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The IVI Summit 2025 explored what 2030 will look like through cutting-edge insights and visionary discussions that bridge research and industry.
The event brought together over 50 expert speakers, another 50 high profile collaborators, and nearly 300 attendees, into a dynamic three-day programme filled with opportunities to discover emerging research and connect with leaders from academia, industry, and public sector.
Engaging keynote addresses, practical co-creation workshops, enlightening panel discussions, tailored deep-dive breakout sessions and networking opportunities are just some of the elements the event offered.
We covered topics such as ‘AI’s Impact on Business & Digital Transformation’, ‘Emerging Data Strategies & AI Governance’, ‘The Future of Hybrid & Cloud Technologies’, ‘Innovation in Research & Academic Fields’, and ‘Policy, Regulation & Industry Standards’.
The 2025 IVI Summit, and our 20th Anniversary Summit in 2026, is where forward-thinkers, industry pioneers, and AI & Technology driven leaders converge.
IVI would like to specifically thank our Summit Sponsors Kildare County Council, MaynoothWorks and UNUM Ireland.
The first day of our event on Wednesday June 11th, hosted co-creations workshops, a high level panel, and spotlights from leaders and public figures.
IVI Director Prof. Markus Helfert and Maynooth Unversity’s Vice President Research and Innovation Prof. Rachel Msetfi, started off Day 1 of the Summit, leading into a high profile panel featuring Prof. Joseph Coughlan, Peter Clifford, Dr. Clare Thornley, Dr. Patrick Lynch, and Edwina Fitzmaurice (left) as they discussed the theme, ‘Advanced Digital Skills in a rapidly changing world – Can we win the race for talent?’
Edwina Fitzmaurice at the IVI Summit 2025
Simultanous workshops ran throughout the day in our break-out rooms after our morning panel, alongside great networking breaks showcasing research poster displays while our attendees had some well earned lunch.
We hosted seven of these co-creation workshops focusing on actionable insights for the future:
Our workshop chairs and expert speakers provided a great international overview and discussion of digital transformation and strategic directions in these specific areas across fields in industry and research.
Day 1 concluded with an insightful presentation by Prof. Edward Gregg, ‘The Converge Programme: Optimizing Decision-Making for Chronic Diseases through Better Integration of Population Health Disciplines’, and a networking Wine & Canape reception.
The second day of our event, on Thursday June 12th, was a plenary day filled with spotlights and presentations from thought leaders in research and business, accompanied by our Key Strategic Panel and three simultaneously run deep dive discussions.
IVI Summit MCs Simon Hanratty and Zoe Ryan (left) opened the day alongside IVI Director Prof. Markus Helfert.
Special addresses from AIS President-elect of the Association for Information Systems Prof. Jan vom Brocke followed by the launch of the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation initiative at Maynooth University by Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins, T.D., Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
Our morning Key Strategic Panel featured Maynooth University’s Rebecca Doolin as moderator, Grace Hayes, Commissioner Dr Des Hogan, Deputy Naoise Ó’Cearúil and Donal Travers.
These experts covered the vital regulatory and society-impacting topic, ‘Can Europe Lead Responsible AI? Bridging Innovation, Regulation, and the Value of Data in the Global AI Race.‘
Speakers for the rest of the day’s schedule included
Our three parallel break-out discussions were
Day 2 concluded with our Annual Student Innovation Challenge.
In collaboration with international universities, Kyiv Economic University and Ivano-Fankivsk University of Oil & Gas, alongside Deggendorf Institute of technology, teams of students competed to create fictitious products or services and create AI-driven advertising campaigns. The students explored the ease of producing misleading content, the quality of AI-generated materials, and strategies to mitigate misinformation.
Sponsored by Unum Ireland, the winning teams were announced during this session and were proudly presented awards for:
Outstanding Innovative Idea and Understanding of Challenges with AI and Disinformation
and
Excellent Research and Outstanding Experimentation with AI Tools and Disinformation
Later that evening we gathered for the Gala Conference Dinner at the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth where we had networking drinks on arrival and classical music from Jamie Oliver. After dinner we had a display of paintings from Joan Mulvihill followed by the launch of Piero Formica’s book Economic Humanism. We finished the evening with presenting the IVI Recognition Awards to those who have truly supported and continue to build strategic partnerships in IVI.
(right – Prof. Jan vom Brocke and Prof. Markus Helfert)
The third day of our event on Friday June 13th, was a day of collaboration, inspiration, fostering bridges built, shaping our digital futures, discussing hidden insights, and networking in an inspiring, heritage rich setting.
A networking breakfast in the historic Pugin Hall at Maynooth University South Campus started our day. Short presentations on some of IVI’s Hidden Research Insights, and an opportunity to meet our Research Experts, created a unique setting as we relaxed, learned, networked and energised ourselves for the day together.
A memorable historic tour of the south campus, group photo opportunities and discussing key takeaways from the 2025 IVI Summit together, meant no idea went missed and the beauty of the Georgian Stoyte House (built 1795), the striking Gothic architecture of St Patrick’s Pugin Hall, and the gorgeous Russel Library, was enjoyed to the fullest by all.
We then concluded Day 3, and the 2025 IVI Summit, by heading into the heart of Dublin to Teeling’s Distillery.
A light lunch and three inspiring talks on the Future of Digital & Innovation accompanied a tour of the distillery and Irish whiskey tastings.
The 2026 IVI Summit celebrating our 20th year promises to be our biggest yet. With Early Bird prices available until February, now is the time to register and ensure you can take part in collaborating, learning and networking with leaders from across digital, research, government, business and more.
Register for the IVI Summit 2026