Tech Industry Alliance

💫 TechFest 2025 – A Day to Remember 💫 We’re still buzzing from the energy of TechFest 2025 – a standout moment in the Tech Industry Alliance calendar and a true celebration of innovation, collaboration, and ambition across the South West region. From cutting-edge keynotes to next-gen talent showcases, the day brought together bold ideas, brilliant minds, and a shared drive to shape the future of tech and AI. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers, partners, suppliers, volunteers, students, and attendees - your support made this year’s TechFest such a resounding success. We’re already looking ahead to an even bigger and better #TIATechFest in 2026 🚀 Special thanks to Michael Corcoran from Dropdown Media for capturing the highlights of the day 🎥 Juliette Crowley | Gerry Murphy | Jonathan McCrea | Hannah Critchlow, PhD, HonDSc | Cormac O'Sullivan | Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Annette Coburn | Mary O'Donoghue | Olga Walsh | Ailis Crowley | Vivienne O'Mahony | Donagh Kiernan | Matthew Camilleri CA #TIATechFest #AI #Innovation #FutureOfTech #TechLeadership #TechForGood #IrelandTech #Cork #Kerry #SouthWest #Ireland #TechConference

🎟️ Registrations are Now Open for the 6th John McCarthy AI Summer School which will be taking place September 18–19th 2025 at the RDI Hub in Killorglin. This year’s theme: AI for Finance. Tech Industry Alliance is delighted to be a new partner for this event hosted by RDI Hub in collaboration with Microsoft, Munster Technological University, ADAPT Centre, AI Ireland, Skillnet Innovation Exchange, Connected Hubs and Fexco. This hybrid event brings together global thought leaders to explore how Agentic AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics are reshaping the financial world. Expect: 💡 Expert talks from leaders such as David Shrier, Vasant Dhar, Alison McMurtrie, Veronica Breene, Brian Walsh, Michael Dowling and more... 📊 Deep dives into core and applied AI research 🤝 Networking with innovators, researchers, and industry leaders 🎥 Real-world use cases from startups and enterprise Whether you're building the future of finance or just curious about how AI is transforming it—this is the place to be. 📍 Learn more & register: https://lu.ma/jqp7ay6a #AISummerSchool #AIForFinance #AgenticAI #RDIHub #Innovation #Fintech #AILeadership #JohnMcCarthyAI #AISS

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Ambassador Cleviston Haynes of Barbados to the Rubicon Centre. The visit provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Rubicon Centre and highlight the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving across the South-West region. From innovative start-ups to established scale-ups, the spirit of enterprise was front and centre 🚀 Thank you to Paul Healy and the team at the Rubicon Centre for your continued support and collaboration💫 Juliette Crowley | Matthew Camilleri CA | Donagh Kiernan

💫 Celebrating Leadership in Action – Leaders Awards 2024 💫   At Leaders Awards 2024, we were honoured to present the Chairperson’s Award to Louise Quill of Tír na nÓg Childrens Foundation CLG for Louise’s extraordinary commitment to empowering vulnerable children. On the night, many of us were moved by the sentiment: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see her incredible work and find ways to support her mission?” We’re delighted to share that this didn’t remain just a thought.   Tech Industry Alliance Board Members Catherine Evans (Fexco) and Mary O'Donoghue (Park Place Technologies) have solely embraced this action and will be travelling to Kilimanjaro next Saturday, 9 August, to volunteer directly with the Tír na nÓg team. During their trip, they’ll be hands-on at the school and orphanage, gaining invaluable insight into ambitious projects underway to expand and enhance the facilities.   If you would like to support Louise and her incredible team, please consider donating or sponsoring a child via their fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/e3MYTfED   We look forward to sharing photos and stories from Catherine and Mary’s journey upon their return✨

From Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet - Shaping the Future of Tech: Transitioning from Talent to Leadership 💡 Are you ready to step into a bigger role and lead with confidence in the ever-evolving tech world? The Emerging Tech Leaders Programme, is delivered by the Irish Management Institute in partnership with Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet and is ESF+ funded. It's your opportunity to build the leadership capabilities needed to move from technical expert to strategic, people-first leader. ✅ Build your executive presence ✅ Lead change, people, and performance with clarity ✅ Make tech decisions that align with business strategy 📍 Format: Hybrid (In-person @ IMI Lapp’s Quay, Cork + virtual sessions) ⏳ Duration: 6.5 days over 3 months 💸 Subsidised Rate: €1,500 pp (normally €4,000 pp) 📅 Starts September 10th 2025 👉 Learn more & apply now: https://lnkd.in/dB4ZbhYV 🎧 Want a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this course a game-changer? Check out our new podcast episode featuring the programme team from Irish Management Institute and Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet. Hear how this course is shaping confident leaders in tech, fintech, and pharma - and why now is the time to invest in leadership. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dhbzbe2j Step into your leadership era. The future of tech needs leaders like you. hashtag #LeadershipDevelopment #TechLeaders #EmergingTechLeaders #FutureSkills #IMI #SkillnetIreland #TIASkillnet #DigitalTransformation #SubsidisedTraining #Podcast #TechLeadership #LeadWithConfidence #Euinmyregion Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

We’re pleased to share that Tech Industry Alliance member Integrity360 has expanded its public sector cybersecurity practice, a timely and strategic move as demand continues to rise across government and public service organisations. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKv3wQeZ #CyberSecurity #PublicSector #TechIndustryAlliance #Integrity360 #CyberResilience #DigitalTransformation #InfoSec

💫 Nominations are now open for the 2025 Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 💫 Leaders Awards is an annual celebration of innovation, achievement, and impact across the South West’s tech ecosystem. For over 18 years, the Leaders Awards have spotlighted the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping the future of technology in Ireland. We are inviting individual and corporate nominations from those who believe their tech company or organisation is worthy of recognition. The 2025 Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards are split into twelve categories, the first ten are open to the public for nominations. 🚀 Tech Start Up of the Year 🚀 Tech Scale Up of the Year 🚀 Multinational of the Year 🚀 Excellence in Education  🚀 Smart Technology Innovation 🚀 Best Learning Workplace 🚀 Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact 🚀 Environmental Sustainability 🚀 Chairperson Community Award 🚀 Tech Person of the Year Read more about 2025 Leaders Awards here: https://lnkd.in/eMACtcsK #techindustryalliance #tialeadersawards #techcommunity #techcompany #techbusiness #awards #leaders #technology #innovation #business #tialeadersawards #cork #kerry #munster #southwest #ireland

Exciting news! 🚀 Republic of Work is hosting "Perfecting Your Pitch" on July 30th, a FREE workshop and live pitch jam designed to elevate your communication skills. Learn from Catherine Moonan, the expert pitch coach who helped 500+ startups secure €5M+ on Dragons' Den Ireland. Perfect for founders, sales teams, freelancers, and corporate pros! Don't miss this chance to sharpen your pitch and network. Register now: https://lu.ma/watx4b6f

New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast It is our pleasure to share Episode Thirteen of our Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast Series, created in partnership with Radio Kerry and presented by Mary Gallagher 🎙 In our third episode for 2025, we are thrilled to introduce  #KerryAmbassador Mark Kennelly, Chief Executive of Golf Ireland 🏌️♀️ Hailing from Killarney, and a graduate of the University of Limerick, Mark is responsible for leading Golf Ireland, the national governing body responsible for the development, promotion and administration of golf across the island of Ireland. Prior to taking up this role in 2019, Mark ran his own strategic advisory business and held senior managerial and advisory positions for over twenty years in politics and government, both at E.U. and national levels, including serving as Chief of Staff at the Department of the Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017. On a voluntary basis, Mark is involved with the University of Limerick Foundation, the Prosper Kerry Network and the Kerry Association in Dublin. In this interview, we hear about Mark’s involvement in bidding for and securing the 2025 European Amateur Team Championship, held at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club’s famed Killeen Course last week. The prestigious tournament marked a historic return after 50 years to Killarney, having last been held here in 1975 and brought together 16 teams made up of the best amateur golfers from across Europe to compete against one another. The Championship is organized by the European Golf Association and is played over several days and features both team and individual competitions. Past champions include Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm, highlighting the tournament’s rich history in shaping future stars on their path to the Ryder Cup victories and The Open. If you would like to listen to how being from Kerry has shaped and influenced Mark’s career and his hopes to continue attracting world class sporting events to Kerry, with the support of Kerry Convention Bureau, Fáilte Ireland and the Kerry Ambassador Programme, you can download/listen to the episode using the links below:  🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3ruhC-K 📱Radio Kerry website: https://lnkd.in/g2CtJFAA Please do subscribe to the series so you can hear from more from our accomplished founding Ambassadors.   For more information on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, please visit https://lnkd.in/dTfD62FR #KerryAmbassadors #DestinationChampions #Collaboration #WorkLiveVisit #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland Fáilte Ireland | Kerry County Council | discoverkerry.com | Kerry Tourism Industry Federation | Tech Industry Alliance

🎉 Save the Date: Leaders Awards 2025 🎉 📅 Friday, 28 November 2025 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork Tech Industry Alliance is delighted to announce a save the date for Leaders Awards 2025, our annual celebration of innovation, achievement, and impact across the South West’s tech ecosystem 🚀 For over 18 years, the Leaders Awards have spotlighted the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping the future of technology in Ireland. This black-tie gala event brings together tech leaders, educators, start-ups, multinationals, and SMEs all under one roof for a night of recognition and networking. Nominations for the awards will open on 21st July 2025 💫 All winners will be announced on the evening which promises abundant celebration and entertainment for all to enjoy. Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for an unforgettable night! Check out Leaders Awards 2024 highlights here: https://lnkd.in/efiru_hZ