(L-R): Adrian Byrne, AI Initiatives Analyst, CeADAR; Sara Emara, EDIH Digital & AI Engagement Coordinator; Divya Ramakrishnan, Data Scientist II, CeADAR; Joshua Oluwafe Komolafe, EDIH AI Training Researcher.
CeADAR attended Digital EU Talent Days in 2026 in Trinity Business School, Dublin on the 15th of October. This event was organised by LEADSx2030 and Connecting Women in Digital.
Yvonne Dillon, Programme Manager, CeADAR, moderated a session on “Retaining Talent: Building Careers, Digital Capability and Connection”.
The panel explored how to attract, develop and retain digital talent in an increasingly AI-driven labour market. From upskilling and reskilling to employee engagement and flexibility, it considered how organisations can create environments where people thrive, with particular attention to the inclusion and progression of women in digital roles.
Laura Plunkett, European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Programme Manager, CeADAR, wrapped up the session with a summary of how this important topic is impacting SMEs and PSOs.
A special thank you to our panelists Ciara Garvan, WorkJuggle, Mark Skinner, Ibec, and Fredericka Sheppard (FCIPD), Voltedge Management, for contributing to such a thoughtful and engaging conversation around the future of work.
CeADAR also connected with Florence Magee from Skillnet Ireland, partner in ENTIRE EDIH Ireland EDIH, which was a great opportunity to discuss the digital and AI upskilling initiatives available from the Irish EDIH network.
