EY is delighted to invite you to the EY Cork Manufacturing Leadership Breakfast: AI & the Future of Manufacturing from 8am on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork.

This exclusive event will bring together senior manufacturing leaders to explore the trends shaping future-ready manufacturing operations. The morning will include:

  • 8 - 8:30am: Arrival, breakfast and networking
  • 8:30 - 8:40am: The Future of Manufacturing in Cork: Ronan Murray, EY Cork Office Managing Partner, will share insights on the outlook for manufacturing in the region.
  • 8:40 - 9:00am: Value-focused AI in Manufacturing: Bronagh Riordan, EY Ireland AI & Data Partner, will share practical insights on delivering value through AI.
  • 9 - 9:20am: Industry Perspective: Dave O’Keeffe, Data Science Senior Manager at Pfizer, will discuss Pfizer’s data and AI transformation journey in Ringaskiddy.
  • 9:20 - 9:50am: EY AI Demos and Case Studies: Breakout sessions will showcase AI demonstrations, case studies and transformation across manufacturing.
  • 9:50 - 10:05am: AI Adoption: Mindset, Skillset, Toolset: Nikki Campbell, EY Ireland People Consulting Partner, will explore the key elements of successful AI adoption.
  • 10:05 - 10:15am: Closing Remarks and Q&A: Chris Ryan, EY Supply Chain & Operations Director, will close the event and lead the Q&A. 
  • 10:15 - 11:00am: Optional one-to-one discussions and networking.
If you are unable to attend, please feel free to forward this invitation to a colleague.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].