# Event Details - **Event Name**: Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: The Disrupt HR community returns to Cork on November 18th! Join us at RDJ to network and see multiple lightning HR/workplace talks.About this EventOverviewThe Disrupt HR community returns to Cork on November 18th! Join us at RDJ to network and see multiple lightning talks.A fresh burst of ideas, energy, and unfiltered honesty about the future of work.Disrupt Cork is back - and it’s louder, faster, and braver than ever. Join us on November 18th as we relaunch one of the most electric World of Work events on the planet. Expect bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and a room full of people who don’t just talk about change… they build it.💥 What Happens When You Mix TED, Ignite, and a Cork-style truth serum?You get Disrupt Cork - a rapid-fire, idea-packed, community-powered experience.Speakers get 5 minutes.20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.No fluff. No corporate sugar-coating. Just pure, high-octane insights that challenge how we design work, lead teams, and shape talent in 2026 and beyond.If TED talks had a rebellious Irish cousin who’d had just enough caffeine… this would be it.📅 Agenda* 5:30 pm – 6:10 pm - Registration, drinks, canapés and networking* 6:10 pm – 6:30 pm - Welcome address and partner talks* 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm - Multiple lightning talks by experts such as John Kennedy, CIPD Ireland National Committee.* 7:15 pm - 7:30 pm - Event close and final networkingSpeakers (more being announced soon)John Kennedy, Chair of the CIPD Ireland National CommitteeSusan Manning, Human Resources Director at PFH Technology GroupJennifer Cashman, Partner and Head of Employment Group at RDJ LLPMary Cullen, Managing Director of Insight HRRecent talks in Ireland have been presented by:Dr. Sinead Brennan, Chief People Officer at Three IrelandElizabeth Buckley, HR Director at Forvis MazarsAidan McGrath, Group Head of HR Operations at The Irish TimesDr. Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist - RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences at Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandYvonne Kearney, Defence Forces Coaching and Mentoring Programme Manager at Irish Defence ForcesAlison Hodgson, Market Director at CIPD IrelandAnkita Poddar, Senior HR Business Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Jennifer Dolan, Head of People & Culture at NucleoDave Corkery, Content & Social Media Lead at Insight HRSandra Fitzgibbon, Head of People Strategy at VodafoneEd O'Brien, Technology Talent and Workforce Optimisation Manager at PTSBDeirdre Donovan, former Chief People Officer Group at IPL SchoellerNiamh McElwain, Founder and CEO at The Hybrid Way⚡ Ready to Disrupt Cork?If you’re hungry for fresh thinking, curious about new ideas, or simply tired of the same old workplace conversations, this summit is for you.✅ Get EnergisedTen big ideas delivered in a single evening — insights from HR leaders, founders, researchers, and workplace innovators redefining the world of work.✅ Stay Ahead of the CurveHear how organisations across Ireland and beyond are rewriting playbooks on talent, culture, AI, leadership, skills, and employee experience.✅ Build Your CircleJoin us to rub shoulders (gently) with forward-thinkers from HR, Talent, Tech, People Ops, L&D, Consulting, and Leadership. These are the conversations that spark partnerships, job offers, and fresh opportunities.⚡ The FormatShort. Sharp. Unapologetically bold.Each speaker brings one powerful idea — and five minutes to land it.Join us for an evening that sparks action, connection, and meaningful change across Ireland’s world of work.Partners and Sponsors include:Venue PartnerRDJ LLPRDJ is one of Ireland's leading corporate law firms, advising scaling businesses, established Irish companies, multinationals, financial institutions, and global insurers. With offices in Cork, Dublin, and Galway, RDJ combines legal expertise with commercial insight to help clients achieve long-term business success. As a certified B Corp™, the firm is committed to using business as a force for good, building trusted partnerships, investing in its people, and delivering sustainable value for clients and communities alike. Learn more: rdj.ieSilver SponsorInsight HRInsight HR delivers HR consultancy services and management when you need it the most. Whether conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by offering a virtual or onsite HR resource, or simply just providing advice via our HR support line, we administer relief for whatever HR headache your business is experiencing. Learn more: insighthr.ieCommunity PartnersCommunity Partner: Morgan McKinleyMorgan McKinley is a global talent services company with strong roots in Cork and offices across 10 countries. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, the company helps organisations attract, recruit and develop talent through specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Morgan McKinley is passionate about helping people and businesses thrive, guided by a simple belief: when you succeed, we succeed too. Learn more: morganmckinley.com/ieGet More HR ClientsWe help HR-related businesses around the world to increase their lead flow and sales. If you run a Human Resources tech or consultancy business (recruitment, training & development, employee engagement, employment law, outplacement, etc), our HR marketing advice and resources will help. Learn more: getmorehrclients.comHR GazetteHR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for in-house HR, Talent pros, and leaders. If you do not fit the criteria your application to attend may be rejected. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.DATA PRIVACY & GDPRDisruptHR Cork's license is held by Reimagine Ltd and A Better HR Business and your data security is taken seriously. To inform you of future events, we would like to use the information you supply during registration and you will have the option to opt-in to this as you register. You can also opt-out at any time. Please note that this event is being hosted jointly by Reimagine Ltd and A Better HR Business and RDJ LLP. When you register for the event, your details will be shared by the following organisations; Reimagine Ltd and A Better HR Business and RDJ LLP. You may receive relevant news, updates and invitations from these organisations after the event, but you will be given the option to unsubscribe from emails at any time. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/disrupt-cork-relaunch-summit/100001993597364383 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, workshops, it, contests, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: RDJ LLP - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.15, max: 33.15, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Cork - **state**: CK - **country**: Ireland - **location**: RDJ LLP - **lat**: 51.8977572 - **long**: -8.468843 - **full address**: RDJ LLP, 85 South Mall, Cork, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/27f9b2317d8c6bb56bfccc05953c12d14a5b52e33b8ae40e1fd3004ac81edb90-rimg-w1200-h647-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1788298417 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit being held? - **A:** Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit takes place on Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at RDJ LLP, 85 South Mall, Cork, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit? - **A:** Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit is organized by Disrupt HR Cork. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Disrupt Cork Relaunch Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cork, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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