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Ethical AI
09 June 2026 12:30pm
AI is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, compete, and grow. For directors, the question is no longer whether to engage with AI, but how to do so responsibly.
Join us for this timely webinar which explores the critical role of boards in governing AI ethically, balancing innovation with accountability, and ensuring long-term value creation. Taking place online as a webinar from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.
Our speakers will examine the emerging risks and opportunities associated with AI adoption, from bias and transparency to regulatory compliance and reputational exposure. They include:
- Ger Perdisatt, Founder and CEO, Acuity AI
- Joan Mulvihill, Technology Evangelist, Independent NED
This webinar aims to give members a clearer understanding of how ethical AI frameworks can be embedded into corporate strategy, risk management, and organisational culture.
Exclusive to members. The Lunch Bites @ the IoD Ireland series is sponsored by Diligent.
Ger Perdisatt Experienced COO & Board Advisor
Ger Perdisatt is the Founder and CEO of Acuity AI Advisory, a leading AI strategy and governance consultancy based in Dublin. Prior to founding Acuity, he spent 15 years at Microsoft, including 5 years as COO for the Enterprise business across Western Europe and 3 years leading the 180-person technology strategy function. That role required governing technology adoption at scale, managing operational risk across diverse regulatory environments, and translating complex strategic objectives into measurable outcomes. Ger currently serves as a Board Member and Non-Executive Director at DAA plc, where he chairs the Strategic Infrastructure & Sustainability Committee overseeing a €5bn capital investment programme, and as a board member at Tailte Éireann, the national land registry, mapping and valuation authority. He is former Executive Committee Member of University College Dublin's Finance, Remuneration and Asset Management Committee. Internationally, he has provided AI advisory to enterprises and regulated state bodies around AI governance, innovation and decision intelligence. He advises boards and senior leadership teams on AI readiness, governance, and practical implementation. He has delivered AI governance programmes for a range of organisations across financial services, infrastructure, and professional services. He holds an MBA from UCD Smurfit Business School.
Joan Mulvihill Technology Evangelist, Independent NED
Joan Mulvihill, career flaneuse, artist and technology evangelist who thinks and talks at the intersection of human creativity and the digitalisation of everything else. Her artistic practice actively informs her thinking on technology and the future of organisations as she fine tunes the balance between being data driven while human led. We don't shape the future by having all the right answers but by asking the right questions. Joan has held various leadership roles in the technology sector such as Digitalisation and Creativity Lead for Siemens, CEO of the Irish Internet Association and Centre Director of IC4 for Cloud Computing. She is a professional artist, a board member of the Contemporary Irish Art Society (CIAS), Vice President of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) and on the board of the Industrial Research and Development Group (IRDG). An experienced keynote speaker, event MC, panel moderator having addressed both technology and cultural events, Joan is on a mission to rehumanise organisations through artist leadership.
Is this eligible for CPD?
Dimension covered:Governance
Eligible hours: 1 hour
This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
To reserve your space, click the ‘Book Now’ button.
Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the webinar.
The webinar will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already.
Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
How do I attend?
This event is not currently open for booking.
- Members will be notified once the event is open for booking. When open for booking, reserve your space by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button.
- Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the event.
- The event will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already.
Questions?
- Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
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