Past Events

UK Parliamentary Blockchain APPG Roundtable at the Palace of Westminster
On the 3rd December 2025 Professor Joyce O’Connor attended the UK Parliamentary Blockchain APPG Roundtable in the Palace of Westminster as an evidence giver.

Women in Digital Summit: The Pipeline View – Reflections & Discussion
The Pipeline View: Reflections & Discussion as part of the Women in Digital Summit, Brussels 14th November 2025.

Redefining Learning: Workshop for the Digital Age
Young Women Leaders Panel on “The Impact of AI on Everyday Life”, as part of the Eisenhower Fellowships Ireland Conference 8th November 2025. Moderated by Dr Amelia Kelly and featuring

Addressing the Mental Health Implications of Digital Life.
Professor Joyce O’Connor moderated the IIEA Webinar Addressing the Mental Health Implications of Digital Life with Dr Ravi Iyer.

Securing the Future : Blockchain , Innovation and Digital Trust in the Age of AI and Cyber Threats
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 ,

BlockW/ESRI Launch of Parenting in a Digital Era
BlockW and the ESRI launched “Parenting in a Digital Era: A Narrative Review” on June 19th 2025. This comprehensive international evidence review examined how digital technologies are shaping children’s well-being,

Reshaping Learning & Education with Blockchain Technology, Blockchain Ireland Summit
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

Green AI & Sustainable IT in Financial Services
As AI adoption accelerates in financial services, its environmental impact is becoming a key concern. This webinar explored how Green AI and Sustainable IT can help reduce energy consumption, lower

Bridging the Gap in Digital and Financial Inclusion: Why It Matters
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