This week, our Chair Victor Timon, was delighted to formally present @MichealMartinTD with DBI's Digital Changemaker of the Year award. The award recognises his leadership on Ireland’s AI & digital agenda. Thank you to Shay Brennan TD for facilitating. #DigitalIreland #AI

📢 BIG IDEAS. BIG BRANDS. BIG DIGITAL ENERGY. Join us! DIGITAL VELOCITY brings together the people and ideas driving the next wave of online growth. 📅 10 September 📍 Pitch, Dublin 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/4eueJQ7

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀    Up next is dp Fitzgerald of Truffle Hog #Velocity   DP will be sharing his insights on how brands can stay relevant, creative and connected in a fast-moving digital landscape. 🎥   ⏰ 10 September 📍 Pitch, Dublin   🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT   👂 Hear from Katey McElroy @tiktok_us at #Velocity!    Katey will be exploring how brands can turn content into commerce, and creators into powerful growth partners. 🛍️📱✨    ⏰  10 September 📍 Pitch, Dublin   🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

🥁 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Zenty CEO Ken Kennedy will take to the stage at #Velocity!    Ken will be unpacking “Understanding the Real Value of Full Funnel Digital Marketing” to drive stronger results, growth  impact 📈💡    ⏰ 10 Sept 📍 Pitch Dublin 🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀    Taking to the stage at #Velocity is @SkyIreland AJ Crinion!   AJ will be exploring “Using TV, CTV, Streamers, VOD and Digital Advertising to Target Households”     ⏰ 10 September 📍 Pitch, Dublin.    🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀  Thrilled to welcome @Google Kwanele Nomoyi, to the stage at #Velocity!  Covering AI for Business sharing how businesses can harness AI to stay ahead in a fast-moving digital world. 🌍🤖  ⏰ 10 September 📍 Pitch, Dublin.  🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀 👋 Thrilled to welcome @Sarah Carroll @growglobal  @UNCTAD Consultant on Digital Development, to the stage at #Velocity! Sarah will be speaking on “AI as a Tool for International Growth” ⏰ 10 September  📍 Pitch, Dublin 🎟️ bit.ly/4eueJQ7

Applications are now open for the 2026 North-South Business Cooperation Awards, with a total prize fund of €500,000 available to entrepreneurs and start-ups on the island of Ireland. DBI encourages all eligible SMEs to apply before 7 September 2026: lnkd.in/dFjxNHte

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced the launch of the North–South Business Cooperation Awards, returning with a total prize fund of €500,000 to support cross-border entrepreneurship across the island of Ireland. The Awards, delivered in partnership with Co-operation Ireland, recognise start-ups building meaningful commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and aim to strengthen cooperation, innovation and job creation across both markets. Eligibility criteria include: ✅Start-ups incorporated in 2020 or later ✅Registered in either Ireland (CRO) or Northern Ireland (Companies House) ✅Active across both sides of the border with a customer base in both markets ✅Minimum turnover of €200,000 / £160,000 and at least 3 employees (excluding founders) ✅Founder/shareholder must own at least 50% of the business ✅Joint applications encouraged for companies collaborating cross-border (any sector) ✅Previous Gold and Silver winners are not eligible (Bronze winners may reapply) Full details and applications are available at stelios.ie and stelios.foundation

AI is already reshaping the world of work - but Ireland cannot afford to be reactive when it comes to the jobs of the future. DBI is calling for a new Government Taskforce to support the development of roles required for the AI economy. #AI businessplus.ie/jobs/digital…

⏳ Just 7 days left to secure Super Early Bird tickets for DIGITAL VELOCITY on September 10th. 🤝 Network with industry leaders 📈 Learn how to drive leads 💡 Hear cutting-edge insights from leading industry voices 🎟️ Book now: eventbrite.com/e/digital-vel… #NetworkConnectSucceed

Digital Business Ireland was pleased to meet with @jgeoghegantd last week to discuss our recent AI report, AI adoption and other digital transition priorities. Continued engagement will be vital to ensuring Ireland remains competitive in the digital economy. #DigitalEconomy #AI

🚀 DIGITAL VELOCITY is welcoming exhibitors for this year’s event at Pitch Dublin on September 10th. 💡 Register your interest here: digitalvelocity.ie/exhibit 🎟️ Some Super Early Bird tickets are also still available: eventbrite.com/e/digital-vel… #NetworkConnectSucceed

Yesterday, DBI's chairperson Victor Timon appeared before the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee to discuss the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026. Our message: Ireland should lead not only in AI regulation, but in trusted AI innovation & growth.

Stronger AI supports are critical if Irish SMEs are to stay competitive. Our Chairperson, Victor Timon, spoke to the @businessposthq about DBI’s call for enhanced digital investment grants of up to €35,000 to help businesses adopt AI and scale growth : businesspost.ie/politics/dig…

🔊 Speaker Announcement: @KwaneleNomoyi Kwanele is Retail Market Lead at Google, with experience across luxury, fashion and omnichannel marketing. Join him at #VELOCITY this September for insights on AI, retail and digital growth. Book your ticket now: eventbrite.com/e/digital-vel…

New cybersecurity rules are coming and the impact will go beyond compliance. A new report on CSA 2.0 outlines six steps SMEs can take now to prepare and stay competitive. Don’t wait for regulation - act early! Read more: digitalbusinessireland.ie/wp… #DigitalBusiness #Cybersecurity

🌐 Who should attend DIGITAL VELOCITY? Founders. Marketers. CX leaders. Builders of digital growth. If you’re in e-commerce, AI or scaling digital business - this is for you. Book your ticket now: eventbrite.com/e/digital-vel… #NetworkConnectSucceed #Velocity

Digital Velocity will explore the trends shaping how organisations grow and transform in a digital economy. From AI and digital transformation to CX, commerce and global growth - the agenda is built around practical strategies for real impact. Join us: eventbrite.com/e/digital-vel…