Data, Integration & Workflow Automation
Hosted by Simon Eaves
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING FORUM
13 MAY 2026 | AGENDA
09:30 - 10.00
REGISTRATION & MINGLE
An opportunity to meet event partners, network with attendees, and settle in before the welcome and opening sessions.
10:00 - 10:15
WELCOME TO THE DIGITAL MANUFACTURING FORUM
You'll be welcomed by Ray O'Mahony & Dr. David Downey who will discuss the day's agenda and what you'll learn from the Digital Manufacturing Forum.
10:15 - 10:30
FUTURE OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING - Connecting People, Processes & Data
An exploration of the trends, tools, and shifts that will shape the global manufacturing landscape in the years to come.
10:30 - 10:45
Data Driven AI Within Manufacturing
A look into how the convergence of data and logic is redefining what’s possible as we capture that human experience to empower the workforce of tomorrow.
10:45 - 11:00
THE ROLE OF THE CLUSTER IN SUPPORTING YOU & SMEs
We will highlight the key supports and advantages provided by the IDEAM Cluster to it's members. Dr. David Downey will discuss how cluster present opportunities and incentives for SMEs to support their operations and business goals.
11:00 - 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
Relax and enjoy some refreshments
11:30 - 12:30
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Join focused, small-group sessions and a tour of the TUS Coonagh Campus for a firsthand look at the latest software and equipment driving digital manufacturing forward.
Building the Intelligent Factory of Tomorrow
Hosted by Demir Ali
Empowering the Workforce of Today for the Digital World Tomorrow
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Moran
Innovation Experience
Hosted by Brian Fagan
12:30 - 13:15
LUNCH TIME
Have some lunch, network and visit the Demo & Exhibition Area
13:15 - 14:15
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Let's continue the focused, small-group sessions and a tour of the TUS Coonagh Campus for a firsthand look at the latest software and equipment driving digital manufacturing forward.
Data, Integration & Workflow Automation
Hosted by Simon Eaves
Building the Intelligent Factory of Tomorrow
Hosted by Demir Ali
Empowering the Workforce of Today for the Digital World Tomorrow
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Moran
Innovation Experience
Hosted by Brian Fagan
14:15 - 14:45
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
Follow a company's digital transformation story and learn how they stopped old-fashioned processes and took on the incredible journey of digitisation.
14:45 - 15:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: From Insight to Impact – Adopting Digital at Scale
Let's bring together the topics of the day with our expert panel.
15:15 - 15:45
PANEL DISCUSSION: Driving Innovation Through Irish and EU Funding Support
Let's bring together our experts to discuss driving innovation through Irish & EU funding support.
15:45 - 16:00