Leadership

Upholding its commitment to shaping a future-focused, responsible, and resilient society, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics hosted the annual University of Galway Business Summit 2026 on Friday, 27 March, centred on the theme, “The Business of AI”. The Business Summit is the flagship is event of the School’s Thinking Beyond: Thought Leadership for the Public Good series. The event brought together local and global business leaders to explore cutting-edge case studies and market insights – drawing a full house of over 400 attendees, including CEOs, senior decision makers, academics, entrepreneurs and students.    

How are businesses preparing for the tipping point of artificial intelligence? And how can leadership be reimagined amidst this technological shift? These were the animating questions of the University of Galway Business Summit 2025, held on Friday, 4 April. Drawing over 400 attendees, the high-impact event offered a critical lens on the rapidly evolving nature of work and enterprise.