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Event Details
Our next Briefing event takes place in Cork on AI Governance for Board Directors. This in-person event will take place in the Dean Hotel, Cork, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, on Thursday, 18th September 2025.
Our expert speaker line-up includes: Liam McKenna, Partner consulting practice, Forvis Mazars; Stephanie Prenderville, Founder Partner, SP Consulting; and Colman O’Flynn, Cork Site Lead and Vice President of Business Transformation at Dell Technologies.
In this in-person event, we will explore the evolving responsibilities of directors in the age of AI. Our speakers will discuss how effective governance enables informed decision making, promotes innovation and manage the risks associated with AI. We will examine frameworks that support regulatory compliance, ethical oversight and long-term organisational resilience.
Enjoy exclusive access to this event as a key benefit reserved for IoD Ireland members. This event is part of the IoD Briefing Series: Designed for Directors, sponsored by Forvis Mazars.
Liam McKenna Partner in the Consulting Practice, Forvis Mazars
Liam McKenna is a Partner in the consulting practice in Forvis Mazars. He has significant experience in delivering large change, IT and organisational transformation programmes. These programmes have typically been driven by mandated change in regulated industries or cost reduction and performance improvement and are enabled by changes to operations, organisation structures and technology in a range of sectors including financial services, public and private sectors. Some areas of recent focus include: GDPR/DPO services; information security, process improvement including through robotic process automation; payments services license applications.
Colman O’Flynn Cork Site Lead and Vice President of Business Transformation at Dell Technologies
Colman O'Flynn has more than 20 years’ experience in driving business transformation and managing operational efficiency at scale. He is fascinated by conversations around advancing AI-powered innovation, accelerating digital transformation and building an agile workplace culture fit for the future. In his role as Vice President of Business Transformation, he is responsible for leading teams that redefine processes, integrate cutting-edge technology, and cultivate agile cultures, ensuring that Dell Technologies remains competitive, resilient, and primed for growth in today's dynamic global landscape. With 30 years of experience in the technology industry Colman has led teams in Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Operations and Engineering in Ireland and abroad, focusing on how these groups work with others parts of the value chain. As Cork Site Leader, he is responsible for leading a dynamic and agile team that is driving AI powered innovation and working closely with customers and businesses to fully harness the power of digital transformation.
Stephanie Prenderville Founder Partner of SP Consulting
Stephanie Prenderville has spent over 25 years helping organizations worldwide achieve sustainable growth by combining people, culture, and technology. Founder Partner of SP Consulting and author of The People Side of AI and The 3Cs of Growth, she is a leading voice on how artificial intelligence can amplify human potential. She has been at the forefront of driving successful change and transformations through people and culture. With a proven track record in designing and leading change and growth programmes across a diverse range of industries, Stephanie has worked with several major organisations; including Aer Lingus, AIB, Bimeda Holdings, BOI, Diageo, EY, Kimberly-Clarke, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and Tesco. With a Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business, Stephanie shows leaders how to integrate AI to simplify work, reduce errors, and accelerate innovation—while keeping the human element at the core. She provides practical insights that help organizations embrace AI as a partner in driving productivity, engagement, and long-term success
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network established on 1 June 2024. It brings together the previously known Mazars international partnership and FORVIS, a top-ranked firm in the United States.
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, they leverage their global expertise and scale to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
They assist major international corporations, SMEs, financial institutions, and public bodies in achieving their strategic and business objectives.
Is this eligible for CPD?
- Dimension Covered: Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Eligible Hours: 1 hour of Chartered Director CPD
This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
- Once the event is open for booking, reserve your space by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button. All IoD Ireland members will be notified once the event is open for booking.
- Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar.
- The event will take place in the Dean Hotel, Cork.
Want to connect with fellow members?
Before the event, you will receive a list of the names and companies of all the attendees.
Take the opportunity to connect.
• Reach out via the IoD Members’ LinkedIn Group.
• Email the Events team we will make this happen on your behalf.
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Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
