Disrupt Dublin

Disrupt Dublin is back! Join us May 21 for big ideas, rapid-fire talks, and deep conversations on reshaping the future of work in Ireland.

The Disrupt community returns to Dublin on May 21 at Personio!

A fresh burst of ideas, energy, and unfiltered honesty about the future of work.

Following a fantastic relaunch in February, Disrupt Dublin returns on May 21st for one of the most electric World of Work events on the planet.

Expect bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and a room full of people who don’t just talk about change… they build it.

💥 What Happens When You Mix TED, Ignite, and a Dublin-style truth serum?

You get Disrupt Dublin - a rapid-fire, idea-packed, community-powered experience.

• Speakers get 5 minutes.

• 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.

• No fluff. No corporate sugar-coating. Just pure, high-octane insights that challenge how we design work, lead teams, and shape talent in 2026 and beyond.

If TED talks had a rebellious Irish cousin who’d had just enough caffeine… this would be it.

Speakers include:

• Alison Hodgson, Market Director at CIPD Ireland
• Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute CPL. MD of the Experiential Strategist and author of the Future Work World
• John Kennedy, Head of HR Organisational Development at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and Vice Chair CIPD Ireland National Committee
• Anastasiia Levdikova, Director of Business Development, People Strategy (Europe, Africa) at Harrison Assessments Int'l.
• Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette
• Phoebe Comerford-Flynn, Regional Marketing Manager UKI & Nordics at Personio
• Ben Geoghegan, Host of ‘A Better HR Business’ Podcast

📅 Agenda

5:30 – 6:30 — Registration & Networking
Drinks, canapés, and connections.

6:30 – 6:45 — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Settle in. Things are about to get lively.

6:45 – 7:25 — Lightning Talks (Round 1)

7:25 – 7:35 — Break
Refresh. Decompress. Debate.

7:35 – 8:15 — Lightning Talks (Round 2)

8:15 – 9:00 — Wrap-Up & Final Networking
Because the best conversations usually happen after the talks end.

⚡ Ready to Disrupt Dublin?

If you’re hungry for fresh thinking, curious about new ideas, or simply tired of the same old workplace conversations, this summit is for you.

✅ Get Energised

Ten big ideas delivered in a single evening — insights from HR leaders, founders, researchers, and workplace innovators redefining the world of work.

✅ Stay Ahead of the Curve

Hear how organisations across Ireland and beyond are rewriting playbooks on talent, culture, AI, leadership, skills, and employee experience.

✅ Build Your Circle

This is the first Disrupt summit in Dublin since the Pandemic! Join us to celebrate the relaunch and rub shoulders (gently) with forward-thinkers from HR, Talent, Tech, People Ops, L&D, Consulting, and Leadership. These are the conversations that spark partnerships, job offers, and fresh opportunities.

⚡ The Format

Short. Sharp. Unapologetically bold.
Each speaker brings one powerful idea — and five minutes to land it.

Join us for an evening that sparks action, connection, and meaningful change across Ireland’s world of work.

Partners and Sponsors include:

Venue Partner

Personio

Personio's Intelligent HR Platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient.

Learn more: personio.com

Silver Sponsors

Harrison Assessments

Harrison Assessments​ was founded in 1990 with a single vision and purpose - to help companies optimize their human capital by leveraging their deep understanding of human resources and psychology. The company focuses on providing the most trusted and accurate employee assessment tools in the industry. The tools help managers throughout the entire HR process, helping companies become more productive and efficient, leading to increased profitability. Learn more: harrisonassessments.com

Community Partners

Get More HR Clients

We help HR-related businesses around the world to increase their lead flow and sales. If you run a Human Resources tech or consultancy business (recruitment, training & development, employee engagement, employment law, outplacement, etc), our HR marketing advice and resources will help.

Learn more: getmorehrclients.com

HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com

Things To Know

• Address: Georges Quay House 43, Townsend St, Dublin, D02 VK65
• ,Parking: Parking near Georges Quay House is available at several nearby multi-story car parks, with the closest being Park Rite City Quay (approx. 2-minute walk) and various on-street Pay & Display spots.
• Public Transport: The nearest bus station to Townsend Street in Dublin is Prince's Street South. It's a 1 min walk away.
• This event will be recorded: We will be taking lots of photos and recording talks at the event.
• Additional registration: For security reasons, we will ask you to re-register at the Personio office upon arrival.
• * Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited, and this event is specifically designed for in-house HR, Talent pros, and leaders. If you do not fit the criteria, your application to attend may be rejected. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.
  

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