Disrupt Dublin Returns!

Disrupt Dublin returns on 26 February 2026, bringing sharp ideas and real conversations about the future of work.

Expect big bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and a room full of people who do not just talk about change, they build it.

What happens when you mix TED, Ignite, and a truth serum that removes all corporate gloss? You get Disrupt Dublin, a rapid-fire, idea-packed, community-powered evening.

Speakers have five minutes. Twenty slides that automatically advance. Straightforward insights that challenge how we design work, lead teams, and shape talent in 2026 and beyond.

If TED talks finally cut to the point and said what everyone is really thinking, this would be it.

Get Energised

Ten big ideas delivered in a single evening. Hear from HR leaders, founders, researchers, and workplace innovators redefining the world of work.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Discover how organisations are rewriting playbooks on culture, AI, talent, leadership, skills, and employee experience.

Expand Your Circle

This is the first Disrupt summit in Dublin since the Pandemic!

Join us to celebrate the relaunch and 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.

5:00 to 6:00 Registration and Networking
Drinks, canapés, and first connections.

6:00 to 6:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Settle in. Things are about to get lively.

6:15 to 7:00 Lightning Talks Round One
Fast, fearless five-minute sessions from inspiring voices in the workplace space.

7:00 to 7:15 Break
Refresh. Decompress. Debate.

7:15 to 8:00 Lightning Talks Round Two
More ideas. More energy. More “I am stealing that for Monday.”

8:00 to 8:30 Wrap Up and Final Networking
Because the best conversations usually happen after the talks end.

Kelsey Kates, Global Head of Learning Experiences, Google

Elizabeth Buckley, HR Director, Forvis Mazars

John Kennedy FCIPD, Head of HR Organisational Development, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail & Vice Chair, The CIPD in Ireland National Committee

Dr. Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist, RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

Simon Peter Haigh - The Growth Strategist - MBA, BA (Hons) Law, Founder & CEO, GCM Growth Group

Ivan Stojanovic, Co-founder, Taladria

Bill Banham, Editor, The HR Gazette

If you are hungry for fresh thinking, curious about new possibilities, or tired of the same old workplace conversations, this event is for you.

Join us for an evening that sparks action, connection, and meaningful change across the world of work.

Personio

Personio's Intelligent HR Platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient.

Learn more: personio.com

Taladria

Streamline and automate your talent acquisition process, setting your business for rapid scale-up or driving further growth. Our recruiting expertise and innovative technology simplify hiring and assembling top talent. Learn more: taladria.com

HR Gazette

HR 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

A Better HR Business

The HR & marketing podcast, which looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses, and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Learn more: A Better HR Business

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 and your ticket refunded. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.

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