Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Risks & Real-World Impact

DATE: 07/10/2025

TIME: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

VENUE: Centre of Excellence, Ei Electronics, Shannon Industrial Estate, Shannon

Is your business ready for AI transformation?

AI adoption is accelerating, but the critical questions remain: Which AI opportunities truly matter for my business? How do I manage the risks? What does successful AI implementation actually look like?

Join fellow CEOs for an interactive breakfast session that cuts through the AI hype and delivers practical insights you can act on.

What we’ll cover

AI Demystified- Clear, business-focused explanations of AI concepts

Strategic Opportunities- Identify business challenges and impactful AI applications across different sectors

Risk Management- Proven frameworks for AI governance and risk mitigation from real implementations

Sectoral Insights- Understanding of AI’s broader impact at a sectoral and societal level

Case Study: EI Electronics- How EI Electronics successfully implemented AI governance to balance opportunity and risk management

Why Attend?

This isn’t another AI overview session. It’s a strategic briefing designed specifically for business leaders who need to cut through the hype and understand what AI means for their organisations. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities and risks, plus practical frameworks to guide your AI decision-making.

Adopting an interactive format, the session will encourage open discussion and networking among Shannon’s business community.

Spaces are limited to ensure quality discussion

Registration and networking is from 8.00am, event starts from 8.30am.

Presenters
  • Patrick Ward

    Principle Consultant, Aitheria Partners

    Patrick brings deep industry expertise from 12 years with Microsoft, where he served as Director of Internet of Things (IoT) Partner Team, EMEA. As Founder of Aitheria Partners, Patrick has worked with leading organisations like Cubic3 (formerly Cubic Telecom), Microsoft, SOLAS, EI Electronics and Coillte on Digital & AI strategy and implementation. Patrick combines practical experience with academic insight, lecturing on AI & Business Analytics and Digital Innovation & Transformation at UCD Smurfit Business School.

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