Dublin · Clayton Hotel Charlemont
Hosted by Snowflake User Group Ireland Meetup
Explore seven strategic Snowflake AI and semantic-layer practices in Dublin on 17 November 2026, with expert guidance from consultant Dan Galavan. Hosted by the Snowflake User Group Ireland Meetup, this in-person session examines why agentic AI is driving renewed interest in semantic layers, and how organisations can position them within a broader Data & AI strategy. What you’ll learn Dan Galavan will cover: - The origins and resurgence of semantic layers - AI-augmented design and the “human in the agent loop” - Data and AI quality assurance on Snowflake - The importance of data modelling skills - Snowflake and Apache Ossie - Semantic-layer and agentic AI governance - FinOps, Horizon Catalog, observability and auditability Attendees will leave with practical context for positioning Snowflake semantic layers in solution delivery and governing their use by AI agents. The session is particularly relevant to data architects, data-management professionals, AI practitioners and technology leaders shaping enterprise Data & AI strategy. Speaker Dan Galavan is an independent Data Management & Governance Consultant with 27 years of international experience. He is a Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect and a long-standing member of Snowflake’s Platform DSH Program. Schedule and location - 6:00pm: Food and networking - 6:30pm: Presentation begins - Event hours: 6:00–9:00pm GMT - Venue: Clayton Hotel Charlemont, Charlemont Street, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin, D02 H9C1 Register for this event on Meetup.
