Professor Joyce O’Connor delivered the delivering the first Public Lecture by the University of Namibia and the Africa Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Research “Securing the Future : Blockchain , Innovation and Digital Trust in the Age of AI and Cyber Threats” in September 2025.
The BlockW Research Report “Parenting in a Digital Era: A Narrative Review” funded and commissioned by BlockW and undertaken by the ESRI launched on June 19th 2025. This comprehensive international evidence review examined how digital technologies are shaping children’s well-being, parenting practices, and public policy, an increasingly important area for business, society, and government. Launch:
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This panel discussion took place as part of the Blockchain Ireland Summit and highlighted the significant changes occurring in education due to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual reality. The discussion addressed how these tools can transform traditional education into a more student-centred, decentralised model while maintaining educational integrity and values. The panel
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Prof. Joyce O’Connor, Chair moderated. Marion Kelly, CEO Irish Banking Culture Board delivered the keynote address. Panellists included Colleen Dube, Chief Executive Officer at National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), Brian Hayes, CEO Banking and Payments Federation, Anna Marie Finnegan, Head of Function in the Consumer Policy and Research Division of the Central Bank of Ireland,
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