​AI's Impact in the Regions

​Ireland and Europe's AI Economy: Driving Growth for SMEs, Industry and Regions

​The RDI 7th AI Summit brings together leading voices from Europe, industry, government, research and finance to explore how AI can drive growth, competitiveness and innovation beyond major urban centres, while seeing some real world examples.

​This year's summit focuses on the opportunities and challenges facing regions as AI adoption accelerates. Through a series of expert keynotes, panel discussions and practical showcases, attendees will gain insights into AI policy, regulation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, investment and regional innovation.

​The event is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, technology professionals and regional development stakeholders who want to understand how AI is shaping Ireland and Europe's future economy.

​Attendees will hear directly from European Commission representatives, the Central Bank of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, leading AI infrastructure providers, cybersecurity experts and investors who are helping to shape the next generation of AI-enabled growth.

​Why Attend?

• ​Understand the latest developments in AI policy and regulation

• ​Learn how SMEs and regions can access AI infrastructure and innovation supports

• ​Explore AI cybersecurity and resilience challenges

• ​Gain insights into funding, investment and scaling AI businesses

• ​Network with leaders driving AI adoption across Europe

• ​Connect with innovators, startups, industry and public sector stakeholders

​Together for Impact. Driving productivity, investment and resilience while shaping a trusted, sovereign and inclusive AI future.

​Summit Schedule

​Time | Session

​AI Showcases : An Example of AI in Action will take place at the end of each Session.

​10:45 - 11:00 Opening Remarks - Fergal Brosnan

​11:00 - 11:55 AI Growth Across Every Region

​11:55 - 12:50 Innovation Informing Regulation

​12:50 - 13:35 Lunch & Networking

​13:35 - 14:30 Accessing Europe's AI Infrastructure

​14:30 - 15:25 Secure AI for Real-World Business

​15:25 - 16:20 Financing AI Growth in Europe

​16:30 Closing Remarks - Commissioner Michael McGrath

​Each session will include:

• ​Expert keynote presentation

• ​Panel discussion

• ​Audience Q&A

• ​Networking opportunities between sessions

​Speakers & Topics

​AI Growth Across Every Region

​Lead Speaker: Davide Magagna, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

​Panel Contributors

• ​Enda Hogan, Southern Regional Assembly

• ​Andrew Thompson, BoostAI / TCNN

• ​Brendan Cahill, SEAI

​Innovation Informing Regulation

​Lead Speaker: Niamh Lynn, Innovation Policy Manager, Central Bank of Ireland

​Panel Contributors

• ​Ruth McCarthy, Fexco

• ​Michael Dowling, Narrative Banking

​Accessing Europe's AI Infrastructure

​Lead Speakers:

• ​Alessio Buscemi, LIST

• ​Filipe Pais, LuxProvide

​Panel Contributors

• ​Barry Hanley, Broc

​Secure AI for Real-World Business

​Lead Speaker: Dr Hazel Murray, MTU

​Panel Contributors

• ​Michael O'Connor, Cybergen

• ​Dr Fionbarr McLoughlin, Fexco

​Financing AI Growth in Europe

​Lead Speaker: Billy Hanley, Enterprise Ireland

​Panel Contributors

• ​Amy Neill, Delta Partners

• ​Cormac Chisholm, Dev Ally

​Closing Session

​Europe's AI Economy: Growth with Trust

​Closing Address: Commissioner Michael McGrath