A transformation strategy to deliver for the public and to build trust.

Join us to hear from the Murphy Sisters, creators of the ACT app, whose visionary approach is transforming how communities access public resources. Discover how youth-led tech is shaping the future of public leadership. The winners of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2025 tell us about Aid Care Treat (ACT), a medical assistance app designed to support emergency healthcare responses. The Murphy sisters talk about how they spent the last year working with public and private stakeholders on their app which also has the capability to share precise geolocation co-ordinates to assist medical services and has the potential to make a real difference in helping citizens in an emergency situation.

Expert speakers will outline how early support from the educational eco-system, business mentoring, and local government initiatives foster the development of impactful, civic-minded education. They will discuss the role of educators in equipping girls and women to take on leadership roles and how corporate champions can create leadership pathways through commitment to empowering women in their organisations.

The panel will also discuss some innovative partnership-driven approaches where industry is working closely with third level education bodies across the country to create tailored courses that will reflect the skills needed for jobs of the future.

Topics will include:

• Educating the future workforce for jobs that don’t even exist yet
• Cross-sector learnings on inclusive policies
•  Public Private Partnerships that benefit the public sector
• The importance of role-modelling and visibility for young women
• Building pathways from innovation to policy influence

From digital diagnostics to AI-assisted care pathways, women in the private sector are leading a new wave of health innovation that is transforming how the public sector delivers care. This panel will feature exceptional female leaders in health tech and life sciences who are collaborating with the HSE, government agencies, and academic institutions to co-create scalable solutions for Ireland’s evolving healthcare needs. Panellists will explore how inclusive innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and gender-responsive design are reshaping patient care, access, and equity.

• Educational and organisational pathways to promotion
• How tailored leadership programmes, executive education, and upskilling initiatives help women develop the capabilities and confidence to step into senior roles
• Policies, culture shifts, and talent pipelines that remove systemic barriers and create clear pathways to promotion for female leaders

By partnering on policy, innovation, and sustainability, companies and governments can ensure that AI infrastructure is secure, scalable, and socially responsible. The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how all sorts of projects are designed, delivered, and managed across sectors such as transport, energy, water, communications, and the built environment. A collaborative approach is key to ensuring AI’s growth aligns with national goals for economic development, sustainability, and digital sovereignty. A responsible AI framework is crucial for developing, deploying, and using AI systems in a way that is safe, ethical, and trustworthy, with a focus on human-centred design and societal well-being.

Hear how Cpl is helping Ireland’s public and private sectors to build the workforce of the future from leadership pipelines to inclusive hiring strategies. Cpl is Ireland’s leading talent and workforce solutions company that does specialised work with public sector and semi-state clients.

Topics will include:

•  supporting women in leadership and inclusive recruitment practices
• data and insights on emerging skills, AI in recruitment, and workforce trends
• how they partner strategically with organisations to attract, retain, and empower diverse talent

Driving gender equity in leadership requires allies of all genders. This session spotlights leaders who are breaking down barriers through mentorship, sponsorship, and peer support, while embedding equality into organisational culture. Together, they’ll explore how real allyship moves beyond words to measurable impact.

This discussion will examine how organisations can:

• build intentional mentorship and sponsorship programmes that actively support underrepresented talent
• empower senior leaders to champion diversity and inclusion through everyday actions and strategic advocacy
• foster peer networks that create psychological safety and a sense of belonging across teams and hierarchies
• translate commitments into measurable outcomes from equitable promotion pathways to inclusive leadership pipelines
• share practical examples of allyship in action, highlighting the ripple effect of inclusive leadership on team performance, innovation, and culture

Jennifer created PayGap.ie to make gender pay gap data accessible to everyone, but the reports hold much more than just pay gap information. In this session, she shares insights into the reports, and explores what that data means for women in the public sector. 

Effective public service depends on sustainable, strategic investment and women in finance are at the forefront of making that happen. This panel brings together female finance leaders from across the public sector, who are shaping Ireland’s financial and digital future. Their work spans deployment of AI and digital tools that drive smarter, more transparent decision-making. Together, they will explore how technology and AI are transforming financial governance and how collaboration is accelerating projects that serve communities and close the equity gap.

Topics will include:

• Technology as an enabler of innovation, leadership, and better public service outcomes
• How AI and data analytics can enhance transparency, governance, and decision-making
• Supporting Irish businesses to grow and scale, and to become global leaders in their field
• Leveraging technology to measure and close gender pay and investment gap
• Expanding access to finance for female founders and entrepreneurs
• Ensuring a pipeline of fiscal talent by promoting maths careers for girls and young women