AtlanTec conference Programme 2026
AtlanTec Conference 14 May 2026
Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway
Thursday 14 May - AtlanTec Conference Morning
Mark Little, Journalist & Entrepreneur
Abstract: Mark Little will explore innovation in uncertain times, examining trends reshaping organizations, flatter structures, and predictive AI. He’ll highlight energy and infrastructure challenges for Ireland and beyond. He’ll emphasize empathy and decentralized leadership. Crucially, he’ll address how agentic AI augments human judgment, enhancing decision-making at the frontier of leadership. If needed, he’s open to adding insights on fostering trust or combating disinformation—both key to the tech community.
Bio: Mark Little, is a renowned journalist and entrepreneur, with a wealth of experience in digital media, tech and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Storyful and co-founder of Kinzen, an AI media technology platform that combats the spread of misinformation, Mark has spent his career at the intersection of tech and democracy. A former RTÉ foreign correspondent and TV presenter, Mark’s presence will be a huge draw to the tech conference, offering a deep dive into trust, safety, and the future of public media.
Dr Lollie Mancey, InsTech.ie & UCD Innovation Academy
Dr. Lollie Mancey is an internationally acclaimed anthropologist and futurist dedicated to decoding the intersection of technology and human culture. Currently the Head of Innovation for InsTech and a former director at University College Dublin’s Innovation Academy, she blends academic excellence with entrepreneurial success as a director of three businesses. A dynamic storyteller and Dublin Story Slam Champion, Dr. Mancey is a prominent media personality, co-presenting RTÉ’s Futureville and collaborating with NASA on systemic shifts. Whether demystifying AI ethics on global stages like the Pendulum Summit or advocating for underrepresented founders, she empowers leaders to navigate digital transformation with a human-centered, inclusive strategy for the future.
Prof Paul Buitelaar, Deputy Director of Data Science Institute, Insight Research Centre
Host Elaine Murphy Site Lead CVS Ireland
Angus Nelson, Kuma Partners
Abstract:
When every organization runs the same AI, the outputs converge. The strategies rhyme. The differentiation disappears. Drawing on work with senior executives inside 74 Fortune 500 organizations, Angus Nelson makes the case that human stability is performance infrastructure… and in an AI-optimized world, it’s the last competitive advantage that cannot be replicated.
Lightning Talks: Emer Fanning CVS Health, Davitt Connolly SAP & Brendan Allen SENUS
TrustLens: Clarity in the Age of Digital Deception
The team, comprised of
Rory Ward, John Quinlivan, Ebin Sleeba, Olivia Joyce, and Smitesh Patil from CVS Health – developed an AI-powered YouTube analysis
platform. Unlike standard tools that offer a simple “true or false” score, TrustLens uses AI to examine Youtube video authenticity, extract factual claims, and
analyse context.
Thursday 14 May AtlanTec Conference Afternoon
Stephanus Meiring Rent the Runway, Cillian Myles Datavant, Robert Headon Cisco, & Peter Roche Genesys
Lightning Talks followed by panel discussion moderated by Fiona Veazey, Fidelity Investments.
- Stephanus Meiring (Rent the Runway) – “AI-Assisted Engineering, Done Right. Putting structure around the speed.”
- Cillian Myles (Datavant) – “From Code Completion to Engineering Participation”
- Robert Headon (Cisco)
- Peter Roche (Genesys) – “Engineering Power Steering: Two Years of AI Development”
Francis Yates, Stormy
Eamonn Larkin Centripetal & John Tallon Storm Technology, Veronica Breene Intuity Technologies
Friday 17th May 2023
Regional Tech Spotlight – Leaders Event
AtlanTec Tag Rugby World Championship
DATE: Friday 19th May
TIMES: Blitz from 18:00 till late
COST: €120 per team (min 7 players, max 10 players – mixed format min 3 ladies)
Prize Giving, Food & Beer
Whether your company is a seasoned tag rugby campaigner or ready to take part in their first tag tournament, the AtlanTec Tech Tag Rugby World Championship is the perfect event to kick start your Tag Rugby Season.
Your team is guaranteed at least 2 x 10 minute matches (weather permitting). Most teams will also then qualify for a further knockout game, where they have a chance of winning a prize.
Après AtlanTec Tag Rugby Party
After the final join us for the prize giving, final wrap up party for this year’s AtlanTec Festival with music, burgers, beer and other entertainment especially selected for Techies!
BOOK your Team today. Email us at info@itag.ie