'Trailblazing' seminar on AI for small businesses to take place in Longford

‘AI: The Way Forward’, a seminar for small businesses to learn how to use artificial intelligence to gain competitive advantages, kicks off an exciting Longford Local Enterprise Week. 

The event will include expert speakers including Longford-native broadcaster, editor, and artificial intelligence trailblazer Anne-Marie Tomchak. 

It will be hosted by multimedia journalist and presenter with RTE Caroline Coleman, who will lead a panel discussion with CitySwift founder Alan Farrelly, LeanBPI Managing Director John O’Shanahan and Waypoint Software CEO Toby Farren.  

‘AI: The Way Forward’ takes place in Backstage Theatre on Monday, 4 March from 12.30-2.30pm and is organised by Longford Local Enterprise Office, part of Longford County Council, and Longford Chamber. It is funded by Enterprise Ireland.

The event offers a chance for local businesses to gain valuable insights into the many straight-forward ways they can use AI to improve their business cost-effectively and efficiently. Lunch and networking opportunities will bring the event to a close.  

This is a free event; however, registration is mandatory. Business owners and managers are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure your place. 

Welcoming the event, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray said, “It is great to see such a future-focused small business event taking place right here in Longford. This event will break down the topic of artificial intelligence into easy-to-understand language, with practical actions for small business to take. I encourage local business to register their place at this lunchtime, learning event.”

Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “The Council, through the work of the Local Enterprise Office, is always looking for new ways to support local businesses. This AI – The Way Forward seminar is testament to our focus on helping Longford businesses to find opportunity in new challenges.”

Longford County Council Head of Enterprise Michael Nevin said, “Nobody knows yet where artificial intelligence is going to bring us but there is no doubt that it has the potential to revolutionise the way small and medium-sized companies operate. While it will bring challenges it can also help companies become leaner, more efficient, and more innovative.”

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your business by understanding the opportunities that AI can bring, as well as being ready to navigate the challenges it may bring.   

Secure your spot at 'AI: The Way Forward' by logging on to Localenterprise.ie/Longford and finding the event under the Upcoming Events section. 

For further information on this event and other Local Enterprise Week events, check out Local Enterprise Office Longford and Longford County Council on social media.