The 2026 AI Symposium
*Executive Masterclass | Buffet Networking Lunch
Speakers Panel:
Phil Codd, Managing Director, Expleo
Dr Laura Berry, Trinity College Business School
Owen McAllister, Head of Sales, Country Leader, Cisco Ireland
David Lee, Partner & CTO, PwC
Overview:
AI has moved beyond experimentation — yet adoption across Irish organisations in 2026 remains uneven. While some companies are scaling quickly as early adopters, others are recalibrating after initial enthusiasm, progressing more cautiously and weighing risk, return, and capability.
The 2026 AI Reality Check is a half‑day symposium designed for senior leaders seeking a practical, evidence‑based view of AI adoption in Irish business — free from evangelism and over‑promise.
Through keynote insight, panel discussion, and peer exchange, the session will explore:
Where AI is delivering measurable value in Irish organisations today
What early adopters have learned — what scaled, what stalled, and why
Where expectations have outpaced reality
What realistic, sustainable AI adoption looks like through 2026 and beyond
This is a candid forum for leaders operating at different stages of AI maturity — whether accelerating, reassessing, or proceeding with caution.
Format: Half‑day symposium & networking lunch
Audience: Senior executives and leadership teams
ATTENDANCE AT ALL OUR EVENTS IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan.
Unlimited member organisation attendance for live stream.