On a crisp morning at The Gibson Hotel, CeADAR and the EDIH for AI team, led by Ricardo Simon Carbajo, welcomed delegates to our event, “Empowering SMEs and PSOs to Use AI through the EDIH Programme.”
Insightful Presentations from Key Stakeholders
We were honored to hear from Jean Carberry, Assistant Secretary for the Digital, EU, and Climate Programme Division at the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, who presented Ireland’s vision for embracing digital transformation and AI. Her insights underscored the critical role AI plays in Ireland’s strategy for innovation and economic growth.
Adding to this, Paul Browne from Enterprise Ireland provided an engaging overview of the various supports available to businesses. He also emphasized the increasing importance of cybersecurity, highlighting its integral role in enabling AI-driven solutions.
CeADAR’s CEO, John Lonsdale, introduced Kate Robson Brown, Vice President of Research, Innovation & Impact at University College Dublin. Kate delivered a compelling presentation on UCD’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and industry application, making advanced AI knowledge accessible to businesses.
Enterprise Success Stories
A particular highlight of the event was the inspiring testimonials from our enterprise speakers. They demonstrated how the European Digital Innovation Hub for AI programme has positively impacted their businesses:
- David Bryan, Pearl & Dean Ireland
- Clíona Ní Mhógáin, Atomic
- Stephen McLarnon, Healthdaq
And from the EDIH for AI Accelerator Programme in partnership with NovaUCD:
- Joe Fernandez, Alpaca
- Yuxin Wang, GoMappED
- Johnny Dunne, Customs Window
These success stories showcased the tangible benefits of leveraging AI through the EDIH for AI programme, offering valuable insights to attendees on how AI can drive innovation and growth.
Building Connections and Ecosystem Growth
The event concluded with a networking lunch where delegates exchanged ideas and forged new connections. The positive energy in the room and during the networking lunch was fantastic, we loved seeing so many connections being made and ideas exchanged – this is exactly what the EDIH Ecosystem is all about!
Looking Ahead
We are excited to continue supporting businesses and public sector organisations on their digital and AI journeys. Through initiatives like this, CeADAR and the EDIH for AI programme aim to empower innovation, foster partnerships, and enable meaningful progress in AI adoption.
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