The IPBN is gearing up for its upcoming Innovation Conference at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) in Dublin on Tuesday, June 17, from 9h to 13h. We warmly invite you to join us to explore how AI can transform your business, while gaining valuable insights, key contacts, and actionable strategies from experts across a variety of sectors. The event will feature keynote speakers and sectoral panelists, bridging the gap between emerging theory and real-world practice.

As artificial intelligence shifts rapidly from buzzword to business backbone, the strategic adoption of AI—and knowing where to secure investment—has never been more critical. This conference will bring together leading voices from Ireland and Portugal to examine AI’s growing impact across industries including media, engineering, and finance. This gathering is made possible thanks to the support of our valued sponsors Ardanis, Daylight.ie, Brookes Property Group, Vilamoura World, and VMotion IT Solutions.

Ardanis, an IPBN Executive Sponsor and member, is a software development consultancy providing tailored solutions to complex technical challenges. Since 2016, Ardanis has delivered innovative software to businesses across the UK and Ireland, helping them scale and evolve with changing customer needs. Now expanding into Portugal, the company continues to be a trusted technology partner to businesses seeking agility and long-term growth.

Daylight.ie is an Irish business dedicated to enhancing wellness through innovative lighting technology. Using Sky Panel Technology that mimics natural daylight, they support clients in industries from healthcare to hospitality—improving productivity, reducing absenteeism, and boosting staff wellbeing. As a keynote speaker and conference sponsor, Tony Macken, Managing Director at Daylight.ie, brings over 40 years of business experience and a forward-thinking approach to innovation. Read more about Tony in this recent spotlight interview!

Brookes Property Group, originally established in 1986 as chartered certified accountants, has evolved into a multi-faceted property investment firm. Since diversifying in 2004, Brookes has guided clients in promotion, tax planning, and land sourcing—with development projects now active in Portugal, the Bahamas, and the UK. At the heart of their business is a commitment to client relationships and tailored investment strategies. We recently caught up with Philip Button to learn more about Brookes' innovative approach to real estate. Check out the interview here!

Vilamoura is the master developer of Portugal’s iconic 1,700-hectare Vilamoura resort in the Algarve, home to the country’s largest marina, five golf courses, luxury hotels, an equestrian centre, an environmental park, and extensive real estate. Backed by Arrow Global and a consortium of Portuguese and British investors, Vilamoura World has already invested over €400 million, with an additional €500 million planned to support sustainable development, marina expansion, and new cultural and sporting infrastructure.

VMotion IT Solutions, established in 2010, is a leading IT services and consulting firm headquartered in Limerick. Serving both national and international clients, including top Irish Fortune-listed companies, VMotion provides premium web hosting, cloud solutions, and IT consulting. As official partners with Atlassian, Citrix, Microsoft, and VMWare, VMotion's expert consultants design custom-tailored solutions powered by the latest technologies and deep business insights.

We look forward to welcoming you to this forward-thinking conference, where connections are made, ideas are sparked, and the future of business innovation takes shape and thank, once again, our sponsors for helping it all happen. Registration is open here.