Line-Up Announced for InspireFest 18
The line-up for InspireFest 18 will feature more than 60 speakers on science, tech, entrepreneurship, arts and innovation.
Now in its fourth year, the event will run for two days this June at the Border Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin’s Silicon Docks.
Described by the organisers, Silicon Republic, as a ‘unique international festival of technology, science, design and the arts’, the event will feature speakers from 38 countries.
InspireFest is aimed at ‘leaders, professionals, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, investors, coders, academics, students, decision-makers and influencers.’
Tickets also include free entry to the InspireFest Fringe festival, which includes live music, spoken word, and comedy events.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST
7.45-9.00
Registration/coffee
9.00-9.30
Opening remarks
Ann O’Dea, founder, Inspirefest and VIP guest
9.30-10.30
STEM & STEAM Education for the many
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, co-founder and CEO, Stemettes
Anna Looney, dean of education, DCU
Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, chair, Irish Research Council (TBC)
10.30-11.15
Next Generation: The future is now
Ian Harkin, co-founder and CEO, Lottie Dolls
Aoibheann Mangan, EU Digital Girl of the Year
Taylor Denise Richardson, advocate, activist, speaker and philanthropist (also known as Astronaut StarBright)
11.15-11.45
Break
11.45-12.10
From the Marine Environment to our Mental Health
Easkey Britton, surfer and scientist, Near Health, NUI Galway
Becky-Finn Britton, coastal creative and development officer, Clean Coasts
12.10-12.20
Meet our charity partner
Debra Ireland
12.20-12.30
Announcement
Honest Eats Mini-Hack
12.30-14.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Researchfest
Winning finalists showcase their PhD research
14.00-15.00
We’re all Winners with an Inclusive Industry
Gerry Ellis, accessibility consultant, Feel The BenefIT
Peter Brabazon, general manager, Specialisterne Ireland
Shaun O’Boyle, founder, House of STEM
15.00-15.45
Women in STEM: All sorted now?
Nikita Naz Siddique, student, DCU (winner of International Women’s Day prize at DCU Business)
Helen Fullen, NDRC
Sheree Atcheson, UK expansion director, Women Who Code
Áine McCleary, director of distribution channels, Bank of Ireland
15.45-16.30
An Inspirefest development special
Zoe Philpott, creator, Ada.Ada.Ada and Ada’s Army
16.30-17.30
Special performance from NYC: Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
Heather Massie, playwright and performer
18.00-21.00
FRINGE
Hubspot happy hour
Drinks reception at HubSpot
FRIDAY, JUNE 22ND
7.45-9.00
Registration/coffee
9.00-9.10
Opening remarks
Ann O’Dea, founder, Inspirefest
9.10-10.10
The Future of Work: Where the humans take centre stage
Tim Leberecht, co-founder and co-CEO, The Business Romantic Society
Katie Burke, chief people officer, HubSpot
Rajeev Behera, founder and CEO, Reflektive
Ranjani Kearsley, head of HR, Fidelity International
10.10-11.00
The Media Makers: Advocacy through content
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist, The New Yorker and CBS News
Raju Narisetti, former managing editor, The Wall Street Journal (Europe)
11.00-11.15
Break
11.15-12.30
Exciting Experiments in Art and Technology
Noeline Kavanagh, artistic director and CEO, Macnas
Naomi McMahon, SVP, head of strategic marketing, Universal Music Group
Domhnaill Hernon, head of Experiments in Arts and Technology (EAT), Nokia Bell Labs
Reeps One, artist and beatboxer
12.30-14.00
Lunch
12.30-14.00
Honest Eats Mini-Hack final
13.00-14.00
Meet the Investors
14.00-14.05
Announcement
Winners of Honest Eats Mini-Hack announced
14.05-14.10
Researchfest winner takes the stage
14.10-15.00
Meet the Investors challenging the status quo
Yuka Nagashima, board member, Astia Angels
Arlan Hamilton, founder, Backstage Capital
Claire Lee, head of early-stage banking, Silicon Valley Bank
15.00-16.00
Expanding your Boundaries: Looking to Asia and the Middle East
Karen Contet Farzam, co-founder, WHub.io (Hong Kong)
Niamh Given, chief growth officer, Nest.vc (New Zealand)
Maha Al Balushi, managing director, Oman Technology Fund (Oman)
16.00-16.45
Founders that are killing it!
Ciara Donlon, founder and CEO, Theya Healthcare
Surbhi Sarna, founder and CEO, nVision Medical
16.45-17.30
Lessons in Leadership: The art of telling your story
Thaler Pekar, founder and CEO, Thaler Pekar & Partners
Susan McPherson, founder and CEO, McPherson Strategies
Maureen Taylor, co-founder and CEO, SNP Communications
18.00-22.00
FRINGE
The official Inspirefest Fringe after party
Fringe festival featuring Bright Club, Hvmmingbyrd and Ada’s Army at CHQ
