From exploring artificial intelligence to addressing misinformation and cybersecurity, Dublin Tech Week 2026 returns from May 22 to 29
Pictured on Samuel Beckett Bridge at the launch of Dublin Tech Week returning from 22–29 May 2026 were; Paul Berry, Business Advisor, LEO Dublin City; Tim Graham, Stakeholder Engagement and Marketing Officer, Dublin City Council; Emma Heaton-Esposito, Marketing Director, Dogpatch Labs; Ross O’Leary, Global Communications, Coinbase; Clare Kilmartin, CEO, Dublin Tech Summit; Niall Shanley, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship Programmes and Support, TU Dublin; Olivia Waters, Head of Impact and Growth Strategy, Adapt Centre; and Ross Curley, Head of Economic Development, Dublin City Council.
Dublin is promoting its status as global leader in innovation with Dublin Tech Week 2026.
Taking place from May 22 to 29, this celebration of innovation builds upon a successful launch last year with over 70 events and an expected over 14,000 participants. Speaking at Dublin City Council ’s Economic Development and Enterprise SPC, Chief Operating Officer with Catalyst Media Clare Kilmartin said the goals of these events is to build upon Ireland’s reputation for collaboration, creativity and innovation.
Ms Kilmartin cited Ireland being ranked fifth out of the 27 EU member countries in the European Commission’s assessment of the research and innovation only behind Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland. She said the aims of Tech Week are to bring together different groups to share research and network.
“Dublin Tech Week is collaboration across the community and tech ecosystem from a recognition that we could work better together to collaborate, communicate and celebrate tech across the city and county of Dublin in a week-long activity,” she said.
While Ms Kilmartin said there have been lots of tech-focused events in Dublin over the years, the community aren’t always working in unison and Tech Week offers an opportunity to bring everyone together as a cohesive whole. By encouraging partnership with organisations, universities, and various institutions, Ms Kilmartin said they are not only driving tech leaders to the city but also encouraging the next generation of innovators.
Tech is a vitally important sector within the Dublin economy with 10.8% of overall employment in the city being part of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. With the EU average standing at 5%, Ms Kilmartin said this showcase just how reliant Dublin is on the tech industry.
She said they’ve seen a growth of 1,900 enterprises in Dublin between 2019 and 2023, which represents a 22% jump. There are 90,500 ICT employees across Dublin, and 14 out of the 20 main tech companies have bases in Dublin, many of which act as their European headquarters.
Ms Kilmartin stressed that Tech Week is vital to maintaining Dublin’s position of leadership and tapping into the huge number of graduates who have doubled over the six years, going from 1,700 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024.
Stakeholder Engagement & Marketing Officer Tim Graham said Dublin Tech Week 2026 is building off the success of the previous year with even more events, conferences and workshops. He said they are actively marketing toward an international audiences as well as locals.
With Portugal Tech Week as a successful model to follow, he said they have built themselves up over the past six years to become a major initiative with over 300 events bringing in people from 20 different countries, and Dublin hopes to follow suit in the coming years.
Dublin Tech Week unites top innovators, global tech leaders, creatives, and educators on topics spanning everything from AI to cybersecurity. This includes flagship conferences like the Dublin Tech Summit in the RDS, the TechFoundHer Summit in the Mansion House, the Enfuse Finals in Wood Quay, Gamerfest in the RDS, a variety of kids coding events in Fingal and a number of smart Dublin events such as the ‘drones in public service’ workshop
Ross Curley, Head of Economic Development, Dublin City Council & Dublin Regional Place Brand welcomed Dublin Tech Week as “one of Europe’s most important tech hubs and a leading smart city.” “Dublin City Council and the Dublin Regional Brand are proud to once again support Dublin Tech Week showcasing our world-class talent, cutting-edge innovation, and community spirit,” he said.
“Initiatives like this not only highlight our position as a leader in the tech industry but also inspire future innovation, and strengthen our city’s reputation as a forward-thinking, welcoming and thriving destination for local and global business.”
Both the tech and wider community can immerse themselves in topics spanning AI, misinformation and trust, cybersecurity, data visualisation, digital twins, smart cities, women in tech, neuro affirming tech, start-up innovation, and the future of European digital policy. Events range from ticketed conferences and summits to free workshops, community meetups, and hands-on sessions for all ages.
All of this is made possible by a powerful coalition of partners and stakeholders including: Dublin City Council, Smart Dublin, Dublin Chamber, the Dublin City Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, Dublin Convention Bureau, the ADAPT Centre at Trinity College, TU Dublin, DCU: Innovate, Dogpatch Labs, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Regional Skills Dublin, Tech Ireland, Blockchain Ireland and Bitcoin Ireland.
Together, they’re aiming to build a platform for discovery, investment, talent, and community impact that will reverberate long after the week finishes. Explore the full programme and get involved at dublintechweek.com
This content is funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
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