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AI - The Way Forward

Venue:
Backstage Theatre, Farneyhoogan, Longford. N39 FP46
 
Date:
04/03/2024
 
Time:
12:30 pm - 14:30 pm
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

The purpose of this event is to break down complex AI concepts for easy understanding by small businesses across the county and to equip them with practical insights to leverage AI opportunities. The event will also provide strategies for navigating potential AI-related challenges and risks and to foster a positive mindset toward AI adoption, while promoting its benefits for businesses. Open to all businesses within County Longford.

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Join the Local Enterprise Office Longford, in conjunction with Longford Chamber, on Monday, 4th March 2024, at the Backstage Theatre, Longford for an insightful exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on small businesses.

About the Event:

Date and Time: Monday, March 4th, 2024, 12:30 pm - 14:30 pm

Location: Backstage Theatre, Longford

Keynote Speaker:

Anne-Marie Tomchak

Longford-raised, London-based Anne-Marie Tomchak is a seasoned broadcaster and editor with an illustrious career at some of the world’s most esteemed media brands, including the BBC, Vogue, and Mashable. With almost two decades of experience, Anne-Marie has been a trailblazer in covering technology and artificial intelligence.  Her groundbreaking documentary, 'Game Changer: AI and You,' aired on RTE One in November 2023, garnering widespread acclaim for its insights into the evolving AI landscape.

Anne-Marie's work on data privacy has not only made a significant impact in the media but has also been recognised in education. Her contributions have been included in the Irish curriculum as a learning resource for students and teachers in Junior Cycle.

Anne-Marie wears many hats. She also serves as a climate and tech columnist for the Irish Independent and her work in sustainability has been featured in prestigious publications such as TIME magazine, Glamour, Allbright, and Forbes.

Beyond media and technology, Anne-Marie actively contributes to philanthropic causes. She co-founded ShareJoy, a fashion non-profit selling preloved clothing to raise funds for Pieta. Additionally, she founded DesignTracker, a venture dedicated to helping people decarbonise their homes.

Panellists

A panel of AI experts will join with our keynote speaker to discuss AI and demystify the challenges and opportunities it presents for small businesses.

  • Alan Farrelly, Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, CitySwift

  • John O’Shanahan, Managing Director, LeanBPI

  • Toby Ferran, CEO, Waypoint Software

Networking Opportunity:

Refreshments will be served after the event with participants to have an opportunity to network and connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across the county.

Further Queries:

Should you have any further queries with regard to the event, please contact Rose Mc Kenna, Business Advisor at rmckenna@longfordcoco.ie