# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into how AI is transforming society and whether we’re really set for the future of education.About this EventArtificial Intelligence is transforming society and this free event asks if our education system is ready and what changes can we expect in the near future. Drawing on a number of expertises and experiences from Ireland and Estonia, we will explore the impact, opportunities and challenges of this transformative technology.Thursday 23rd April – Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford19.00 Introduction – Malcolm Byrne, TD, Chair, Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence19.05 Opening Remarks – Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Niamh Smyth, TD19.15 AI and Education – What are the Issues? – Professor Alan Smeaton, Dublin City University and member of the AI Advisory Council19.30 AI Leap – the Estonian Experience – Looking at how Estonia has embedded the use of AI in its education system.Laura Kalda, Chief Operations Officer, AI Leap, Estonia.19.55 AI in the ClassroomPatrick Hickey, Teacher and Google Education Speaker20.10 Where AI Moves Next in EducationDerek Nolan, Policy and Partnerships Lead, OpenAI20.20 Learner InsightsReuban Murray, AI Project Manager, National Youth Council of Ireland and former President, Irish Second Level Students’ Union20.30 Panel discussion with all speakers and Questions and Answers20.55 What Next? – final comments by Minister for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth21.00 CloseThis event is organised with the support of Google and the assistance of the Estonian Embassy in Ireland - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/goreybridge/artificial-intelligence-and-education-are-we-ready/100001986802169773 - **Event Categories**: artificial-intelligence, business, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Goreybridge - **state**: WX - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Club - **lat**: 52.67887079999999 - **long**: -6.2852159 - **full address**: Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Club, Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Club, Goreybridge, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/59de7209e3c25f67f7ce5eb2486587da35a3d5779162d69702565aee9d80a59c-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfdc345-gmir.jpg?v=1775572027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? being held? - **A:** Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Club, Ashdown Park Hotel and Leisure Club, Goreybridge, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready?? - **A:** Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? is organized by Senator Malcolm Byrne. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artificial Intelligence and Education : Are We Ready? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Goreybridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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