• "It was fantastic to attend Talent Summit Galway 2025 last week at the Radisson RED Galway. The topic of ‘Embracing Disruption’ brought really interesting discussions. All speakers provided engaging viewpoints on embracing disruption in the workplace and described different approaches to take from a HR perspective."

    HR Generalist

  • "Talent Summit Galway 2025 — still buzzing from the energy, insights, and conversations that filled the day last week. Grateful to be part of a community that’s not just adapting to change — but driving it."

    HR Director

  • "Had a fantastic time attending Talent Summit Galway yesterday. The event was insightful, engaging, and thought-provoking—especially the conversations around AI and Recognition of Prior Learning. Huge thanks to the organisers for the warm hospitality, and it was great to reconnect with some old colleagues along the way. Plenty of ideas and inspiration to take forward on how we can continue to adapt, innovate, and build resilient workplaces in times of constant change.

    TA Manager

2026: The Future @ Work

In an era powered by rapid digital acceleration and shifting local markets, an organisation's ability to adapt is no longer a luxury—it's essential for survival. Talent Summit Galway delivers a practical playbook for the "What Now?" era, equipping leaders with the insights needed to build resilient, human-centric, and forward-thinking workplaces.

  • High-Performance Teams: Explore how to cultivate trust, collaboration, and psychological safety within your teams to navigate ongoing disruption. Learn the structural and cultural changes needed to build an environment where individuals are both challenged and supported to deliver sustainable results.

  • Beyond the Tech Stack: Master the human realities of AI adoption by focusing on trust, behavioural change, and shifting your workforce from skepticism to skilled, confident use.

  • Embracing Skills: Discover how transitioning to a dynamic, capability-driven model helps your organisation adapt rapidly as the half-life of professional skills shrinks.

Plus more session announcements, featuring leading local and national voices tackling the unique workplace challenges of the West.

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2025 Speakers

  • Sue Gannon

    Sue Gannon

    Fractional Chief People Officer,
    Platform94

  • Martin Brady

    Martin Brady

    Performance Coach and
    Former Irish Army Sniper & Sergeant

  • Audrey Bleach

    Audrey Bleach

    Senior Engagement & Operations Leader (People & Culture),
    Cisco

  • Chris O'Donovan

    Chris O'Donovan

    HR Director,
    Shannon Airport Group

  • Shane Gray

    Shane Gray

    Chief Operating Officer,
    Glyde Talent

  • Claudia Lyons

    Claudia Lyons

    Recruitment Manager,
    Sigmar Recruitment

  • Christine McCabe

    Christine McCabe

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Coordinator for Atlantic Technological University

  • Rossa Mullally

    Rossa Mullally

    Director,
    Sigmar Recruitment

  • Laura Gray

    Laura Gray

    HR Business Partner,
    Merit Medical

  • Orla Keady-Giblin

    Orla Keady-Giblin

    HR Director,
    Boston Scientific

  • Aoife Newton

    Aoife Newton

    Director and Head of Employment and Immigration Law, KPMG Ireland

  • Sarah Hayes

    Sarah Hayes

    Associate Director,
    Sigmar Recruitment

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