If you are a C-suite Executive or Senior Leader and are tasked with making pivotal decisions on AI in 2025 that affect IT and the broader business landscape, join Ergo and ADAPT for an event aimed at demystifying AI, ML, and Data foundations. Discover their practical applications, limitations, and transformative impact on your business to craft resilient IT strategies.

Key themes:  

• Truly understanding Artificial Intelligence
• Making AI accessible to everyone
• AI innovation and the Era of Agentic AI
• Addressing security challenges of AI

Hear from Professor John Kelleher, Chair of Computer Science and Director of ADAPT, who will help us truly understand AI and how to make AI accessible to everyone. Lorne Chedzey, CIO at Ergo, will cover Agentic AI and the different ways of deploying AI effectively. Professor David J. Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, and former U.S. Attorney will discuss the security challenges of AI and how to address them. 

Agenda: 

• 08:30 – 09:15: Light breakfast and networking
• 09:15 – 09:20: Welcome – ADAPT and Ergo
• 09:20 – 10:00: Demystifying AI – Understanding AI, breaking down the hype, making it more accessible to everyone – Professor John Kelleher, Chair of Computer Science and Director of ADAPT
• 10:00 – 10:15: Break
• 10:15 – 10:45: Deploying AI – Dive deep on the different ways of deploying AI responsibly and effectively, and hear how this is the year of Agentic AI – Lorne Chedzey, CIO at Ergo
• 10:45 – 11:15: Panel Discussion – AI in Action: How you can leverage AI to take your business to the next level in Ireland
• 11:15 – 11:45: Defending AI: Securing AI systems, addressing risks, safeguarding against misuse – Professor David J. Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security
• 11:45 – 12:00: Q&A
• 12:00 – 12:15: Wrap up – ADAPT and Ergo
• 12:15 – 13:00: Networking and lunch

Speakers:

Professor John Kelleher, Chair of Computer Science and Director of ADAPT 

Extensive background in artificial intelligence, beginning with a BSc. in Computer Applications from Dublin City University. PhD in Artificial Intelligence in focusing on the intersection of language and vision within the context of situated dialogue. Research that explored how humans interact with robots or virtual environments through language, contributing to advancements in human-computer dialogue systems and AI.​ 

Lorne Chedzey, CIO at Ergo   

Lorne is Ergo’s CIO. With over 20+ years of experience, his expertise encompasses private, public, and hybrid clouds, with a focus on cloud-native development and application modernization. Lorne is responsible for innovation within Ergo, serving as a trusted IT advisor to clients. 

Professor David J. Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security. 

He served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2016, tackling cyber threats and the opioid crisis. He holds faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh and Trinity College Dublin.

About ADAPT 

ADAPT, the world-leading SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, brings leading academics, researchers and industry partners together to deliver excellent science, engage the public, develop novel solutions for business across all sectors and enhance Ireland’s international reputation. Coordinated by Trinity College Dublin and co-hosted by Dublin City University, ADAPT’s partner institutions include University

About Ergo  

We are trusted IT experts for over 30 years. We partner with organisations, offering tailored advice, expert IT solutions, and proactive managed services, helping them to become more agile, efficient, compliant, and geared for long-term growth. 

Prepared for Today Planning for Tomorrow – We are ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the present while anticipating the future needs and trends of our clients and the industry.  

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