Analytics + AI Summit 2026 - Dublin

⌖ Dublin · Croke Park

Hosted by Business Post

Ireland’s Economic Outlook Forum returns to Croke Park, Dublin, on 5 November 2026 for high-level debate on AI, investment and national competitiveness. Organised by Business Post, this annual summit brings together 400 influential business leaders, policymakers and senior economists to examine the forces shaping Ireland’s economy. Scheduled immediately after the national Budget announcement, the forum is designed to turn fiscal developments and macroeconomic signals into useful context for corporate planning, investment and long-term strategy. Economic strategy in the age of AI Advanced technology and AI form a central lens for the day, with discussions moving beyond experimentation to consider implementation, commercial scalability and national productivity. The wider programme will explore: - Technology and AI: practical adoption, scalable commercial applications and their contribution to productivity - Ireland and the EU Presidency: how the country can help shape the European agenda - Trade and tariffs: Ireland’s economic positioning amid changing international conditions - Infrastructure: building the foundations required for economic resilience - Energy and defence: security, data-centre capacity and the commercial realities of the green transition - Capital markets, corporate tax and FDI: strategic issues affecting investment and growth Speakers and perspectives Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will place Budget 2026 in context through the themes of national competitiveness and strategic investment. Business Post Editor Daniel McConnell is also among the highlighted speakers, while Denis O’Brien will contribute to a session focused on “The Ireland of Tomorrow.” Together, these perspectives connect immediate policy decisions with the longer-term transformation of Ireland’s economy. This is a conference-style forum built around keynote contributions and strategic discussion rather than a technical workshop. It is particularly relevant to senior executives, founders, investors, economists, advisers, policymakers and technology leaders who need a clearer view of Ireland’s fiscal direction and the role AI and innovation could play in future growth. Grant Thornton is listed as the event partner. Venue and access… Register for this event

Sponsors: Grant Thornton

⌖ Dublin · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Hosted by Fruition Group Limited

A candid, interactive look at how AI is changing hiring, talent acquisition and HR, taking place in central Dublin on 5 November 2026. Rather than asking attendees to simply watch experts talk about AI, Above the Noise: AI, Hiring and What Actually Matters creates space for the talent community to discuss what the technology means in practice. Hosted by Fruition Ireland as part of Sourcing & Social, the evening combines a drinks reception, an interactive panel and small-group conversations with fellow HR and recruitment professionals. The event runs from 5pm to 8pm GMT on Thursday, 5 November, at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 118 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. The setting is the college’s rooftop terrace in Dublin city centre. A conversation shaped by the room Fruition Ireland’s Country Director, Stephen Daly, will host the discussion. The format will move between questions for the panel and facilitated conversations at tables of eight to ten people. This gives attendees the opportunity to compare perspectives, raise questions and hear how peers across the industry are thinking and feeling about AI. The focus is deliberately practical and open. Instead of presenting a one-way expert narrative, the session aims to represent a genuine cross-section of the community’s views on the rise of AI and its consequences for hiring. Relevant themes include: - What AI actually means for Talent and HR teams - How people working in sourcing and talent acquisition are responding - The questions and concerns that may be missing from mainstream AI discussions - Which changes matter most to people working across the industry Who should attend? This event is designed for people working in Talent, HR, recruitment, sourcing and talent acquisition, as well as those interested in the relationship between AI and hiring. Its discussion-led format should suit attendees who want an honest peer conversation rather than a technical workshop or a conventional sequence of presentations. No specific technical experience is stated or required. View the event and registration details

⌖ Dublin · Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

Hosted by Zyte

The Web Data Extract Summit 2026 brings data professionals and web scraping developers to Dublin for two days of expert insights, practical workshops and networking. Now in its eighth annual edition, Zyte’s in-person summit focuses on the tools, techniques and ideas shaping web data extraction. Taking place on 10–11 November 2026, it offers a dedicated environment in which attendees can build their extraction skills, learn from industry experts and meet others working with web data. What to expect The programme combines knowledge-sharing with practical participation. Across the two days, attendees can expect: - Insights into current developments in web data extraction - Hands-on workshops designed to strengthen practical skills - Expert perspectives on extracting valuable information from the web - Opportunities to discover the latest extraction tools and techniques - Networking with data professionals and web scraping developers Rather than approaching web data as a broad, general technology topic, the summit concentrates specifically on extraction. That focused format makes it a useful meeting point for people who want to compare approaches, expand their technical knowledge and discuss the challenges involved in turning online information into usable data. Who should attend? The summit is designed for data professionals, web scraping developers and anyone looking to improve their web data extraction capabilities. Both established practitioners and those at the beginning of their journey are welcome. Experienced attendees can use the event to explore new techniques and exchange ideas with peers, while newcomers will have opportunities to learn directly from specialists and take part in practical sessions. Venue and schedule This is an in-person, two-day event running from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November 2026. It will be held at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, on Golden Lane, Dublin 8. The central format gives attendees time for both structured learning and face-to-face networking.… Register for this event

⌖ Dublin · Dublin

Hosted by ODSC AI Dublin

Build practical AI skills and connect with Dublin’s tech community at this free ODSC meetup on 12 November 2026, featuring talks and networking. Taking place from 6:00–8:00 PM GMT in Dublin, the AI Skills Accelerator brings together practitioners, leaders and newcomers for an evening of applied learning, community contributions and career connections. The exact venue will be announced. What to expect Supported by Snowflake, the main session will feature a Snowflake speaker alongside Sheamus McGovern, founder of ODSC AI and the evening’s co-host. The specific speaker and session topic are still to be announced. The programme includes: - 6:00–6:30 PM: Arrivals, drinks and icebreaker networking - 6:30–7:00 PM: Main session - 7:00–7:15 PM: Up to five three-minute community lightning talks - 7:15–7:25 PM: Hiring and job-seeker shout-outs - 7:25–8:00 PM: Pizza, topic-based networking and talent matching Attendees can volunteer for a lightning talk to share an AI project, tool experiment or useful lesson. This meetup is suitable for AI engineers, developers, data scientists, product managers, founders, technical leaders, business professionals exploring practical AI, emerging practitioners, and people hiring or seeking their next role. Admission is free with registration. Register to reserve your place.

Sponsors: Snowflake

⌖ Dublin · Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

Hosted by AI Ireland

AI Awards 2026 brings Ireland’s AI community to Dublin on 17 November for awards, expert discussions and networking. Hosted by AI Ireland, this eighth annual event celebrates the people, teams and practical applications advancing artificial intelligence across Ireland. The in-person, half-day programme takes place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on Golden Lane, running from 8:30am to 2pm. Registration opens at 8:30am, with the main event beginning at 9:30am. More than an awards ceremony, the event offers a focused setting in which to meet industry leaders, researchers, founders, judges, finalists and fellow AI practitioners. Tickets include access to the ceremony and panel discussions, networking, tea and coffee with light refreshments on arrival, and lunch following the ceremony. Celebrating AI excellence The awards span 15 categories, highlighting both technical innovation and meaningful real-world impact. Areas recognised include: - Responsible AI and ethics - Agentic AI innovation - AI for social good, sustainability and healthcare - Applications in startups, SMEs and large enterprises - Public-sector and cybersecurity projects - Consumer and customer service applications - Student projects and emerging talent - AI Person of the Year, Women in AI Ambassador and Young AI Role Model Attendees can expect conversations about emerging ideas, current AI trends and applications already changing technology, business and society. The event is particularly relevant to data scientists, AI teams, researchers, practitioners, technology CEOs, business leaders, award nominees and finalists. It is also open to professionals and enthusiasts who want a closer view of Ireland’s growing AI ecosystem. Partners and practical details Microsoft Ireland is the principal sponsor, with support from Accenture, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Dublin City Council, Meta, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and Alldus. Guinness Enterprise Centre and Furthr participate as partners. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Microsoft Ireland · Accenture +8

⌖ Dublin · dentsu Ireland

Hosted by Gus Pelogia

SearchIRL8 brings Dublin’s search community together on 19 November 2026 for an SEO AMA, a talk on AI and analytics, and informal networking. Celebrating two years and eight events, SearchIRL’s final gathering of 2026 takes place at dentsu Ireland in Dublin. The programme is aimed at the search and SEO community, with no specific experience level stated. Programme - 18:00: Event begins - 18:30: Speakers take the stage - AMA with Barry Adams, moderated by Aoife McIlraith - Talk by Jonathan Moore, an SEO, AI and analytics consultant who has spoken at Athens SEO, SEOul Search and London’s Search ’n Stuff meetup - 20:00: Informal networking continues at the pub across the street The Screaming Frog team will also attend for the first time. Although they will not be on stage, attendees can meet the crew, ask questions and pick up swag. Screaming Frog is sponsoring the event photography and food. The event runs from 18:00–20:00 GMT at Two Haddington Buildings, 20–38 Haddington Road, Dublin, D04 HE94. Registration is currently available. Register for SearchIRL8

Sponsors: Screaming Frog