ENTIRE Industry Network Day 2025
The ENTIRE European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network within Enterprise Ireland, is excited to announce the upcoming ENTIRE Industry Network Day; a free event designed to empower SMEs with digital transformation and data-driven decision-making strategies. Taking place on April 2nd at Tyndall National Institute, Cork, this event is a must-attend for businesses looking to enhance their competitiveness and digital capabilities.
This highly engaging and interactive event will feature expert-led discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation, providing insights into the latest industry trends and practical applications. Attendees will also hear firsthand from SMEs that have successfully leveraged the EDIH programme to drive growth and innovation within their businesses.
Key highlights:
- Expert talks: Gain valuable insights from leading professionals in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
- Success stories: Hear real-life case studies from SMEs that have benefited from EDIH support.
- 1:1 consultations: Attendees will have the unique opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with EDIH experts, national agencies, and industry peers.
- Interactive showcase: Explore key programmes and initiatives, including:
- Enterprise Europe Network Ireland (EEN)
- Horizon Europe – EU Research & Innovation Programme
- Enterprise Ireland programmes such as Innovation Partnership programmes, R&D Programme and Digitalisation programmes and IP Help.
- Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF)
- European Digital Innovation Hubs
To REGISTER your interest in attending this event, please click the registration button above, complete a short profile and questionnaire on your organisation’s needs and opportunities.
This event is supported by Enterprise Europe Network Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the EDIH Network.
Agenda
09:00 – 10:00 Registration | Tea Coffee | Networking | Showcase Stands
10:00 – 10:20 Welcome address and workshop format
- Paul Galvin ENTIRE
- Teri Smith EEN/EI
- Laura Clifford EI
Skills development – Cyber Security Session
10:20 – 10:35 Cybersecurity & CyberSkills // Dr. Hazel Murray, Cyber Security Lecturer| MTU & ENTIRE EDIH
10:35 – 10:50 Cybersecurity & CyberSkills // Stephen O’Keeffe, Director Cyber and Privacy | PWC
Skills development – AI Session
10:50 – 11:10 AI and Services/AI act // Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Director Insight Centre for Data Analytics and Director SFI Centre for Research Training on Artificial Intelligence | Insight & ENTIRE EDIH
11:10 – 11:25 Skills Development for Digital Transformation // Stephen Lyons, Strategic Partnership Specialist | Skillnet & ENTIRE EDIH
11:25 – 11:45 Coffee Break | Showcase
Test before invest – SME Session – Chair: Laura Clifford
11:45 – 12:30 Experience of SMEs leveraging expertise in Digital Transformation through the EDIH programme
- SME – James O’Connor Waggi Connected Pets,
- SME – Jim Mulcahy Impact Energy
- SME – Jennifer Thornton – IMME Sustainables
- SME – Bill O’Gorman Dungarvan Enterprise Centre
- SME – Anneliese Duffy Fallon – Fashion Connect
Support to find investment and Networking Session – Chair: Hazel Peavoy
12:30 – 13:30 Ecosystem Building and Networking – How ENTIRE is going beyond the services to provide support to the SMEs.
- Accessing EDIHs and EI Gateways – Brian Cahill MTU and ENTIRE EDIH
- Navigating EU funding – Stephen O’Reilly Enterprise Ireland
- Stakeholder engagement – Caroline Hofman, The CUBE
- EDIH collaborations – Mike Conroy Data2Sustain EDIH and Stephen Barnes ENTIRE EDIH
13:30 – 14.15 Lunch | Networking | Showcase
11:00 – 17.00 Showcase
14.00 – 16:30 Scheduled 1-1 Meetings | Organisations & Service Providers
*subject to change
