The Innovation Summit will return in 2026

Clayton Hotel Silver Springs - Cork

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Join us for Innovation Summit 2026 hosted by Skillnet Innovation Exchange

Building on the success of last year, The Innovation Summit 2026 brings together business leaders, innovators, investors and ecosystem partners to explore how organisations are improving competitiveness, embracing AI, accelerating digital transformation and driving sustainable growth.

Through expert speakers, practical case studies and high-value networking, the summit will showcase how ambitious organisations are turning ideas into action—and action into measurable impact.

Whether you’re leading transformation within your organisation or developing the technologies driving business performance, The Innovation Summit is where Ireland’s innovation ecosystem comes together to connect, collaborate and create opportunity.

Why Attend

Innovation & Collaboration Showcasing transformative ideas that will connect solutions providers and decision-makers ready to implement change

Expert Insights & Knowledge Sharing Thought-provoking talks and panel discussions delivering actionable strategies for business success

High-Value Networking Curated opportunities to foster meaningful connections and spark collaborations

2025 Innovation Summit Highlights

When we set out to design this event, our goal was to bring together 200 innovators and business leaders committed to realising Ireland’s economic potential through collaborative innovation — and to explore the key drivers of business success today: digital transformation, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

The 2025 Innovation Summit delivered on that ambition. The insights, discussions, and connections shared by our 26 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, and 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 have been invaluable in shaping a shared vision for Ireland’s 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.

A key highlight of the day was the launch of the 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, reflecting the tangible progress achieved since inception:

€𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in deal revenue generated for SMEs.
𝟯𝟬+ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 signed between corporates and scaling companies.
𝟳𝟬+ 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱, streamlining how corporates source solutions.
𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, with a strong focus on commercial capability.
𝟱𝟬+ 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 delivered annually.
𝗔 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 ensuring accessibility and reach.

We were also proud to announce the launch of our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 initiative, which follows the proven Innovation Exchange model — connecting corporates with innovative digital solution providers to address real business challenges. This new initiative will support companies in meeting growing ESG data and reporting requirements, making sustainability reporting faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.

“Don’t be afraid to innovate and try, because it’s only through innovation that we’re going to stay competitive.”

We were delighted to interview Guaranteed Irish CEO, Brid O’Connell at the Innovation Summit, where we discussed our Digital for Growth partnership. Guaranteed Irish represents over 2,000 Irish businesses, bringing a strong national network and a clear commitment to sustainable and responsible business growth.