Applying AI Events in Dublin

Explore how Generative AI is reshaping society and workplaces, enhancing productivity and innovation.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Vision Language Models (VLMs) such as LLaVA, Qwen-VL, Nemotron VL and GPT-4o have unlocked a new era in AI where language and sight converge into a single reasoning system. These models can describe images, answer visual questions, read documents, and interpret charts — but their true power emerges when you fine-tune them on domain-specific data, teaching them to see and reason about the visual world that matters to you.

In this hands-on session, we walk through the full fine-tuning pipeline for vision-language models. We begin by understanding how these architectures work — how a visual encoder like CLIP or SigLIP is coupled with a large language model through a projection layer, and how the interplay between image tokens and text tokens enables multimodal reasoning. We then move into the practical side: preparing image-text datasets, choosing the right fine-tuning strategy (full fine-tuning vs. LoRA vs. QLoRA), configuring training with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers and PEFT, and evaluating results on real-world benchmarks.

We will also discuss when and why fine-tuning a VLM is the right approach compared to alternatives like prompt engineering or retrieval-augmented generation, and how to avoid common pitfalls such as catastrophic forgetting, overfitting on small visual datasets, and misaligned image-text pairs.

Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and — if you have one — a dataset you would like to try. By the end of the session you will have a clear, reproducible workflow for adapting any open-source vision-language model to a custom task.

**📅 Open to all levels — no prerequisites, just curiosity.**

When cyber, AI, and geopolitics collide, leadership is tested. An exclusive gathering for those shaping risk at the highest level.

ALWAYS EXPOSED: Leadership in a High-Risk World of Cyber, AI & Geopolitics brings together a select group of senior leaders for two days of candid discussion on the risks reshaping organisational leadership.

In an environment where cyber threats, AI disruption, financial crime, and geopolitical instability are increasingly interconnected, executives face growing pressure to navigate uncertainty while maintaining trust, resilience, and accountability.

This gathering convenes C-suite executives, CISOs, risk and compliance leaders, policymakers, law enforcement representatives, and academic experts for a series of focused sessions designed to explore the real-world implications of today’s evolving threat landscape.

Designed as a high-level, discussion-driven gathering, the event offers an opportunity to engage with peers and thought leaders confronting the same complex challenges shaping the future of cyber risk and governance.

Get ready to dive into the world of Digital Transformation & AI at the National MSC Conference & Expo 2026!

Digital Transformation & AI @ National MSC Conference & Expo 2026

Welcome to the ultimate event for all things digital and AI! Join us at RDS Simmonscourt for a day filled with cutting-edge insights, innovative technologies, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or just curious about the future, this event is a must-attend. Get ready to explore the latest trends, hear from industry experts, and discover how digital transformation and AI are shaping the world around us. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the future!

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Dublin, Ireland

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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