About this Event
The Lero Industry Day 2025 offers industry partners and academics a unique opportunity to hear from leading speakers and panelists at the forefront of software research.
Hosted by Lero at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, the event will feature:
- Keynote addresses from industry leaders, offering valuable insights into the Irish Software Industrial and Research ecosystem and the pivotal role Ireland will play in its future.
- Three expert speakers with industry and academic expertise, followed by panel discussions with thought leaders in their field.
Attendees will also have the chance to:
- Visit the Lero eSports & Human Performance Labs, located on campus at the University of Limerick.
- Engage with the groundbreaking Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) team, who are revolutionizing software engineering education in Ireland.
The event promises to foster meaningful discussions and networking opportunities, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Event Registration - Networking Opportunity - Welcome Tea/Coffee
Host: Lero
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Attendees welcome address
Host: Joe Gibbs - Lero General Manager
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AM
Talk 1: 'Trustworthy AI Enabled Systems'
Host: Prof. Lionel Briand - Lero Director
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Panel 1: Trustworthy AI Enabled Systems
Host: Lionel Briand - Lero Director
Info: Industry and Academic discussion of the topic of 'Trustworthy AI Enabled Systems', moderated by Dr. Clare McInerney of Lero
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote Discussion - Leo Clancy
Host: Leo Clancy
Info: A fireside chat with Leo Clancy, outgoing CEO of Enterprise Ireland in conversation with Aongus Hegarty, former President of Dell International Markets and Dell Europe
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Break
Host: Lero
Info: Tea / Coffee break and an opportunity to view some of the Academic posters on display and to network with some of the event attendees
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Talk 2: Autonomous Systems
Host: Enda Ward - Valeo Vision Systems
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel 2: Autonomous Systems
Host: Brian Deegan - UoG
Info: Industry and Academic discussion of the topic of 'Autonomous Systems', moderated by Joe Gibbs of Lero
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
Host: Lero
Info: Enjoy a Lunch & networking opportunity
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Visit 1: Lero eSports and Human Performance Labs
Host: Mark Campbell - UL
Info: Visit the Lero eSports and human performance Lab with Dr Mark Campbell & Logitech in the Tierney building, University of Limerick
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Visit 2: Immersive Software Engineering Team and Facilities
Host: Stephen Kinsella
Info: An opportunity for attendees to visit the team and facilities at the ground breaking 'Immersive Software Engineering Course'
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
Keynote Address: Dr Patricia Scanlon
Host: Dr Patricia Scanlon
Info: Engineer, Academic, Researcher, Founder, Board Member, Advisor & Chairperson are all words that could be used to describe Dr Patricia Scanlon, but those words would only scratch the surface of the depth of knowledge and experience of Dr Scanlon. We are proud to include Dr Scanlon as our keynote speaker for this event.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Talk 3: Cyber Security
Host: Donnacha Forde - CrowdStrike
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel 3: Cyber Security
Host: Donnacha Forde - CrowdStrike
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:20 PM
Closing Address
Host: Prof. Lionel Briand - Lero Director
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Visit 3: Lero eSports & Human Performance Lab
Host: Mark Campbell - UL
Info: A second Opportunity to visit the Lero eSports and human performance Lab with Dr Mark Campbell & Logitech in the Tierney building, University of Limerick
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Visit 4: Immersive Software Engineering Team and Facilities
Host: Stephen Kinsella
Info: A Second opportunity for attendees to visit the team and facilities at the ground breaking Immersive Software Engineering Course'
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Plassey Avenue, Limerick, Ireland
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