lead in the adoption of cutting-edge tools that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, prepare for future challenges, and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly AI-integrated world.

01) Innovation and Creativity

Generative AI opens new avenues for creativity and innovation, allowing for the generation of novel ideas, designs, and solutions that can transform industries.

02) Efficiency and Automation

It significantly enhances efficiency, automating routine tasks and analyzing complex data sets quickly, freeing up human resources for more strategic activities.

03) Competitive Advantage

Understanding and implementing Generative AI technologies provides a significant competitive edge, helping organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What You'll Gain from this Workshop 01) Comprehensive Skill Development

Develop a deep understanding of Generative AI, mastering foundational concepts, and advanced applications to implement AI solutions effectively in their organizations.

02) Practical Application and Automation Strategies

Gain practical insights and experience through real-world use cases and exercises, learning to integrate Generative AI into business processes to boost efficiency and drive innovation.

03) Ethical Understanding and Risk Management

Explore AI's ethical implications, understand potential risks, and learn strategies for responsible deployment to meet industry standards.

04) Leadership and Innovation Preparation

Learn how to lead AI-driven projects and foster innovation within their teams, positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in their respective fields.

Who Should Attend 01) Business Leaders & Executives

Senior professionals exploring strategic AI integrations for operational and competitive advancements.

02) HR Professionals and Policy Makers

Ideal for those keen to navigate the ethical, regulatory, and workforce challenges presented by AI technologies.

03) Innovators and Technologists

Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts seeking to leverage AI for new business solutions and societal impact.

A cinema-style book club series on AI, power, and what comes next—from The Coming Wave to Empire of AI.

We’re not just reading about AI anymore.
We’re living inside it.

From breakthroughs to disruption, AI is reshaping how we work, think, and lead.

But beneath all the innovation lies a deeper question:

👉 Who is shaping this future and who truly benefits from it?

This is the second session of a 2-part live series on AI, power, and society.

We go deeper into the bestseller book Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI by Karen Hao , unpacking the ambitions, power, and contradictions behind the race to build AI.

🎬 THE EXPERIENCE

This is not a typical book club. It’s a curated space for thinking, questioning, and understanding what comes next.

Hosted at Odeon Point Square Cinema, one of Dublin’s most iconic cinematic venues, this is far from your typical book club experience.

👉 Think:

• cinematic setting
• immersive conversation
• curated, intimate experience

🧠 WHAT THIS SESSION IS ABOUT

Written by award-winning journalist Karen Hao, one of the leading voices covering artificial intelligence and the tech industry, Empire of AI pulls back the curtain on the rise of OpenAI, Sam Altman, and the race to build machines powerful enough to reshape the world.

Drawing from deep reporting and insider access, the book explores the dreams, ambitions, and growing tensions behind the companies driving the AI revolution.

This session will unpack:

• The hidden power dynamics shaping the future of AI
• The tension between idealism, profit, and control
• What the race toward AGI means for creativity, work, and society
• Whether AI is being built for humanity or simply becoming another empire

🔁 PART OF A 2-PART SERIES

This event is Part 2 of a curated AI series:

Part 1 — The Coming Wave (April 30)
→ Understanding the scale and speed of AI disruption

Part 2 — Empire of AI (September 30)
→ Who holds the power behind AI systems
(based on Empire of AI by Karen Hao)

👉 Attend one or both but together, they tell the full story.

✨ WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

This event is part of My SafeSpace , a platform rethinking how we engage with books.

We don’t just recommend or summarize books. We turn them into experiences, conversations, and perspective shifts.

👉 Think Blinkist or Audible meets real-life dialogue but deeper, human, and interactive.

🧩 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

✔️ A guided breakdown of key ideas from the book
✔️ Real conversation on AI, power, and society
✔️ A curated, intimate setting (not a crowded event)
✔️ Open discussion — your perspective matters
✔️ Networking with curious, forward-thinking people

👥 WHO THIS IS FOR

• Professionals trying to understand AI beyond the headlines
• Leaders navigating change
• Curious minds who want depth, not just content
• Anyone asking: What does this mean for me?

🎟️ CALL TO ACTION

If you're trying to understand AI , this is your room.
If you're trying to navigate it , this is your conversation.

👉 Limited seats due to venue capacity , secure your spot now.

April 30th, 2026 : Our first live cinematic book club in the Iconic Offices in Dublin.

A room full of curious minds, thoughtful conversations, and genuinely wonderful people.
The energy in that room was something special.

🎁 Bonus (Limited)

The first attendees to register will receive:

• A complimentary copy of one of the featured books
• Exclusive early access to My SafeSpace
• A free trial of our mobile app featuring curated book recommendations
• Access to immersive audio summaries, our monthly newsletter, and more surprises to come

The Ireland AI Conference 2026 gathers 300 of Ireland's AI, Business, and Tech Leaders for an evening of content and networking.

Featuring a networking app to facilitate hundreds of pre-arranged meetings, The Ireland AI Conference 2026 gathers 300 of Ireland's AI, Business, and Tech Leaders for an evening of content and networking.

It is hosted by Startup Network Europe, an Irish Company that has hosted 280+ events in 50 European Cities since 2021.

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AGENDA

6:00pm-6:20pm: Registration

6:20pm-6:30pm: Introduction

6:30pm-7:15pm: Panel Discussion

• Rob Quigley, VP of Engineering at Vectra AI
• Anthony Brew, Senior Director of AI at Shutterstock
• Orla Doyle, Senior Director Data Science at Novartis
• Chris Donnelly, Chief Information Officer at BWG Foods UC
• Foyin Olajide-Bello, Director, Engineering, AI and Data at Deloitte
• Richard Hodgins, Chief Technology Officer at Intuition Publishing

&:15pm-10:00pm: Networking at Convention Centre Dublin, with hundreds of meetings pre-arranged with a networking app

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ABOUT STARTUP NETWORK EUROPE

Startup Network Europe is an Irish Company that has hosted 280 events since 2021.

Click here for a directory of our past events - they include:

• The Dublin AI Conference 2026 (a full house of 300 attendees)
• The Dublin AI Conference 2025 (speakers included Emer Higgins T.D., Minister of State for the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform)
• The European AI Conference 2024 (full-day event in Google’s European HQ in Dublin)
• The European Startup Conference 2022 (online event with speakers like Steve Wozniak)

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