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Semantic Picnic: 20 Year Reunion

Please join us on Wednesday 23^rd August and Thursday 24^th August to celebrate 20 years since the establishment of DERI – Digital Enterprise Research Institute and ten years since the establishment of Insight – SFI Research Centre for Data Analysis.

It will be an opportunity to welcome alumni and friends to the University of Galway to meet, network and explore collaborations over two days.

Venue
Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics
IDA Business Park, Lower Dangan, Galway, H91 AEX4

Day 1: Insight Data Connections – Seizing the Data Opportunity through Collaboration
August 23rd, 2023.

10:00 - 10:30	Registration & Coffee
10:30 - 10:45	MC: Carmel McGroarty Mitchell, Insight Welcome to Insight Prof. Walter Gear, Executive Dean of the College of Science and Engineering Prof . Noel O'Connor, CEO, Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics
10:45 - 11:15	Industry Collaboration Showcase Overview and examples of the research in Insight Galway Prof. Edward Curry Introduce the Interest Groups objectives: Carmel McGroarty Mitchell, Insight
11:15 - 12:30	Interest Groups: Industrial Challenges for Big Data and AI Generative AI o Industry Chair: Karl Flannery, CEO, Storm Technology o Insight Research Lead: Dr James McDermott Trustworthy Decisions and Bias o Industry Chair: Joe Smyth, SVP of R&D, Digital and AI at Genesys o Insight Research Lead: Dr John McCrae Digital Transformation of Healthcare o Industry Chair: Caitriona Walsh, Country President and Managing Director Novartis Ireland o Insight Research Lead: Prof. Edward Curry
12:30 - 13:00	Discussion with the Industry Chairs on feedback from Interest Groups Moderator: Carmel McGroarty Mitchell
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch & Posters & Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland Tours
14:00 - 15:00	Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities Work Programme 23/24 Stephen O’Reilly National Representative for Horizon Europe Cluster 4 - Digital at Enterprise Ireland Destination 3: World-leading Data and Computing Technologies Destination 4: Digital & Emerging Technologies for Competitiveness and Fit for the Green Deal Destination 6: A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies
15:00 - 15:45	Horizon Europe Collaboration Showcase Dr Aiden Flanagan, Senior R&D Fellow, Boston Scientific Sean Ahearne, Senior Research Scientist, Dell Technologies Aidan O Mahony, Senior Principal Research Scientist, Dell EMC Andrew Marsh, Technology Business Development Executive, IBM Research Dr Martin Serrano, Insight Research Lead, Internet of Things
15:45 - 16:15	Open Discussion on Horizon Europe CL4-Digital, Industry and Space Calls 2024 Maria Smyth & Stephen O’Reilly
16:15 – 16.30	Closing remarks Prof. Edward Curry/Carmel McGroarty-Mitchell
18:00 – 20:00	Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments and an entrepreneurial panel: The PorterShed evening event is a great opportunity to network and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. It provides a platform to showcase new ideas, explore potential collaborations, and gain valuable insights. Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the startup ecosystem, this event promises to be informative and engaging. It is a chance to build relationships and expand your network. We look forward to welcoming you all to this meaningful exciting evening event at the PorterShed! Our expert panel includes: Rachel Kavanagh, Chief Marketing Officer, Siren Gearoid Hynes, Head of Product, CitySwift Emma Meehan, Founder, Precision Sports Technology Arik Elberse, CEO & Founder, Ancient Oak Ventures Prof John Breslin, University of Galway Moderator: Carmel McGroarty Mitchell, Insight Venue: PorterShed, Market Street, Galway, H91 TCX3

Day 2: August 24th, 2023 - The Semantic Picnic- An Alumni and Friends Gathering

09:00 - 09:30	Registration
09:30 - 9:50	Welcome to the Semantic Picnic Paul Dodd, VP Engagement, University of Galway & Edward Curry, University of Galway
9:50 - 10:40	Directors Panel Jim Browne, Emeritus Professor and former President University of Galway Stefan Decker, Fraunhofer FIT Manfred Hauswirth – online, Fraunhofer FOKUS Dietrich Rebholz-Schuhmann, ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences Edward Curry, University of Galway Paul Buitelaar, University of Galway
10:40-11:00	Presentation by Stefan Decker
11:00 – 11:20	Coffee
11:20 - 12:10	Retrospective Panel: Research and Academic Alessandra Mileo, DCU Andre Freitas, IDIAP & University of Manchester Adegboyega Ojo, Carelton University John McCrae, University of Galway Choudhury Smitashree, UnitedHealth Group
12:10 - 13:00	Retrospective Panel: Industry and Start-up Carmel McGroarty-Mitchell, University of Galway Bianca Pereira, ThinkingCafe Sean O’Riain, Fidelity Investments Ronan Fox, ICON Piyush Yadav, Collins Aerospace
13:00 - 13:20	Education and Public Engagement: Past and Future Brendan “Speedie” Smith, University of Galway
13:20 - 14:00	Lunch + Museum Tours + Networking
14:00 - 14:50	Future Panel: Data for Health and Wellbeing Paul Buitelaar, University of Galway Andrew Simpkin, University of Galway Mona Isazad, Maynooth University Niamh Hynes, Galway Clinic Conor Judge, University of Galway
14:50 – 15:10	Coffee
15:10 - 16:00	Future Panel: Data for a Sustainable Society Niall Ó Brolcháin, University of Galway Lukasz Porwol, University of Galway Heike Felzmann, University of Galway Martin Serrano, University of Galway Sampritha Manjunath, University of Galway
16:00 - 16:15	Closing remarks Brian Wall, University of Galway & Edward Curry, University of Galway
16:15 – 17:45	Museum Tours
18:00 - 19:00	Semantic Picnic BBQ at College Bar