Data & AI - Beyond the Hype
Wales & Ireland Analytics & AI Partnership Event
As AI adoption accelerates it presents a significant opportunity and a growing capability challenge for organisations.
Together with Chambers Wales, we are bringing together business leaders, technology experts and industry practitioners. We hope to create a new network between Irish and Welsh companies., fostering new business opportunities and encouraging peer to peer networking.
Established in 1846, Chambers Wales represents businesses across more than 80% of the country and plays a leading role in supporting economic growth. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to help organisations better understand the opportunities, risks and realities of AI adoption in a rapidly changing economy.
The event will focus on practical insight, leadership perspectives and real-world discussion around:
- AI adoption and business transformation
- Productivity and competitive advantage
- Workforce and leadership challenges
- Skills, access and future opportunity
- Data readiness and organisational capability
- The economic and societal implications of AI
Event Highlights:
The Political Economy of AI – What Comes Next?
Dr Thomas Gould
- Where AI is heading over the next 3–5 years
- The impact of AI on business, leadership and productivity
- Ethics, trust, regulation and workforce disruption
- What organisations should be preparing for now
Opening Doors – AI, Immersive Technology and the Future of Access
Andries Pretorius – Business Psychologist and Immersive Technology Director
- How AI and immersive technology are reshaping learning and careers engagement
- Real-world applications across education, emergency services and training
- Using technology to widen access and opportunity
- Preparing future generations for an AI-driven world
Expert Panel Discussion
Hosted by Lorcan Malone, CEO, Analytics Institute
A practical discussion on:
- AI adoption and business transformation
- Leadership and organisational readiness
- Digital skills and the future workforce
- Opportunities and challenges for business
Panel Speakers
- Deirdre Donovan – Former HR Director at Meta, specialising in leadership, workforce development and organisational change
- Cleo McCormack – Global Co-Creation Director at Version 1, focused on innovation, emerging technology and digital transformation
- Sally-Anne Skinner – CEO of Ogi, with extensive experience scaling digital infrastructure and high-growth businesses
- Nadeeka Illeperuma – Founder, investor and technology entrepreneur specialising in AI integration and digital transformation
Whether your organisation is already exploring AI adoption or simply trying to understand what comes next, this event will provide valuable insight, practical discussion and the opportunity to connect with businesses navigating the same challenges and opportunities.
This event is open to all members of the Analytics Institute.