Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

This lecture uncovers the queer lives hidden (and not so hidden) across Georgian Britain and Ireland, from devoted lovers and unconventional households to figures who quietly defied the rules of their age. Central to the story are the Ladies of Llangollen (or the Ladies from Kilkenny), whose Irish history offers a vivid way into a world of domesticity, intimacy, friendship, and chosen family. Moving beyond scandal and secrecy, the talk reveals a Georgian past that was far more diverse, daring, and emotionally rich than we are often led to believe. ISL interpretation will be provided. This t

Knowledge Summit Dublin is an immersive global gathering of thought leaders in AI and Knowledge Management. Hosted at the historic Trinity College Dublin, this year it brings together 42 top industry leaders from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. At this conference, we’ve curated a lineup of internationally recognized AI and KM experts who advise Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions. Speakers and attendees come together to share insights that help organizations protect and amplify what makes us uniquely human, while scaling machin