Galway event simplifies AI for small business
Delivered by Local Enterprise Office
A GALWAY event is aiming to help small businesses understand and apply AI in a practical, business-focused way.
The ‘AI Works for Ireland’ is an in-person event taking place on Thursday, April 30 at the Radisson RED in Galway.
Delivered by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Network in partnership with Google, Enterprise Europe Network, and Enterprise Ireland, the event will bring together business owners, industry experts and AI specialists for a full day of insights, demonstrations and workshops, focused on real-world application.
Attendees will gain real-world insights into how AI can support day-to-day business operations, marketing and decision-making.
There will also be hands-on experience with AI tools through expert-led workshops and real-life examples from Irish SMEs who are successfully using AI.
The agenda will feature a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Karen Stolberg, Managing Director of Google Customer Solutions UKI, will open the event and outline the opportunity for SMEs to leverage AI.
This will be followed by an SME growth keynote from Galway entrepreneur Raj Lyons Chohan of ICON.
A panel discussion featuring regional business leaders will include Roscommon entrepreneur Peter Kilmartin of Spicy Dog Media, Julie Dowling, CEO of Fudge & Gandol and AIM Innovation Centre, and Dr Ciaran Feeney of MartEye, all sharing practical insights from their AI journeys.
“For many small businesses, the challenge with AI isn’t awareness, it’s knowing where to start,” said Caroline McDonagh, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office, Galway.
“AI Works for Ireland is about cutting through that complexity and providing practical, hands-on support that businesses can immediately apply,” she added.
The programme will also include a chat with Aimee Connolly, Founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, who will speak about how she has used AI to enhance productivity and scale her business.
The event is open to SMEs, entrepreneurs and business leaders across Galway and the wider West, regardless of their level of experience with AI.
Advance registrations are essential and can be secured by visiting www.localenterprise.ie/galway.