David McWilliams

David McWilliams

Acclaimed Global Economist, Author and Podcaster

Rob Kearney

Rob Kearney

A respected former international rugby player and broadcaster, Rob Kearney brings leadership, business insight and elite sporting experience to the stage.

Katriona O’Sullivan, Professor

Katriona O’Sullivan, Professor

Psychologist, Award winning Author & Associate Professor of Science at Maynooth University

Brian O’Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll

Former Captain of the Leinster, Irish and Lions Rugby Team

Eímear Noone

Eímear Noone

Internationally renowned composer and conductor Eímear Noone is best known for her iconic work on World of Warcraft and for becoming the first female conductor in Academy Awards history. Blending creativity, technology and leadership, she delivers inspiring keynote talks on innovation, teamwork, women in tech and breaking barriers at the highest level.

Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart

Former UK Cabinet Minister, 'The Rest is Politics' Podcast Co-Host

Ivan Yates

Ivan Yates

Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, and former Politician

Sir Bob Geldof

Sir Bob Geldof

Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author

Paul O’Connell

Paul O’Connell

Assistant Coach to the Irish Rugby Team, Former Ireland and Munster Rugby Team Captain

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

‘The Rest is Politics’ Podcast Co-Host,  Campaigner & Strategist

Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki

British & Irish Lion, World Rugby Player of the Year Nominee, Diversity Advocate, Brand Ambassador

Jamil Qureshi

Jamil Qureshi

Performance Coach, Psychologist & Author

Chris Barton

Chris Barton

Founder and Creator of Shazam — the first mass consumer AI product in history, downloaded over two billion times and acquired by Apple in its 6th largest acquisition of all time.

David Gillick

David Gillick

Olympic Athlete, European Champion, Author and Health Advocate

Simon Zebo

Simon Zebo

Former Ireland Rugby International Player, Munster’s All-Time Top Try Scorer, Entertainment Personality, Whiskey Brand Founder

Fintan O’Toole

Fintan O’Toole

Journalist, Author of Heroic Failure, Expert in Politics & Culture, Visiting Lecturer at Princeton University

Stephen Kinsella, Prof.

Stephen Kinsella, Prof.

Prof. Stephen Kinsella is one of Ireland’s leading economists, known for translating complex economic and societal change into clear, engaging and practical insight. As Professor of Economics and Head of Department at the University of Limerick, he advises on economic policy, innovation systems, institutional reform and the future impact of AI on work and society. A compelling keynote speaker and commentator, Stephen brings together economics, leadership, systems thinking and technology to help organisations better understand uncertainty, navigate change and build resilient, future-focused strategies.

Luke O’Neill

Luke O’Neill

Professor of Biochemistry, Entrepreneur, Author, Science Ambassador

Nigel Owens

Nigel Owens

Welsh International, World Cup and Heineken Cup Rugby Union Referee

Stephen Archer

Stephen Archer

Stephen Archer is an exceptional communicator with a rare perspective on sustained performance and team culture. Drawing on 18 years of professional rugby, he delivers talks that reveal how elite teams build trust, manage pressure, and maintain motivation through changing times. His message—grounded in discipline, humility and purpose—translates powerfully to leadership, business and life beyond sport.

Ronan O’Gara

Ronan O’Gara

Head Rugby Coach at La Rochelle, Former international Rugby Player

Neil O’Brien

Neil O’Brien

'The Mental Fitness Coach', Motivational & Performance Speaker and 'Author of Time to Fly'

Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer

President & Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Best-selling Author, Expert in Geopolitics and Global Risk, TIME Columnist

Sahar Hashemi OBE

Sahar Hashemi OBE

Sahar Hashemi OBE is a visionary entrepreneur, bestselling author and founder of Buy Women Built. Best known for co-founding Coffee Republic, the UK’s first US-style coffee chain, she now helps organisations reignite entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and customer connection in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world. Through engaging storytelling and practical insight, Sahar challenges audiences to rethink bureaucracy, fear and the need for certainty — empowering leaders and teams to act with greater courage, agility and momentum.