Digitalisation and AI for Manufacturing & FXC- IMR HUB Opening

Join industry leaders, innovators, and digital experts at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) for a flagship event exploring how Irish businesses can harness digitalisation and artificial intelligence to drive performance, resilience, and growth.

This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to see what’s next for manufacturing in Ireland—with insights, demonstrations, and strategic guidance on adopting the technologies that matter most. Whether you're beginning your digital journey or scaling what’s already in motion, this event will equip you with the tools, support, and inspiration to take the next step.

The day will begin with the official opening of the FactoryXChange Digital Hub at IMR, a purpose-built space for collaboration and innovation. From there, the focus shifts to action: expert-led sessions, live dashboards, and practical examples showing how digital transformation is already delivering results for Irish SMEs.

Co-organised by FactoryXChange, Data2Sustain, and IWIN, this event brings together key players in Ireland’s manufacturing, digital, and innovation ecosystem—backed by the Digital Europe Programme and Enterprise Ireland.

Why Attend

• Discover how digital and AI tools are transforming Irish manufacturing

• Learn directly from SMEs, EDIH partners, and data-driven solution providers

• Explore real-world dashboards and smart analytics in action

• Understand how to access funding and support through FactoryXChange and Data2Sustain

• Network with peers, providers, and innovation leaders from across Ireland and Europe

• Experience IMR’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Factory and new FXC Digital Hub

Agenda Overview

09:00–09:20 Registration and Breakfast

09:20–09:40 Welcome and FXC Digital Hub Opening

09:40–10:00 Why Digitalisation and AI Can’t Wait

10:00–10:20 AI as a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

10:20–10:40 Coffee and Networking

10:40–11:00 Tools You Should Be Using Right Now1

1:00–11:20 Using the Right Data to Drive Growth

11:20–11:40 Dashboards in Action: Visualising Performance

11:40–12:10 Data2Sustain and FXC: EDIHs Supporting Irish Business

12:10–12:40 Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

12:40–14:00 Lunch, Networking, and Tour of IMR’s Pilot Factory

Registration:

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• You will receive the event ticket via email once registered, and the e-ticket would be required at check in.

• Please see Terms & Conditions for further details.

• By registering for this event, you consent to your registration details being shared with the co-organising partners, Data2Sustain and IWIN, for event management, compliance and reporting purposes.

• Photography and filming will take place during the event; images may be used for promotional materials by the organisers and partners. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a member of staff upon arrival.