Software Engineering Events in Galway

The Intelligent Sport Ecosystem' - leveraging data pipelines and AI to support sports performance and operations.

Focusing on the Intelligent Sports Ecosystem, our third Digital Innovation for Sport event at ATU Galway brings together leaders from sport, technology and research to examine how data and AI are transforming modern sport.

Through real-world insights and examples, discover how intelligent systems can optimise operations, elevate performance, and create new pathways for participation, engagement and commercial growth.

Date: 7th May 2026 Time: 2:00 - 6:00pm Venue: The Hardiman Hotel, Eyre Square

Keynote: Leading with Presence and Power

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Melrona Kirrane, Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology at DCU Business School. A "Top Ten Woman of Influence" and a globally recognised scholar, Dr. Kirrane has spent her career documenting the ascent of women into senior management across Ireland. She will share her deep expertise on how to lead with impact while navigating the modern professional landscape.

What makes someone truly compelling at work? It’s not just competence - it’s how others experience you.

In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, Dr Melrona Kirrane explores the psychology of leadership presence and the subtle dynamics of power in modern organisations. Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world insight, she unpacks how leaders build credibility, manage impressions, and navigate the often invisible rules that shape influence.

From executive presence and self-awareness to political skill and interpersonal impact, this session offers a clear, practical framework for anyone looking to strengthen their authority and effectiveness at work.

Panel Discussion: Keeping the Human in the Leader

Following the keynote, Audrey Bleach (Cisco) will moderate a powerhouse panel featuring local industry leaders:

• Edel Kelly,Genesys

• Siobhán Dervan, Rent the Runway

• Dr. Melrona Kirrane, DCU

In an era of rapid technological shift, our panelists will discuss how to maintain empathy, resilience, and a "human-first" approach to leadership.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership toolkit or connect with the vibrant community of tech and business professionals in the West, this is an afternoon you won’t want to miss.

NOTE - you will revieve an email closer to the event requesting you to confirm your attendance. Please reply to the email to confirm

Overview

A networking event for founders, builders and operators in tech to connect, share ideas and grow together.

Tech Tribe Galway is a relaxed networking event designed to bring together people building and operating within the tech space across Galway and the West of Ireland.

This is not a panel-heavy or overly structured event. The focus is simple:
get the right people in the room and create the space for meaningful conversations.

Whether you're a founder, developer, operator, or working within a growing tech company, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, and build relationships that actually lead somewhere.

What to expect
• A great group of devs, founders, builders and operators
• Informal networking with no pressure or pitching
• Strong conversations with people doing interesting work
• A chance to expand your network locally in a genuine way

Who should sttend
• Founders and startup teams
• Developers and engineers
• Product managers and operators
• Anyone working in or around tech in Galway

A networking event for founders, builders and operators in tech to connect, share ideas and grow together.

Tech Tribe Galway is a relaxed networking event designed to bring together people building and operating within the tech space across Galway and the West of Ireland.

This is not a panel-heavy or overly structured event. The focus is simple:
get the right people in the room and create the space for meaningful conversations.

Whether you're a founder, developer, operator, or working within a growing tech company, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, and build relationships that actually lead somewhere.

What to expect

• A curated group of founders, builders and operators
• Informal networking with no pressure or pitching
• Strong conversations with people actually doing interesting work
• A chance to expand your network locally in a genuine way

Who should attend

• Founders and startup teams
• Developers and engineers
• Product managers and operators
• Anyone working in or around tech in Galway

Format

• 6:00pm – Arrival
• 6:15pm onwards – Open networking
• 8:00pm – Wrap up

Notes

This is a small, networking focused event. Spaces are limited.

itag & itag Skillnet presents: AtlanTec Conference 2026 Human Intelligence Driving Transformative Innovation

Technology is accelerating. Intelligence is evolving. The future is being built in real time.

AtlanTec Festival & Conference 2026 (5th–15th May) brings together engineers, innovators, researchers and industry leaders to explore how human intelligence drives the next era of information innovation. With a dynamic ten-day program and a high-impact Conference on 14th May, AtlanTec is where ideas scale, technology meets purpose, and the West of Ireland steps confidently onto the global tech stage.

NOTE:

Agenda in progress...

You will recieve an email closer to the event asking you to confirm your attendance. Please reply back to this email to confirm your place

Join the Galway IT x Home Assistant Meetup!

Come hang out with fellow Home Assistant enthusiasts in person. It’s a great chance to share tips, show off your smart home setups, and learn new tricks in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, everyone’s welcome. Grab a drink, chat about automations, and connect with your local smart home community.

There's no talks this time, but feel free to bring along anything that you'd like to show off. We'll have the big screens available for anyone who really wants to show off their dashboards and/or automations!

We're still fine tuning what goodies we'll have on the evening, but expect the possibility of trying our smart kombucha and picking up some awesome stickers from Home Assistant and the Free Software Foundation.

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Interesting in sponsoring this event, or a future one? Have job openings you'd like to advertise, or maybe you're interested in getting highly motivated IT folks interested in your company? We're looking for one off and regular sponsors. Reach out to us at hello@galwayit.org for more details.

Galway IT is hosting a community meetup for Home Assistant fans. Chat sustainable smart home tech, newcomers and experienced users welcome!

Join the Home Assistant Meetup!

Come hang out with fellow Home Assistant enthusiasts in person. It’s a great chance to share tips, show off your smart home setups, and learn new tricks in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, everyone’s welcome. Grab a drink, chat about automations, and connect with your local smart home community. Don’t miss out on the fun stuff!

There's no talks this time, but feel free to bring along anything that you'd like to show off. We'll have the big screens available for anyone who really wants to show off their dashboards and/or automations!

We're still fine tuning what goodies we'll have on the evening, but expect the possibility of trying our smart kombucha and picking up some awesome stickers from Home Assistant and the Free Software Foundation.