Past Events

AI Impact Series : The AI Act – How is it working in practice? An overview of the EU AI Act.
This session was delivered by Noelle Doody and Brian Connolly and gave attendees an introduction to the EU AI Act and the risk-based assessment approach.

AI Impact Series: The Ethics of AI in Financial Services
Dr Alessandra Sala, Senior Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock, discussed the ethical considerations of the use of AI.

June 2024: International Digital Health Summer School
BlockW contributed to the International Digital Health Summer School at Maynooth University.

The Fast Development of AI Impacts on Society and Women
Dr. Alessandra Sala, Sr. Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Shutterstock discusses the advancement of AI and its impacts on society and women.

May 2024: Ireland: Location of Choice for Technology & Innovation
BlockW worked together with IDA Ireland to facilitate this landmark event.

Digital Twin Technology: Use Cases and Technical Implementation
BlockW in partnership with ICS hosted a webinar: “Digital Twin Technology: Use Cases and Technical Implementation” focusing on how digital twinning is reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare with cost and

April 2024: Mental Health: How Technology can Enable Homecare and Treatment
BlockW in partnership with ICS hosted“Mental Health: How Technology can Enable Homecare and Treatment” focusing on the digital transformation journey of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.

March 2024- Female Founders: Get Ready for Acquisition
BlockW and Ogier Ireland LLP together with Global InvestHer: hosted “Female Founders: Get Ready For Acquisition” in the Ogier offices in Ballsbridge.

March 2024- Promotion, engagement, recruitment and retention of women for training and upskilling in SME’s
BlockW Chair & Co-Founder presented “Promotion, engagement, recruitment and retention of women for training and upskilling in SME’s” to Project EAGLE