{"slug": "dell-technologies-cork-hosts-minister-smyths-ai-roadshow", "title": "Dell Technologies Cork Hosts Minister Smyth’s AI Roadshow", "summary": "Dell Technologies Cork hosted Minister of State for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD as part of the Government's AI Works for Ireland roadshow, bringing together SMEs, local government, and technology leaders to discuss AI adoption. Colman O'Flynn, Cork Site Lead and Vice-President of Business Transformation at Dell Technologies, said Ireland's AI opportunity will only be fully realized if businesses, communities, and individuals have the confidence, skills, and support to participate.", "body_md": "Dell Technologies Cork recently hosted Minister of State for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth TD, as part of the Government’s AI Works for Ireland roadshow.\n\nThe event brought together SMEs, local government representatives, educational partners and technology leaders to discuss the practical adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the opportunities AI presents for businesses and communities across the region.\n\nJoining Minister Smyth at the Dell Technologies Cork campus were Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Damian Boylan, and Mayor of Cork County, Cllr. Bernard Moynihan. The event was delivered in association with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Local Enterprise Office Cork City and Local Enterprise Office South Cork.\n\nDiscussions focused on real-world examples of AI adoption by Irish businesses, highlighting how organisations are already using AI to drive innovation, productivity and growth. Attendees also explored the importance of digital skills, inclusion and collaboration in ensuring the benefits of AI are widely shared.\n\nThe programme featured a panel discussion with organisations already using AI across a range of sectors, providing practical insights into how businesses are leveraging the technology to enhance operations, improve productivity and unlock new opportunities. Participants also took part in breakout sessions focused on AI fundamentals, security and compliance, and the future of AI skills and education.\n\nColman O’Flynn, Cork Site Lead and Vice-President of Business Transformation, [Dell Technologies](http://www.dell.com) said: “We were delighted to welcome Minister Smyth, the Lord Mayor of Cork and the Mayor of Cork County to our Cork campus as part of the AI Works for Ireland roadshow. Coming in the first days of Ireland’s EU Presidency, the discussions reinforced something we feel strongly about at Dell Technologies: Ireland’s AI opportunity will only be fully realised if businesses, communities and individuals of all sizes have the confidence, skills and support to participate.\n\n“Through our collaboration with local enterprise, education and business partners across Cork, we are helping organisations access the knowledge, expertise and technologies needed to embrace AI and digital transformation.\n\n“As [Ireland](https://irishtechnews.ie/?s=Ireland) looks to strengthen its position as a leader in digital innovation, continued collaboration between industry, government and education will be critical to ensuring the benefits of AI are accessible to organisations and communities across the country.”\n\n```\nMore about Irish Tech News\nIrish Tech News are Ireland’s No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland’s No.1 Tech Podcast too.\nYou can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news\nIf you’d like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at [email protected] now to discuss.\nIrish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. 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