Dublin, 19 November 2024: Dublin is this week hosting European business leaders for EBN Techcamp 2024, taking place at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC), Dublin 8, from 19-21 November. A key theme for this year’s event is exploring the profound impact digital transformation and AI can have on supporting business innovation centres, their start-up clients and associated investors.
The European Business and Innovation Centre Network’s (EBN) Techcamp provides an annual platform for networking, collaboration, and co-learning for businesses. EBN comprises 97 certified (and 20 satellite offices) EU Business Innovation Centres (BIC) and 59 associated members from over 37 countries. The four Irish Business Innovation Centres (BICs), comprising AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC are all active members of the EBN network.
This week’s sold-out event is being co-hosted by Furthr, Ireland’s leading business innovation centre, and is bringing together European Union Business Innovation Centres (EU|BICs), science parks, investors, incubators and accelerators to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are transforming business ecosystems and supporting entrepreneurship.
This year’s Techcamp will provide a unique opportunity for business support organisations and innovation professionals to experience lively keynotes, dynamic workshops, thought provoking panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on AI’s disruptive impact, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation.
The event will also explore AI’s role in key sectors such as healthcare, green energy, gaming, and public-private collaboration, offering valuable insights into how digitalisation is reshaping industries and driving business growth.
Pictured: Martin Murray, Furthr CEO and Laura Lecci, EBN CEO
Laura Lecci, CEO at EBN said: AI and digital transformation are revolutionising the business landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation and addressing critical challenges for business support organisations. EBN Techcamp 2024, promises to be a rich learning experience for attendees looking to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving digital landscape.”
EBN Techcamp 2024, which is being sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and EY, will feature expert speakers and thought leaders in AI and digital transformation, including:
- Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland, who will discuss the disruptive impact of AI across industries.
- Marco Herbst, co-founder of Evercam, who will share insights on scaling AI technology globally.
- Trinity College Dublin’s Adapt Centre, whose specialists will delve into the EU AI Act and its implications for AI integration in business processes.
Commenting on the event, Martin Murray, CEO of Furthr, said: “We are delighted to host EBN Techcamp 2024. It is a fantastic opportunity for Furthr to showcase our commitment to startup success while connecting with leading innovation centres across Europe. This event provides an invaluable platform each year for sharing best practices that drive entrepreneurial innovation and strengthening the European business support ecosystem.”
