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Saatja: "Katrina Flynn" <[email protected]> Teema: Practical Information Note: International AI Summit 2026, 14 October, Dublin Kuupäev: 2026-09-16 17:09 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear Minister, We refer to the joint invitation issued on 20 July by Minister Peter Burke and Minister Niamh Smyth to attend the International AI Summit 2026, which will take place in Dublin on 14 October 2026. Please now find attached the Practical Information Note for the Summit which includes the logistical arrangements. We would appreciate confirmation of whether it is the Ministers intention to attend, if this has not already been provided. Thank you to those Ministers who have confirmed their intention to attend or who have conveyed their regrets. Where the Minister plans to attend or where the Minister will be represented, we would be grateful if an Accreditation Officer could be nominated to coordinate attendance and accreditation arrangements on the Minister's behalf. If the Minister will be accompanied by officials or advisers, please provide the names and email addresses of those attending, together with the contact details of the nominated Accreditation Officer to <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] to facilitate accreditation and security clearance arrangements. Should you have any queries regarding attendance or accreditation, please contact the AI Summit Team at <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. Kind regards, AI Summit Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email Disclaimer / Séanadh Ríomhphoist: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/Disclaimer/Email-Disclaimer.html <https://dbei.gov.ie> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Practical Information Note International AI Summit Royal Dublin Society (RDS), 14 October 2026 The International AI Summit Introduction The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026 looks forward to welcoming you to Dublin for the International AI Summit on 14 October 2026. We are pleased to share this Practical Information Note (PIN) to assist you in preparing for the Summit. Please note that the information contained in this PIN may be subject to change. Updated information, including any updates to the programme, practical arrangements or Summit documentation, will be shared through the online Accreditation Platform. Registered delegates will receive email notifications when updated material is shared on the Accreditation Platform. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]. Deadlines Date What you need to do Where to go/Who to contact July 2026 Accreditation platform opens [email protected] 25 Deadline for accreditation of Via the Accreditation Portal September delegations 14 October International AI Summit Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Location The International AI Summit will take place in Dublin. Located on the east coast of Ireland, the history of Ireland’s capital city dates back over 1,000 years when the first known settlement was built in what is now the city centre. Dublin’s streets reflect the many changes it has gone through since then, from the cobbled medieval streets of Temple Bar to the Georgian townhouses and Victorian parks dotted throughout the city, and the modern architecture in the Docklands district. The iconic River Liffey flows through the heart of the city and connects it to the bustling Dublin Port. Royal Dublin Society (RDS) The International AI Summit will take place in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). On 25 June 1731, a group of patriots and visionaries met for the first time and formed what is now called the RDS. They were radical thinkers who believed in the power of ideas, and of turning these ideas into action. From its earliest years, the Society focused on practical initiatives to stimulate development — particularly in agriculture, industry and the applied arts — through research, innovation and incentive schemes such as grants and prizes for new ideas. Over the course of the 18th and 19th centuries, the RDS became a central institution in Irish intellectual and cultural life. It played a key role in establishing major national The International AI Summit bodies including the National Museum, National Library and National Gallery, and helped promote advances in science, education and agriculture. Granted royal patronage in 1820, the organisation took its current name and continued to expand its influence through exhibitions, public lectures and flagship events such as the Dublin Horse Show, first held in the 1860s. Today, based at its campus in Ballsbridge, the RDS remains a philanthropic organisation dedicated to promoting Ireland’s cultural and economic development, while also serving as one of the country’s venues for conferences, exhibitions and international events. Details of the International AI Summit The International AI Summit will take place on 14 October 2026 at the Royal Dublin Society as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU (9am – 6.00pm). The Summit will bring together approximately 1,500 global and EU leaders to shape strategic dialogue on Europe’s AI and digital future. The overarching theme is “Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Europe’s Competitiveness”. Discussions will focus on three strategic themes:  Applied AI & Sectoral Value Creation;  Infrastructure – Building Europe’s AI Capacity; and  The AI Opportunity Ahead. The Summit will showcase Ireland as a leading European AI innovation hub. It will highlight the strength of Ireland’s ecosystem, bringing together multinational companies, start-ups, scale-ups, innovators and investors. The Summit will officially launch European AI Innovation Month | Shaping Europe’s digital future, a month-long programme of AI events taking place across Europe. Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will provide the opening address for the International AI Summit. The Summit will provide a platform for significant Irish Government and EU announcements aligned with the implementation of Ireland’s and the EU’s AI agendas. It will also feature an Innovation Spotlight Exhibition showcasing more than 50 innovative AI applications from Ireland, Europe and the US. Innovation Spotlight Exhibition The Summit will feature an Innovation Spotlight Exhibition of 50 exhibitors. The exhibition will provide an experience-led environment demonstrating real-world AI applications from Ireland, Europe and the US. The International AI Summit The exhibition list will be published on the International AI Summit website on 4 September 2026. Government Collaboration The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is working closely with Government partners, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of the Taoiseach. IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland are key stakeholders of the Summit. AI SUMMIT OBJECTIVES Ireland  Position Ireland as Europe’s Premier AI Innovation Hub Domestically, the Summit will show Ireland’s ability to enable rapid innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity.  Demonstrate Ireland’s leadership as a trusted and agile digital regulatory hub, with strong influence on EU AI and digital policy implementation It will also be a platform to show Ireland as a forward-looking, trusted digital regulatory hub of excellence. Europe  Illustrate that Europe's AI Infrastructure and Talent is a Strategic Advantage for Applied AI Leadership The Summit will showcase Europe's: critical infrastructure (semiconductors, processing powers, sustainable energy, digital connectivity); commitment to building sovereign AI infrastructure; and commitment to AI talent and skills development  Ensure Inclusive AI Opportunity Across All Business Sizes It will also show that Europe's AI ecosystem benefits companies at every stage from home-grown SMEs to tech giants.  Position Europe’s AI infrastructure and talent base as a strategic advantage The Summitt will highlight investments in compute capacity, semiconductors, digital connectivity, energy resilience, and skills. The International AI Summit Speakers announced to date- 1 September Updates on International AI Summit website # Speaker Title Organisation Henna Executive Vice-President of the European European 1 Virkkunen Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security Commission and Democracy Michael EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the European 2 McGrath Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Commission Cristiano Qualcomm 3 President and Chief Executive Officer Amon Incorporated Dorothy 4 Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Jentic Creaven 5 Sarah Friar Chief Financial Officer OpenAI 6 Robert Gentz Co-Founder and Co-CEO Zalando SE Dr. Philipp 7 Chief Technology Officer SAP SE Herzig Francine Executive Vice President and Chief People, 8 Cisco Katsoudas Policy & Purpose Officer Dr. Jarek 9 Founder and Chief Executive Officer DeepL Kutylowski 10 Jason Lynch Chief Executive Officer Equal1 Eileen 11 Vice Chair Stripe O’Mara Donal 12 Founder and CEO Deciphex O’Shea Vincent Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board 13 Analog Devices Roche of Directors The International AI Summit # Speaker Title Organisation Head Corporate Strategy and AI 14 Anil Saggi Novartis Transformation Edmond 15 Chief Executive Officer Kerry Group Scanlon 16 Brad Smith Vice Chair and President Microsoft 17 Niall Twomey Chief Information Officer Fenergo Joanne 18 SVP Transformation and Operations IBM Wright President, Chief Product Officer, and Chief 19 Amit Zavery ServiceNow Operating Officer Interpretation This Summit will be conducted through English. Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided. Delegation Delegation size and format Delegations will be limited to the 1 + 3 format (Head of Delegation plus max. three accompanying delegates). Registration and accreditation For security reasons, each delegate/participant must register and be accredited in advance in order to gain access to the Summit venue. A Delegation Accreditation Officer (DAO) must be appointed by each invited delegation. Please send the DAO’s full name, phone number and email address to [email protected] to receive log-in details. The DAO must register all members of the delegation on the Irish EU Presidency Accreditation Platform, in line with the instructions below. Please note that in compliance with data security requirements, the Accreditation Platform requires Two-Factor Authentication. You will require access to an The International AI Summit authenticator application such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator in order to access the Accreditation Platform. Please ensure that all details are completed correctly before submitting the registration request, as certain information (for example, the delegate’s/your name) will be printed on their/your accreditation badge. All personal information provided for accreditation will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Full details can be found in the Privacy Notice on the Accreditation Platform. If you have any queries about the registration process, please email [email protected]. Accreditation badges Details of the collection of the accreditation badges, with the date and time will be confirmed in due course. Delegates will be requested to provide the photo I.D. document used on the Accreditation Platform when collecting their badge. Delegate badges are strictly personal and non-transferable and must be visible at all times within the Summit venue and at all events within the Summit programme. If you lose your accreditation badge, please immediately notify your Summit host at [email protected]. Please also notify the accreditation team by sending an email to [email protected] Types of accreditations Heads of Delegation (HoDs) will receive a lapel pin. Other delegates will receive an accreditation badge (details below). All delegates must always visibly wear their valid lapel pin or badge, including during the official welcome reception, dinner and site visit. Heads of Delegation and accompanying delegates will be given their lapel pin and accreditation badges upon arrival at their hotel. Delegates arriving separately from the HoD will be given their badges by their DLO at the earliest opportunity. Delegates will be requested to provide a photo I.D. document when receiving their badge. Delegate badges are strictly personal and non-transferable. Floater badges can be transferred as required between delegates. Badge type Participant Type Access Lapel pin Head of Delegation Allows access to all areas Blue badge Delegate Allows access to the plenary room and The International AI Summit  Innovation Spotlight Exhibition Floater badge Delegate All Access Allows access to the plenary room, the delegates’ lounge, bilateral meeting rooms and the press area Diplomatic Clearances Diplomatic clearances are required in a number of cases as set out below. In all cases, the relevant accredited Embassy to Ireland must send a Third Party Note (TPN) to the relevant Department at the email address provided below. DAOs are requested to advise their Embassy to Ireland to submit the diplomatic clearance request at the earliest opportunity, in order to facilitate the timely processing of requests. Scenario Required documentation Timeline Contact email address Overflights or TPN and a As early as [email protected] landings of possible, completed diplomatic military or state and no later clearance form aircraft than 48 (available from hours in [email protected] advance e) Permission to TPN which includes As early as [email protected] bring firearm details of the firearms possible If travelling on a commercial into Ireland (incl. which will be used, the or chartered flight, also: for armed personnel who will carry [email protected] security them e protection officers) Protection TPN which includes As early as [email protected] officer requiring details of the radio possible radio frequency frequencies proposed Requests to TPN and a completed As early as [email protected] wear a military Uniform Clearance form possible uniform while in (available from Ireland [email protected] e) If you have questions about the diplomatic clearance process, please email [email protected] The International AI Summit Delegation Flight Arrivals and Departures / Transport Arrangements DAOs are asked to provide all requested information about arrival and departure flights through the Accreditation Platform. Delegations and/or their Diplomatic Missions accredited to Ireland are kindly requested to ensure that all arrangements are in place as necessary for the transfers of their participating Heads of Delegation and all accompanying delegation members from Dublin Airport to their hotel on arrival and likewise for their return to Dublin Airport upon departure. For those who wish to avail of it, Irish EU Presidency transport will be available to Heads of Delegation and delegates on the morning of Wednesday 14 October for the purpose of their transfer from the Herbert Park Hotel (Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4, D04 R2T2) to the RDS Summit venue. Heads of Delegation and delegates availing of this transport option will be exempt from security screening upon entry. It will not otherwise be possible to offer Irish EU Presidency transport and protocol support (including access to Irish EU Presidency facilities at Dublin Airport’s Old Central Terminal Building) on 13-14 October. Entering Ireland Please note that Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. Therefore, EU citizens must present a valid passport or national identity card to enter Ireland. Full details are available here. Citizens of other countries must present a valid passport or recognised travel document to enter Ireland and may also need a visa. You can find out if you need a visa to enter Ireland here. Accommodation The Irish EU Presidency has reserved rooms for the Heads of Delegation and one delegate, for the night of 13 October, in the hotel indicated below. The Irish EU Presidency will cover the cost of accommodation and breakfast for the night of 13 October for the Head of Delegation and one delegate (1+1). Any additional expenses arising from use of the hotel’s facilities (such as meals, drinks, room service etc.) must be covered by the delegation. All other delegates will be required to book their own accommodation, through the accommodation link provided on the Accreditation Platform. The DAO must indicate which delegate should be assigned the pre-paid room, along with the Head of Delegation, and which delegates are availing of the other hotels. The International AI Summit The cost of the rooms to be paid by the delegation must be paid in advance using the link provided on the Accreditation Platform. The DAO can make payment on behalf of the delegates or can send an invitation link to each applicable delegate to invite him/her to make the payment for his/her room directly. If a Head of Delegation or delegate wishes to arrive earlier or extend their stay, they must make the necessary reservations directly with the hotel of their choice. The Irish EU Presidency is not responsible for reserving or paying for hotel stays before or after the night of 13 October 2026. Hotels Heads of Delegation plus one accompanying delegate will stay in:  Herbert Park Hotel - this hotel is 500 meters from the RDS. Hotels for the other members of the delegation and which are close to the RDS are:  Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge – this hotel is 400 meters from the RDS  Sandymount Hotel – this hotel is 1000 meters from the RDS Security The Irish EU Presidency will provide security during the Summit through An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police and security service. Security zones designated by the Irish authorities will only be accessible to accredited vehicles and accredited individuals wearing a valid pin or badge. For this reason, delegates and other accredited participants must always visibly wear their valid pin or badge. Heads of Delegation have the option to include a security officer in their delegation. This officer must be registered on the Accreditation Platform. Requests for authorisation to carry a weapon, use a radio frequency, and wear body armour and/or a military uniform while in Ireland must be made in line with the instructions in the Diplomatic Aircraft / Security Clearances section above. For any questions related to security, including requests to carry out a security visit to Ireland ahead of the Summit, please contact [email protected] Social media Content from the Irish EU Presidency is available on our social media accounts: @Ireland2026eu Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @DFATIRL The International AI Summit  @ireland2026eu @Ireland2026EU General Information Useful contacts For general queries relating to the meeting logistics or content: [email protected] Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire): 112 or 999 Internet/WiFi Wireless internet access is available throughout the Summit venue. The network name and password will be available on signage in the venue. Electricity The standard electricity supply in Ireland is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz (the same as in other EU Member States). Three-pin power plugs and sockets of Type G are used. Delegates travelling from EU Member States will require a power plug adaptor in order to use electronic devices safely in Ireland. Accessibility At the time of accreditation, the platform will ask for relevant information on allergies, dietary restrictions and dietary preferences, and invite sharing of any Summit-related accessibility requirements. It is important that this information is provided so that delegates may receive all appropriate supports. Lost and Found If you have lost or found an item in the Summit venue or in an Irish EU Presidency vehicle, please bring it to the attention of your Summit host. Please note that the Irish EU Presidency is not liable for personal injuries, losses or damage to the personal property of registered delegates. All delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance for their property. Weather Temperatures in Dublin in October typically range between 9°C and 12°C. Rain can be expected at any time of year. The International AI Summit Links of interest 1. 🌍 Tourism Ireland – https://www.ireland.com Official tourism website with destinations, itineraries, and travel inspiration. 2. 🚍 Transport for Ireland – https://www.transportforireland.ie 3. 🚆 Iarnród Éireann – https://www.irishrail.ie Train schedules and ticket booking. 4. 🚌 Bus Éireann – https://www.buseireann.ie Regional bus services across the country. 5. 🌦 Met Éireann – https://www.met.ie Official weather forecasts and alerts. 6. 🏙 Visit Dublin – https://www.visitdublin.com Events, attractions, restaurants, and tours in Dublin. Updated according to relevant location 7. 🆘 Tourist SOS Ireland – https://www.touristsos.ie Free assistance service for tourists who lose documents or need support. 8. 🌊 Wild Atlantic Way – https://www.wildatlanticway.com Information on Ireland’s famous coastal scenic route. The International AI Summit