ENTIRE Industry Network Day 2025

The ENTIRE European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network and 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 support teams
  • 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 // Hazel Murray | MTU & ENTIRE EDIH

10:35 – 10:50 Cybersecurity & CyberSkills // Stephen O’Keeffe | PWC

Skills development – AI Session

10:50 – 11:10 AI and Services/AI act // Barry O’Sullivan | Insight & ENTIRE EDIH

11:10 – 11:25 Skills Development for Digital Transformation // Stephen Lyons | Skillnet & ENTIRE EDIH and John Drury | Tech Industry Alliance

11:25 – 11:45 Coffee Break | Showcase

Test before invest – SME Session – Chair: TBC 

11:45 – 12:45 Experience of SMEs leveraging expertise in Digital Transformation through the EDIH programme

• James O’Connor Waggi Connected Pets, 
• Jim Mulcahy Impact Energy
• IMME (TBC)
• Place Engage
• Football Co-op
• Bill O’Gorman Dungarvan Enterprise Centre

Support to find investment and Networking Session – Chair: Hazel Peavoy

12:45 – 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 – TBC – Stephen O’Reilly Enterprise Ireland
• Stakeholder engagement – Caroline Hoffman, The CUBE
• EDIH collaborations – Tourism in Ireland – Stephen Barnes Walton and ENTIRE EDIH
• European ecosystem – EDIH working groups and transnational services

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