About this Event
Location: ESB HQ - 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2
Date & Time: Friday, May 29 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tickets: Free (Strictly limited for high-quality Q&A)
The Hook: 🏗️ Building Ireland 2.0: The Power of Difference Getting it Done
- Can we build a better tomorrow by making a better use of all of today?
More of ALL Dubliners have joined ESB apprenticeships today than ever, to literally power the city of tomorrow. Breaking AI into Mountjoy J*il, Unlocking the "Phantom 7th County" - a talent pool of 85,000—larger than the entire workforce of Tipperary. Is it time to house the homebuilders? Will more folks build infrastructure back home, if we home them first?
This event connects Dublin Tech Week 2026 #DTW2026 and A Thriving City for All Festival 2026 #ThrivingCityForAll.
Intro & insights:
Host Seán Fay – & Founder of sharing insights from:
Emma Maye (CEO, Ardale Property Group) the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year and out-and-proud Dyslexic CEO. Emma has pioneered a ‘tech-first’ mindset in the construction and property sectors.
Panel One:
- Apprenticeship Programmes like that run by ESB Networks, are building a wider workforce and creating an impact powering our city & uplifting communities.
Anne Gaskin Roe (Apprenticeship Development Manager at ESB Networks) leverages 35 years of experience to drive inclusive, impactful programmes. Recognized by the National Apprenticeship Office, she has significantly increased diverse participation and female representation through strategic leadership and talent initiatives.
Caroline McGrotty (ESB’s Accessibility Specialist and Access Officer) brings 18+ years of expertise to support employees and customers with disabilities. Formerly with AHEAD, she holds a Masters in Deaf Education and champions inclusive workplace cultures through expert recruitment, training, and guidance.
Amy Martin, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner at Sisk, drives strategic initiatives focusing on gender equality, neurodiversity, and inclusive leadership. She also founded The Future Is Hers, a platform providing career coaching and mentorship to empower women navigating professional growth and change.
Panel Two:
- Making a better use of all of today, removing your neurotypical blindfold.
Jack Churchill (CEO, Empowering Tech): A global leader in assistive tech with offices in six countries. Jack is a champion for accessibility, recently helping to bring AI-powered text recognition pens into Mountjoy Pr*son.
Charlene Coleman (Founder, EchoMind AI): A pioneer reducing the "diagnostic admin" of ADHD/AuDHD assessments by 90%, making support more neuroaffirming, accessible, and affordable through AI innovation.
Rebecca Molloy (Founder, TrustWorki): The data visionary behind the "C3PO Culture Diagnostic"—a smart AI tool that measures psychological safety and neuro-inclusion to turn feedback into action.
Who is this for?
- Leadership & Change makers
- ESG / CSR & Supply Chain Leaders: Learn to use your purchasing power to drive better performance and social change.
- Apprenticeship managers and early career professionals
- HR & Recruiters: There’s no talent shortage, just a shortage of inclusive thinking that impacts your inbox. "Potential is distributed equally, opportunity is not."
- Advocates & Innovators: See how AI is widening the gate for more of us living in Dublin with a difference to make a difference.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland
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