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)
- Format: 50% Networking & Finger Food | 50% Panel & Actionable Q&A
The Hook: We aren't just sending the lift back down; we’re building bigger ladders.
We are here to show you the "receipts." This isn't a conversation about "help." It's a hard-nosed business case for the real-world benefits of a wider range of talents. Did you know? 28.5% of founders in Ireland’s €1bn+ "three-comma club" are neurodivergent (ND), yet 29% of our Pr*son population is also ND. As we fix the hole, come & learn how AI can help you build a bigger ladder.
The Lineup: Using our Difference to Make a Difference
Special Intro: 10 Questions & Answers with Emma Maye
- 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:
The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme— is a masterclass in how to build a wider workforce that literally powers our city.
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.
Your Host: Seán Fay: and founder of . Seán is redefining how we hire and house the talent Dublin needs for its big plans on infrastructure and home building.
Panel Two:
- 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.
Why Attend?
This event connects Dublin Tech Week 2026 #DTW2026 and A Thriving City for All Festival 2026 #ThrivingCityForAll.
Who is this for?
- Founders: Focus on your "big rocks"; let AI handle the small stuff.
- HR & Recruiters: There’s no talent shortage, just a shortage of inclusive thinking that impacts your inbox. "Potential is distributed equally, opportunity is not."
- CSR & Supply Chain Leaders: Learn to use your purchasing power to drive better performance and social change.
- 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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