Join us on Thursday 15th October in EY’s new head office to hear from leading voices from pharma, government and technology as we explore the real-world impact of AI and what it means for the future of healthcare in Ireland.
Event Details:
- Venue: EY, Wilton Place, Dublin 2
- Time: 6.30pm registration, for a 7pm start
- Format: Panel discussion with a range of industry and subject experts
- Networking, drinks & canapés afterwards
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Speakers:
We’ll have four expert speakers in this panel discussion drawn from across pharma and supporting industries for a holistic and insightful discussion on the real-world impact of AI on healthcare.
The first two speakers to be revealed are below, stay tuned for further updates!
Prof Alan Smeaton, Professor of Computing – Dublin City University
Alan Smeaton is Professor of Computing at Dublin City University and a distinguished and award-winning researcher in artificial intelligence and data analytics.
He is a member of the board of Oifig IS na hÉireann / AI Office of Ireland, a Ministerial appointment to direct Ireland’s central AI coordinating authority, overseeing national governance and responsible innovation under the EU AI Act. Prior to that Alan was a member of the Government’s AI Advisory Council (2024 – 2026) where he advised Government Departments and public agencies, helping to demystify AI.

Dr Guido Giunti, Chief Data Officer – St James’s Hospital
Guido is a medical doctor specialised in digital health solutions for chronic care. He has worked in academic, clinical, and industrial settings at top organisations in Europe. His work has received numerous awards, including a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship, the Best Doctoral Dissertation award in his field, and recognition as one of Finland’s top healthcare innovators by the medical magazine Mediuutiset. In 2024, Guido received the Changemaker in Health and Global Patient Innovator award by HIMSS. He is Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Oulu in Finland and is currently Chief Data Officer at St James’s Hospital, where he leads the hospital’s data strategy, governance, and innovation to advance patient care, research, and operational excellence.
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