•  8 January 2025   
  • RDS Concert Hall, Merrion Road 
  •   11:00 - 13:30, registration open at 10:00    

Join us to celebrate 25 years of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at our exclusive VIP opening ceremony and Executive leaders forum

To mark this significant milestone in developing Ireland's future STEM talent, we've partnered with American Chamber of Commerce and Business in the Community Ireland to host our Exclusive Executive Leaders Forum at this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Together, we'll explore how industry business and education are shaping a diverse and inclusive STEM talent pipeline, essential for maintaining Ireland's global competitiveness and FDI Leadership.

As global economic dynamic shift, including potential shifts in U.S. policy, this discussion is more critical than ever to safeguard Ireland's position as a leading destination for investment and innovation.

You are also welcome to attend the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition opening ceremony as our VIP guest, along with other senior dignitaries, where the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins will give the opening address.

This event is now fully subscribed, if you would like to be put on our waitlist, please fill out the form.

This event is now fully subscribed, if you would like to be put on a waitlist, please register your interest today.

  • Áine Kerr

    Broadcaster and Entrepreneur, Executive Leaders Forum MC

    Áine Kerr is a regular on broadcast media, a Fellow of Columbia University’s Sulzberger Leadership Programme, and an award-winning journalist. As a journalist, Áine spent many years working as a political correspondent and news reporter with The Irish Times, The Irish Independent and The Irish Examiner, and she currently sits on the President’s Gaisce Council.

  • Paul Sweetman

    CEO, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland 

    As CEO of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, Paul leads the organisation to ensure Ireland is a location where US FDI thrives, alongside supporting the growth of Irish companies as they expand in the US. Prior to this, Paul worked with Ibec, holding numerous roles including Director of Financial Services Ireland and Director of Technology Ireland. 

  • Seán O'Sullivan

    BTYSTE Winner 2024

    Seán is the current BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 winner with his ground-breaking project VerfiyMe: A new approach to authorship attribution in the post-chatGPT era. Since his win, Seán has gone on to represented Ireland at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists, earning 2nd place and he is now in sixth year preparing for his Leaving Certificate exams.

  • Fiona Treacy

    Managing Director, Industrial Automation at Analog Devices

    Fiona Treacy is a managing director within the Industrial Automation Business Unit at Analog Devices, where she leads a precision analog technology development team, go to market team, and business development team all focused on accelerating customer development. Previously, Fiona has held roles in engineering, applications, marketing, and business management within the Factory Automation and Process Control, Industrial Connectivity, Precision Converters, and Instrumentation Business Units.

  • Anne-Marie Tierney-Le Roux

    Senior Vice President Enterprise Technology, IDA Ireland

    Anne-Marie has 22 years' experience in the global investment environment with IDA Ireland, working across a number of key roles in Ireland and abroad. She works with existing Technology companies to expand their mandatory operations in Ireland and is also responsible for attracting new Technology corporates to establish in Ireland. Anne-Marie also engages with key stakeholders on IDA Ireland's STEM agenda and is a mentor with the Open Doors Initiative.

  • Maeve Monaghan

    CEO, NOW Group

    Maeve has been at the helm of NOW Group for over two decades, a social enterprise dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and learning difficulties in securing jobs with a future. Under her leadership, the organisation has significantly expanded its reach and impact, transforming lives across Ireland. Her leadership is a testament to the transformative power of social enterprise in driving economic growth and social inclusion, earning her widespread recognition as an exceptional leader in the social sector.

  • Mark Cockerill

    Senior Vice President, Legal - Corporate, M&A and International Development, ServiceNow

    Mark serves as ServiceNow’s Vice-President for Corporate, Securities, M&A and International Development, and has extensive experience leading diverse, high-performing teams. Throughout his career, he has championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, working to create inclusive environments while driving innovation. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mark is passionate about leveraging AI innovations to attract and develop top-tier talent, championing the strategic use of technology to drive growth. 

  • Lorna Martyn

    Senior Vice President, Technology and Ireland Regional Chair, Fidelity Ireland

    Lorna joined Fidelity in 2004 and has held several senior leadership roles across Ireland and the US. As a recognized advocate for inclusion and diversity, and most particularly, greater female representation in technology, Lorna has led the development and delivery of a multi-faceted strategy which is focused on affecting sustainable change for women in STEM within Fidelity, local communities, and industry. Her work has been recognised with multiple awards, receiving the inaugural Women in Technology Award from Technology Ireland in 2018 and in 2023.