Cork Manufacturing Leadership Breakfast: AI & the Future of Manufacturing

Join EY for the Cork Manufacturing Leadership Breakfast: AI & the Future of Manufacturing, taking place from 8.00am on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork.
 
This exclusive event will bring together senior manufacturing leaders to explore how AI can support innovation, resilience and future-ready manufacturing. The morning will feature industry insights, practical demonstrations, real-world case studies and guidance on adopting AI successfully.

Agenda highlights:

• 8.00am–8.30am: Arrival, breakfast and networking
• 8.30am–8.40am: The future of manufacturing in Cork: Ronan Murray, EY Cork Office Managing Partner, will share insights on the outlook for manufacturing in the region.
• 8.40am–9.00am: Value-focused AI in manufacturing: Bronagh Riordan, EY Ireland AI & Data Partner, will share practical insights on delivering value through AI.
• 9.00am–9.20am: Client perspective: Dave O’Keeffe, Data Science Senior Manager at Pfizer, will discuss Pfizer’s data and AI transformation journey in Ringaskiddy.
• 9.20am–9.50am: EY AI demos and case studies: Breakout sessions will cover AI Lab Transformation, Digital Quality, Real-time Batch Release and Operator of the Future.
• 9.50am–10.05am: AI adoption: Mindset, Skillset, Toolset: Nikki Campbell, EY Ireland People Consulting Partner, will explore the key elements of successful AI adoption.
• 10.05am–10.15am: Closing remarks and Q&A: Chris Ryan, EY Supply Chain & Operations Director, will close the event and lead the Q&A.
• 10.15am–11.00am: Optional one-to-one discussions and networking