The Private Tech Exchange Event
Networking in the Age of AI: Preparing for the Next Internet Revolution. An exclusive, invitation-only forum for Ireland’s senior IT and infrastructure leaders.
Today’s technology leaders are balancing growing demands around AI adoption, cybersecurity, resilience, connectivity, and business transformation, all while operating under increasing scrutiny from boards and executive teams.
The Private Tech Exchange has been created to provide a trusted environment where a carefully selected group of senior technology leaders can openly share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore practical approaches to the opportunities shaping modern IT infrastructure.
About the Event
The Private Tech Exchange is an exclusive peer-to-peer forum designed for senior IT and infrastructure decision-makers. Bringing together a select group of leaders from across Ireland, the event provides a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from fellow professionals facing similar challenges.
Our inaugural session, Networking in the Age of AI: Preparing for the Next Internet Revolution, will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping network infrastructure, security requirements, operational models, and future technology strategies.
Through expert insights, real-world customer discussion, and a closed roundtable session, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key trends, emerging risks, and practical strategies in a confidential and collaborative setting.
The event will begin at WeWork Central Plaza before continuing with an exclusive networking lunch at Díon Rooftop Restaurant. Designed to encourage open discussion and meaningful connections, the venue provides the perfect setting for collaborative peer-to-peer engagement among Ireland’s technology leadership community.
⏰Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
📅Time: 10.00-2.30pm
📍Location: WeWork Central Plaza & Díon Rooftop Restaurant – Dublin City Centre
Who Should Attend
Ideal for CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, Infrastructure Leaders, and Network Managers shaping their organisation’s technology strategy.
Our Commitment
- Attendance is strictly limited to 20 participants
- Participation is by personal invitation only
- Competing organisations will not attend the same session
- All conversations operate under Chatham House Rules
- Open, honest peer discussion is encouraged in a trusted environment
Please note that due to high demand, places are limited to one per company.
AGENDA
- 9:30am – Arrival, registration, refreshments and networking
- 10:00am – Welcome and opening remarks by John Curtis, Communications Director, Viatel Technology Group
- 10:10am – AI and the Future of Enterprise Infrastructure with Eilish O’Connor, Director of Strategy & AI, Viatel Technology Group
- 10:45am – Short networking break
- 11:00am – Cisco keynote session on networking, security, resilience and AI-ready infrastructure
- 11:45am – Executive roundtable discussion and peer-to-peer exchange
- 12:15pm – Three-course lunch at Dion Restaurant and continued networking with fellow technology leaders and speakers
Eilish O’Connor
Director of Strategy & AI, Viatel Technology Group
Eilish O’Connor is CTO of Viatel Technology Group, with nearly 20 years’ experience across telecommunications and software, backed by a degree in Applied Physics. She specialises in bridging business and technology, driving growth through innovation, transformation, and successful M&A integration.
Passionate about people and culture, Eilish is committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams where diversity, flexibility, and ESG principles enable success.
