Registration / Networking
Plenary & Clinical Sessions
Networking Lunch
Close & Awards
09:3011:00

Registration, Networking Breakfast & AI Tech Expo

09:30

Doors Open — Registration & Networking Breakfast

Collect your delegate pack and join the networking breakfast. Meet fellow healthcare professionals from across the island of Ireland.

09:30

AI Tech Expo Opens

Explore interactive exhibitor booths showcasing AI applications in radiology, prescribing, patient management and ambient voice technology. View the Poster Exhibition of local AI innovation.

11:0012:30Moderator: Maria McCann, Future Focus

Session 1: Plenary — Global & National Perspectives on AI in Healthcare

11:00

Welcome Address

Why this meeting now? How we preserve empathy in an AI world.

DS
Dave Shanahan
CEO, Athena Pharmaceuticals
11:10

Global View: AI Strategy, A Bird's Eye Perspective

An international overview of where AI is reshaping healthcare systems globally and what this opportunity presents to Ireland.

EH
Dr. Eva-Maria Hempe
Healthcare & Lifesciences Executive Director EMEA, Nvidia
11:30

The HSE AI for Care 2026–2030 Strategy

How the HSE is planning for AI across the Irish health system including update on the Online Health Record.

DM
Damien McCallion
CIO, Health Service Executive
11:50

AI in Healthcare: What Clinicians in Ireland Are Saying

Presentation of EY's landmark research into clinician attitudes, readiness and expectations around AI adoption across the Irish healthcare system.

RG
Ronan Glynn
Partner, EY Ireland
12:10

Academic Perspective: Digital Transformation & AI Research

Cutting-edge AI research and what it means for clinical training, ethics and healthcare innovation.

PM
Prof. Patricia Maguire
Director, UCD Institute for Discovery
12:3013:30Moderator: Darren Stephens, Cloud21

Session 2: Secondary Care Showcase — Fireside Chat

12:30

Lessons Learned in AI Deployment: NHS Experience

Real-world application of AI in diagnostic imaging. How AI tools are being deployed and used in clinical practice at scale.

NT
Newton Tree
AI Lead, NHS England
12:42

Breast Cancer Screening: Early Identification via AI

How Beaumont Hospital is using AI-assisted screening to detect breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.

NH
Prof. Nuala Healy
Beaumont Hospital
12:54

AI, Radiology & Hospital-wide Implementation

AI implementation across radiology and hospital-wide systems in a large acute Irish hospital.

NS
Dr. Niall Sheehy
NMIS, St. James's Hospital
13:06

Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Screening

How AI algorithms are supporting earlier identification of heart failure and cardiomyopathy.

KM
Prof. Ken McDonald
St. Vincent's University Hospital
13:18

From AI Tools to Trusted AI Workflows

The next phase of healthcare AI: moving from point solutions to integrated, trusted AI workflows across clinical systems.

TR
Thomas Russell
CEO, Verodat
13:3014:30

Networking Lunch & AI Tech Expo

13:30

Networking Lunch

Continue conversations from the morning sessions over a sit-down lunch. Connect with exhibitors, speakers and fellow delegates.

13:30

AI Tech Expo Continues

Revisit exhibitor booths and explore demonstrations of the latest clinical AI technologies. Sponsor networking zone open.

14:3015:30Moderator: Maria McCann, Future Focus

Session 3: Primary Care — Fireside Chat

14:30

Primary Care Perspective: AI Adoption in General Practice

Practical realities of integrating AI tools into a busy Irish primary care environment.

DB
Donal Bailey
Chief Medical Director, Centric Health
14:42

The Evolving Role of AI in Clinical Decision Support

How next-generation clinical decision support systems powered by AI are changing care delivery.

MO
Mitchell O'Gorman
CEO, X Wave
14:54

AI in Action: Transforming the Future of Community Pharmacy

How AI is reshaping the pharmacist's role — from dispensing accuracy and drug interaction alerts to patient adherence tools.

AR
Ailish Reape
Boots Ireland
15:06

Advancing Patient Care: The Impact of AI on Nursing Practice

How AI is supporting nursing practice including clinical documentation, patient monitoring and care coordination.

SN
Sarah Nooken
NHS England
15:18

EU AI Act: Compliance, Risk & Responsibility in Irish Healthcare

An overview of the EU AI Act and its implications for healthcare professionals, organisations and AI developers in Ireland.

SB
Shane Brett
AI Governance & Strategy Adviser
15:3016:00

Summary, Awards & Event Close

15:30

Summary & Key Takeaways

A synthesis of the day's most important insights and calls to action for Irish healthcare.

DS
Dave Shanahan
CEO, Athena Pharmaceuticals
15:40

AI Innovation Poster Exhibition Bursary Award

Presentation of the AI Innovation Bursary Award to the most outstanding poster submission showcasing local AI innovation in Irish healthcare.

15:50

Event Close

Thank you and farewell. AI Tech Expo closes.

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