The 2026 AI Reality Check:
Adoption, Opportunity & Results in Irish Business
Phil Codd - Managing Director, Expleo
Dr Laura Berry - Trinity College Business School
Gerard O’Neill - Chair of Amárach Research
David Lee - Partner and CTO, PwC
AI has moved beyond experimentation — but adoption across Irish organisations in 2026 is uneven.
Some companies are scaling quickly as early adopters. Others are recalibrating after early hype. Many remain cautious — progressing deliberately, mindful of risk and return.
This half‑day symposium is designed for senior leaders seeking a practical, grounded view of AI adoption — free from evangelism and over‑promise. Through keynote insights, panel discussion and peer exchange, we 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
Why adoption remains slower in some sectors — and how leaders are managing risk
What realistic AI adoption looks like through 2026 and beyond
This is a candid forum for leaders navigating different stages of AI maturity — whether accelerating, reassessing, or proceeding with caution. We highly recommend members organisations be represented at this event.
Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan.
Unlimited member organisation attendance for live stream.