The CMO 100 | Part 4 Business & Finance, in association with @cvent, is proud to present the 2026 CMO 100 Index, recognising the marketing professionals making their mark across Ireland. Read the full CMO 100: hubs.ly/Q04yjwpX0 #CMO100 #Marketing #Cvent #BusinessAndFinance

Lumenia Consulting’s ERP HEADtoHEAD™ returns to Dublin on 13–14 October, bringing organisations together to compare leading ERP solutions side-by-side and gain practical insights into ERP selection, readiness and implementation. Now in its 15th year in Ireland, the event will explore the latest ERP technologies, including how AI is transforming the industry and influencing future technology investments. Read the full article to find out more about ERP HEADtoHEAD™: hubs.ly/Q04yk5QR0 #ERP #Technology #AI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessAndFinance

What is the biggest misconception about cross-border payments and expense management? Speaking with Ian Nelson, Head of Regulatory and Financial Services at KPMG Ireland, Finian Brett, CEO of Corpay Cross-Border Ireland, challenges some of the common assumptions surrounding cross-border payments and expense management. Following Corpay’s win of the 2025 International Finance Award, Finian shares his perspective on what financial leaders should be prioritising as businesses navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape. The conversation explores why leaders need to look beyond individual transactions and consider how payments and expense management can support their wider business operations. Watch the discussion below. FS Awards, in association with KPMG – 22 October 2026 | Mansion House, Dublin #FSAwards

Why is fragmented finance an increasing concern for CFOs? Speaking with Ian Nelson, Head of Regulatory and Financial Services at KPMG Ireland, Finian Brett, CEO of Corpay Cross-Border Ireland, explores why fragmented finance is becoming an increasing concern for CFOs and the challenges this can create for financial visibility and decision-making. Following Corpay’s win of the 2025 International Finance Award, Finian shares his perspective on the evolving financial landscape, including the advantages of having a single source of truth across payments and FX. The conversation highlights how greater connectivity across financial processes can support more efficient, informed decision-making for today’s financial leaders. Watch the discussion below. FS Awards, in association with KPMG – 22 October 2026 | Mansion House, Dublin #FSAwards

The CMO 100 | Part 3 Business & Finance, in association with @cvent, is proud to present the 2026 CMO 100 Index, recognising the marketing professionals making their mark across Ireland. Read the full CMO 100: hubs.ly/Q04yjnf60 #CMO100 #Marketing #Cvent #BusinessAndFinance

The CMO 100 | Part 2 Business & Finance, in association with @cvent, is proud to present the 2026 CMO 100 Index, recognising the marketing professionals making their mark across Ireland. Read the full CMO 100: hubs.ly/Q04ydjMn0 #CMO100 #Marketing #Cvent #BusinessAndFinance

At our recent CMO breakfast at the Dean Dublin, marketing leaders explored this question in a discussion on brand building in the age of AI, in association with @cvent. Moderated by Tim Sutter of Cvent, the panel brought together Louise Hickey of @one4allireland and Siobhan Smith of @ExpleoGroup to discuss AI-driven content, brand governance, emerging search behaviours, team adoption and the importance of human judgement. Among the key takeaways: AI is creating a new audience for brands, governance needs to start with strong fundamentals, and marketers should start small and focus on where the technology can genuinely add value. Read the full recap of the discussion: hubs.ly/Q04ycv-V0 #AI #Marketing #BrandBuilding #CMO #Cvent

This week's new and notable appointments across the Irish business landscape, in association with @one4allireland. Companies include OpenSky, ClassCover, Bird & Bird, Wellington IT, and NFP Ireland. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04ycjZr0 #OpenSky #One4allRewards #Appointments #BusinessAndFinance

How can organisations make better ERP investment decisions? ERP HEADtoHEAD™ Dublin brings leading ERP solutions together for side-by-side comparisons, expert insights and real-world implementation perspectives. Find out more about the event taking place on 13-14 October at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04yc4rc0 #PartnerContent #ERP #ERPHEADtoHEAD #DigitalTransformation

Louise Hickey, Marketing Director at @one4allireland , shared an important perspective at today’s Brand Building in the Age of AI breakfast: the need to think global and act local. As organisations navigate AI adoption, global policies must also take account of local legislation, market realities and the specific needs of each business environment. Louise highlighted the importance of recognising Ireland’s regulatory landscape while operating within a global organisation. The event marked the launch of the 2026 Business & Finance CMO 100 List, in association with @cvent , bringing Ireland’s senior marketing community together to discuss the future of brand in an AI-driven environment.

At today’s Brand Building in the Age of AI breakfast, @[Siobhan Smith], VP of Brand & Communication at Expleo Group, shared valuable insights on the growing importance of brand governance as AI becomes increasingly embedded across businesses. Siobhan highlighted the importance of starting small, learning as you go and adapting along the way, reinforcing that successful AI adoption requires a continuous approach to learning and improvement. The event marked the launch of the 2026 Business & Finance CMO 100 List, in association with Cvent, and brought together Ireland’s senior marketing community for discussion, networking and shared learning.

Today’s Brand Building in the Age of AI breakfast brought together Ireland’s senior marketing community to explore the evolving role of brand in an AI-driven environment. Marking the launch of the 2026 Business & Finance CMO 100 List, in association with Cvent, the discussion explored brand governance, responsible AI adoption, local regulation, the evolving role of AI in brand discovery, team engagement. A key theme throughout the conversation was that while AI can accelerate how we work, it doesn’t replace strategic thinking, judgement or the human connection at the heart of strong brands. Thank you to Siobhan Smith - Vice president of Brand and communication, @ExpleoGroup , Louise Hickey - Marketing Director at @one4allireland and moderator Tim Sutter - Regional Sales Director, Events Solution at @cvent for contributing to such an insightful conversation.

“My focus is on scaling access to fair, flexible finance for communities across the island” Dónal Traynor, Group CEO of Community Finance Ireland, is our guest for this week's CEO Q&A. Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04y2l_q0 #CEOQAndA #CommunityFinanceIreland #BusinessAndFinance

The CMO 100 Index 2026 | Part 1 Business & Finance, in association with @cvent, is proud to present the 2026 CMO 100 Index, recognising the marketing professionals making their mark across Ireland. Read the full CMO 100: hubs.ly/Q04y28xm0 #CMO100 #Marketing #Cvent #BusinessAndFinance

“I look to create an environment where everyone feels part of everyone’s success” This week, Ciaran Flanagan, VP at @Siemens, is our guest for 60 Seconds With. Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04y11Ym0 #Siemens #60SecondsWith #BusinessAndFinance

Common Purpose Ireland is marking 30 years in Ireland with a new ambition to work with 1,000 additional leaders and emerging leaders by the end of 2030. With more than 6,000 alumni across business, government and civil society, the organisation is focusing on cross-sector leadership as Ireland faces major social, economic and technological change. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04xXwHH0 #CommonPurposeIreland #PartnerContent #BusinessAndFinance

The @DITAwards 2026 brought together technology leaders, organisations and advocates at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, celebrating those working to advance diversity, inclusion and equality across Ireland’s tech sector. Now in its ninth year, the awards recognised achievements across a broad range of categories, from workplace equity and talent acquisition to STEM advocacy, AI and data innovation, and social impact. Among this year’s winners were Dr Ann Kelleher, who received the Kay McNulty Award, and Dr Abeba Birhane, who was presented with the Inspiration Award. @HubSpot, @EPAMSystems, @ericsson, @ESBGroup, @Greenhouse, @DatavantHQ and @an_cosan were also among the organisations recognised, alongside individuals from companies including @Microsoftirl, Tines, @jpmorgan Chase and @Fiserv. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04xQ_Jj0 #DITA26 #BusinessAndFinance