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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 15h

"Limerick the city becomes part of the experience." -Brendan Troy of Limerick City and County Council on Futura's multi-track, citywide approach to cross-sector conversations. 19-21 Oct, Limerick. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 15h

Welcome Ormeau labs, the Belfast hub that turned the Victorian Ormeau Baths into a home for 200+ founders, freelancers and start-ups. ormeaulabs.com/ See you in Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 15h

Meet Aerobeam, a DCU spin-out building drone-deployed lasers that clean wind turbine blades without water or chemicals. aerobeam.ie/ See them pitch live at Futura, 19-21 Oct, Limerick. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 16h

Melanie Wagner, founder of Matilda and Wonova, on why the human touch still matters and why community is such a big deal right now. Limerick, 19–21 October 2026. Tickets at futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 17h

Dominic Blakely, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategist at the University of New Brunswick, joins #Futuraevent2026 to talk turning ideas into new ventures. Limerick, 19-21 October. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 18h

Emmy Award-winning storyteller Lauren Ready wants everyone in her session to leave more curious than they arrived. Her Question Lens™ Method works across every industry, helping you go deeper faster, have more impactful conversations, and innovate more. Tickets: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 18h

Julea Ferrara, on the new private leadership event coming to Futura, where executive, enterprise and non-profit leaders will meet to share best practices and connect with capital. Limerick, 19–21 October 2026. Tickets at futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 19h

Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton, Civic Innovation Fellow at DePaul University's Chaddick Institute, joins #Futuraevent2026 to talk public-sector change and equity in practice. Limerick, 19-21 October. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Robert Hill, Director of the Northern Ireland Space Office, on how space tech is opening new areas and building new ecosystems, and why the investment community needs to be part of it. Limerick, 19–21 October 2026. Tickets at futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Michael MacCurtain, Network Manager of Limerick Chamber Skillnet and Chair of Learning Limerick, joins #Futuraevent2026 to talk skills and lifelong learning. Limerick, 19-21 October. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We're thrilled to announce We Are Global Irish Inc as a partner of the Futura Innovation Conference 2026! We Are Global Irish connects businesses across the island of Ireland with Irish citizens abroad and the diaspora worldwide. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Eirmersive CEO Camille Donegan on why virtual and augmented reality last when they solve real problems in new ways. Limerick, 19–21 October 2026. Tickets at futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dr. Wassim Derguech, COO and Co-Founder of Future Mobility Campus Ireland, joins #Futuraevent2026. He'll bring insight on connected, autonomous and electric mobility to Limerick, 19-21 October. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

AgTech Ireland joins #futuraevent2026. The member-led voice of Ireland's agtech sector brings smarter, climate-resilient farming to our AgTech & Sustainability track in Limerick, 19-21 October. futuraevent.com/ #AgTech #Futura2026

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Emmy award-winning lighting designer Peter Canning, Founder of High Res, joins Futura. His Irish studio builds virtual production and immersive installations for screen and culture. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are excited to have the strand hotel as one of our 10+ venues across Limerick City Centre for The Futura Innovation Conference. Register now at futuraevent.com/ #strandhotel #venuehighlight #limerick #futuraevent2026

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Gert O'Rourke brings 30+ years supporting start-ups, spinouts and SMEs, from venture capital and incubation centres to mentoring founders. She joins us at Futura. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What can you expect at The Futura Innovation Conference? 3 days of nonstop innovation, 9+ venues across Limerick city, 7 industry tracks to learn from, 200+ speakers, 100+ sessions, 50+ startups and so much more! Secure your spot. Register now at futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Chrystèle Sanon, Founder and CEO of Qwampus and President of UAEFI, joins Futura. A G20 Startup20 Secretariat member, she strengthens innovation ecosystems across Africa and the Caribbean. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Eirmersive joins #Futuraevent2026. The voice of Ireland's immersive tech sector, connecting AR, VR and XR companies across the island. More at eirmersive.com/. Limerick, 19-21 Oct: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Stephan Reckie, Executive Director of GEN Space and Venture Partner at Hypernova Fund, joins Futura. He connects founders and investors across the global space economy. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Jillian Friot, General Partner at Venture Builders Fund, joins Futura. She built the SOLIDWORKS global start-up programme from zero to 20,000+ start-ups in three years. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dublin's @Everhaze is joining Futura. Its agentic AI, Lú, lets PR and comms teams monitor media, track narratives and build coverage reports straight from WhatsApp. 19-21 Oct, Limerick. everhaze.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dane Stangler, Senior Advisor at the Global Entrepreneurship Network, joins Futura. He's held senior roles at the Kauffman Foundation, Startup Genome and the Bipartisan Policy Center. Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We are excited to have The Savoy Hotel as one of our 10+ venues across Limerick City Centre for The Futura Innovation Conference. Register now at futuraevent.com/ #venuehighlight #savoyhotel #futuraevent2026 #limerick

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cecilia Wessinger builds the people who build ecosystems. For 10+ years she's advised and mentored communities worldwide, turning shared purpose into collaboration. Hear her at Futura, Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Altravia Venture Studio joins #Futuraevent2026. A studio that starts from a cultural manifesto, not a thesis deck, and roots new companies in places that already mean something. altravia.studio/ 19-21 Oct, Limerick: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

3 weeks until Limerick's mayor takes the Futura stage. Register at futuraevent.com/ to hear his insights in person.

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are excited to have The Hunt Museum as one of our 10+ venues across Limerick City Centre for The Futura Innovation Conference. Register now at futuraevent.com/ #futuraevent2026 #huntmuseum #limerick #innovationconference #venuehighlight

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Guillaume Auvray and the Nuwa team build European resilience tech, from crisis preparedness exercises to biopharma cleanroom systems and digitised cultural heritage. Hear him at Futura, 19-21 October, Limerick. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Mass Collaboration joins #FuturaEvent2026 Led by Cecilia Wessinger, former Director of Global Community at the Global Entrepreneurship Network, it builds connection across cultures and borders. masscollaboration.org/ Limerick, 19-21 Oct. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Niamh Costello, CEO of CREW, Ireland's Creative Enterprise & Innovation Hub, has spent 25+ years building innovation ecosystems in the West of Ireland. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #speaker

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who's in the room at Futura? People who create, fund and support innovation, from Microsoft and NASCAR to Imperial College London and the Port of San Diego. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Innovate Limerick joins #Futuraevent2026 An old Dell plant became Ireland's largest film studio. Reusing the city is the whole idea. innovatelimerick.ie/ 19-21 Oct: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Why do business events have to earn our time now? Chris Valentine joins Patrick Daly on Interlinks to talk post-COVID events, AI and how Futura is built across a whole city. 19-21 Oct, Limerick. Listen here: shows.acast.com/patrick-daly...

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Brian Marrinan leads EIT Food's Investment Readiness programme and is a juror for the EIC Accelerator, working where food, agtech, climate and deeptech meet investment. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #AgTech

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Janet Beck, CEO and founder of GLASSEYE, builds immersive experiences for entertainment and enterprise, like The Intelligence Garden at Outernet London. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #ImmersiveTech

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

3 tips on how to get the most out of the Futura Innovation Conference while you are there. Register at futuraevent.com/ to secure your spot!

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dennis Barry, Head of Innovate Limerick, leads the team helping start-ups, scale-ups and spinouts grow across the Mid-West from the Engine Collaboration Centre. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Launch Agency joins #Futuraevent2026. Evelyn Pepperrell and Michelle Daly Hayes bring 20+ years across PR, events, marketing and social media to Irish businesses. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Prof. Michele O'Dwyer joins #Futuraevent2026 Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Executive MBA at UL's Kemmy Business School, with award-winning research on innovation, alliances and SME marketing. Limerick, 19-21 Oct: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Futura goes beyond the main stage. Nine spaces across Limerick bring founders, investors, policymakers and educators together, from Start-up House to the Policy Summit. Find your room. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #Startups

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Beth Egan, Syracuse Newhouse associate professor and 25-year agency media strategist, asks what advertising measurement means once the data signals disappear. 19-21 October 2026, Limerick. Register: futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #bethegan

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau joins #Futuraevent2026 The region's official events bureau has said for years that Limerick is compact enough to cross on foot. We built a conference on that. Learn more www.conferenceandsportsbureau.com/ 19-21 Oct: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Martin Ward, 3x exited co-founder and the first West Midlands Tech Commissioner, brings 35 years of sales and commercial strategy to Limerick. 19-21 October 2026. Register: futuraevent.com/ #FuturaEvent2026 #AngelInvestor

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There are many different innovation tracks to learn about at the Futura Innovation Conference! Register today at futuraevent.com/ to secure your spot.

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Robin Young, Executive Director of Business and Workforce Development at Canada's Durham College. With 15+ years in workforce development, he connects employers, communities and education. 19-21 Oct 2026, Limerick futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Institute for Work & the Economy joins #Futuraevent2026. The Illinois not-for-profit tackles workforce challenges from the ground up, opening pathways for untapped talent. 19-21 Oct 2026, Limerick futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gary O'Meara, Irish entrepreneur and ecosystem builder working across AI, AgTech and new models of economic development. Turning ideas and relationships into ventures that last. Speaking at #futuraevent2026 Limerick, 19-21 Oct: futuraevent.com/

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Futura Innovation Conference @futurainnovation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Caroline Dunlea, CEO and co-founder of Clare-based Core Optimisation. Since 2015 her award-winning agency has driven digital growth for businesses in Ireland and the UK. 19-21 Oct 2026, Limerick futuraevent.com/

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