Digital and AI for Boards: Mastering the Essentials

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Please note this workshop is now booked out. A further date will be annouced soon. If you are interested in hearing about the new workshop date once opened, please contact the Learning and Education Team. 

Overview

Equip yourself and your board with the skills to navigate the governance of digital transformation and AI.

Directors play a crucial role in ensuring their organisation and Board possess the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As AI and other digital technologies continue to reshape industries, understanding their challenges and opportunities are essential for developing a resilient and forward-thinking organisational strategy. 

Join strategist, innovator, and transformation advisor Garvan Callan for an insightful masterclass designed for both new and experienced directors. This session will explore the fundamentals of digital transformation, equipping directors with the knowledge to navigate evolving technologies and manage digital risks effectively. 

Gain critical insights into board responsibilities in shaping digital strategy, ensuring resilience, and driving innovation in an increasingly complex business landscape. 

This workshop is designed for: 

• Executive Directors and Non-executive Directors
• Members of the C-Suite and the senior management team 

What will Participants Learn from this Workshop?

From a board perspective, participants will: 

• Acquire frameworks for overseeing digital and AI risks, including large complex execution programmes, cybersecurity and data management, ethics, and compliance. 
• Demystify digital transformation and AI, gaining clarity on core technologies and their strategic implications. 
• Learn how to effectively align digital and AI initiatives with your organisation's broader strategy and growth goals. 
• Gain an overview of digital culture and how it can be executed within an organisation.
• Develop the ability to confidently ask management the right strategic questions about digital and AI projects.
• Gain practical tools, insights from real-world case studies, and peer exchange opportunities to immediately enhance board effectiveness. 

As a strategist, innovator, and transformation advisor at ONEZERO1, Garvan helps leaders and their businesses develop and execute commercial, customer, and cultural strategies that leverage digital, artificial intelligence and innovation methodologies and tools.

With over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, Garvan has a proven track record of leading and delivering complex and impactful projects and initiatives across multiple domains and geographies.

Garvan is also a non-executive director at Nucleo, a specialist consultancy company that provides data analytics, BI reporting and data asset management strategies and solutions to clients. He brings his expertise and insights from his executive roles at Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank, and Ulster Bank/RBS, where he led strategy and innovation, CX, digital transformation, business development, and wealth management. 

Garvan is a strong learning advocate having spent over 10 years as a Council member of the Institute of Banking and completing numerous educational opportunities including executive programmes at IMI, IMD, Harvard Business School, Oxford Said Business School, and Singularity University. He also shares his perspectives and insights as a lecturer and writer for various academic and media platforms.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Technical Skills and Knowledge

Eligible hours: 2.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €280

Non-members - €350 

It is not possible to book individual sessions, booking is paid for as a whole.

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Thursday, 16th October 2025.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this virtual but live and interactive series requires live online attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

How do I attend? 

To reserve your space, book and pay through the “Book now” button.

Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking.

We'll also send a reminder email with a link to access the session closer to the date. You must click the link and confirm your details to receive the direct link to join the workshop.

The event will take place on Zoom. Download Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our interactive workshop.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010.