EDGE26 speakers

Aine Kerr

Master of Ceremonies
Digital Entrepreneur, Broadcaster, Thought Leader

Melissa Sterry

Keynote
Scientist, Innovation Expert, Entrepreneur and Creative

Daniel Crane

Keynote
Creative Entrepreneur, Ecosystem Builder & International Touring Musician

Paul Young

Keynote
Co-Founder & Creative Director of Cartoon Saloon

Colm Larkin

CEO of Imirt, the Irish Game Makers Association

Fiona Kilkelly 

Director of Ulster Screen Academy

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

Director of Innovation, Sustainability and Sectoral Capacity at TG4

Dr Orla Flynn

President Atlantic Technological University

Ronan McCabe

CEO, Animation Ireland

Raj Lyons

Co-Founder of ICØN

Paul Conway 

CEO, Spooky Doorway

Mary Carty FRSA

CEO of Wilson & Keys, Founder of AwakenHub & AwakenAngels

Camille Donegan

CEO, Eirmersive

Dr. Pat Collins

Head of Geography, University of Galway, Director of Urban Lab

Charlotte Barker

CEO, Institute of Designers in Ireland

DC Cahalane

Venture Partner, Sure Valley Ventures

Claire Corbett

Creative Industry Leader & Strategic Consultant, All Kinds of Magic

Dr. Maria O’Brien

Lecturer & Researcher in Taxation/Cultural and Creative Industries, University of Galway

David Stevens

Co-Founder, The Bothy

Anne Lanigan

Divisional Manager – Local Enterprise & Regions, Enterprise Ireland
Save the Date - EDGE26 - 21 May 2026
Supporting creative enterprise and driving innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration for sustainable growth’