Ergo & ADAPT 2025

If you hold a C-suite or senior leadership position and are responsible for making significant decisions regarding AI in 2025 that influence IT and the overall business environment, consider attending an event hosted by Ergo and ADAPT. This gathering aims to clarify the concepts of AI, machine learning, and data foundations, exploring their practical uses, limitations, and potential effects on your organization to develop robust IT strategies.

Key Topics: 

Comprehending Artificial Intelligence

Making AI accessible to all

AI Innovation and the Age of Agentic AI

Confronting AI security challenges

Professor John Kelleher, Chair of Computer Science and Director of ADAPT, will provide insights into understanding AI and ensuring its accessibility. Lorne Chedzey, CIO at Ergo, will discuss Agentic AI and various effective deployment strategies. Professor David J. Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, and former U.S. Attorney, will address the security challenges associated with AI and strategies to mitigate them.

Additionally, an Ergo customer will share their experiences with integrating AI into their operations, offering valuable insights for transforming understanding into strategic actions for growth.

Event Information:

Tuesday, 27th May from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Regent House, Trinity College Dublin.

Schedule: 

08:30 – 09:15: Light breakfast and networking

09:15 – 09:20: Welcome remarks – ADAPT and Ergo

09:20 – 10:00: Understanding AI – Clarifying AI concepts, dispelling myths, and enhancing accessibility – Professor John Kelleher, Chair of Computer Science and Director of ADAPT

10:00 – 10:15: Break

10:15 – 10:45: Responsible AI Deployment – Exploring various methods for effective AI implementation and discussing the significance of Agentic AI this year – Lorne Chedzey, CIO at Ergo

10:45 – 11:15: Panel Discussion – AI in Practice: Strategies to leverage AI for business advancement in Ireland

11:15 – 11:45: Securing AI: Protecting AI systems, identifying risks, and preventing misuse – Professor David J. Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security

11:45 – 12:00: Q&A session

12:00 – 12:15: Closing remarks – ADAPT and Ergo

12:15 – 13:00: Networking and lunch