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⌖ Dublin · Baseline

Hosted by DesignBrew

Explore how AI is reshaping design work and careers at DesignBrew’s fireside chat in Dublin on 17 October 2026. AI tools are evolving quickly, but separating practical value from hype can be difficult. Hosted by DesignBrew, this four-hour event offers an unscripted, transparent discussion about how AI is changing designers’ day-to-day work, required skills and career decisions. Rather than making broad predictions, the panel will share first-hand experiences of what has, and has not, worked while adapting their own careers around AI. The session is designed for designers at every stage, from people beginning their careers to established practitioners considering their next move. It will be particularly useful if you have questions about skill gaps, career pivots, choosing worthwhile learning resources or making sense of the expanding AI tool landscape. What to expect The afternoon combines a fireside-style panel, audience participation, an open career Q&A and informal networking. An open seat on the panel gives attendees the opportunity to help shape the discussion directly, making this more participatory than a conventional sequence of talks. You can expect to: - Hear candid stories about how designers are responding to AI in their work and careers - Learn from approaches that succeeded as well as those that did not - Raise your own questions during the interactive panel and open Q&A - Discuss career changes, skill gaps and practical next steps without generic advice - Leave with a concise list of tools and courses that people working in the industry genuinely recommend - Meet other members of the design community over coffee and light refreshments Schedule - 3:00 PM: Doors open and coffee - 3:30 PM: Introduction and welcome - 4:00 PM: Main panel, AI’s impact on design - 4:45 PM: Interactive panel - 5:30 PM: Coffee break - 5:45 PM: Open career and AI Q&A - 6:30 PM: Closing and community networking The event takes place from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Baseline, 61 Thomas Street, 3rd Floor, Dublin 8. Baseline is on the third floor; attendees with accessibility requirements should contact the organiser in advance so lift access can be confirmed and suitable arrangements made. View the event and registration details

⌖ Dublin · Central Dublin Private Boardroom

Hosted by Demystifying AI Governance Dublin

A practical EU AI Act and AI governance briefing for Dublin founders, CTOs and product leaders, held on 22 October 2026 in central Dublin. Move beyond prompting to audit-ready AI governance Under Article 4 of the EU AI Act, deployers and operators must ensure their teams have adequate AI literacy. This in-person executive breakfast from Demystifying AI Governance Dublin focuses on what that obligation means in practice: institutional risk management, documented human oversight and an understanding of the socio-technical effects of AI systems. The session is designed for tech founders, CTOs, heads of product, legal counsel and other leaders responsible for AI adoption or compliance. It will be led by Hycentina Ifeoma Ekwerike, founder of Cinthify, an AIGP-certified AI Governance Professional with an MSc in Management & Corporate Governance. Five-module working masterclass The curriculum progresses from core concepts to practical application: - AI fundamentals: the transition from deterministic, rules-based systems to probabilistic pattern-recognition models,and why that changes governance requirements. - The legal landscape: the EU AI Act’s risk-based approach, the responsibilities of different AI actors, and its interaction with GDPR and non-discrimination law. - Proactive governance: identifying risks such as proxy bias, model drift, automation bias and AI exceptionalism rather than relying on legal box-ticking. - Stakeholder impact: assessing feedback loops between AI, people and data, alongside effects on employees, regulators, shareholders and society. - Case studies and scenario analysis: applying governance principles directly to attendees’ company product stacks. The format combines a masterclass, executive networking, a hot working breakfast, a live compliance clinic and an operational toolkit walkthrough. The agenda runs from 9:00am to 11:45am IST, beginning with artisan coffee and networking before the teaching modules, scenario work and wrap-up. What the €145 ticket includes… Register for this event

⌖ Dublin · UCD Innovation Academy, O'Brien Centre for Science

Hosted by Innovation Academy UCD

UCD students can tackle real campus challenges at this three-hour, in-person hackathon in Dublin on 27 October 2026, working ideas into potential solutions. Make an idea for UCD more tangible The UCD Student Hackathon offers a focused opportunity to explore how campus life could be improved through student-led ideas. Rather than working with an abstract brief, participants will address genuine challenges faced by UCD students and consider practical ways to respond. Taking place from 4pm to 7pm at the UCD Innovation Academy in the O'Brien Centre for Science, this hands-on session is designed around collaboration and active problem-solving. You will have three hours to examine a challenge, exchange perspectives with other students and develop an idea into a potential solution that could make UCD better. What to expect The event uses a compact, in-person hackathon format. Participants can expect to: - Tackle a real challenge affecting students at UCD - Generate and develop ideas within a focused three-hour session - Collaborate with other students and draw on different perspectives - Move beyond discussing a problem towards shaping a possible solution - Meet fellow students interested in improving the university experience You can come on your own or arrive with a team. Everyone is welcome, making the event suitable both for students who already enjoy hackathons and collaborative projects and for those trying this kind of format for the first time. No named speakers or specific technology requirements are listed; the emphasis is on participation, teamwork and making progress on an idea. Venue and practical details The hackathon takes place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 4pm to 7pm, in the Shackleton Lounge at UCD Innovation Academy, O'Brien Centre for Science, Belfield, Dublin, D04 N2E5. It is organised by Innovation Academy UCD. Free drinks and snacks will be provided during the event. The combination of a real UCD-focused brief, an open invitation to solo participants and teams, and a short working format makes this a practical way to contribute ideas while connecting with other students. Get tickets for the UCD Student Hackathon

⌖ 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 · 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