Elaine Burke
Podcaster and Journalist
AI for Leaders - Make it work for your business
A strategic breakfast event for forward-thinking business leaders ready to unlock the real potential of AI — without the jargon, hype, or confusion
AI isn’t just for tech giants — it’s for you.
Join Galvia, Byrne Wallace Shields, and renowned tech journalist Elaine Burke for an engaging, no-nonsense breakfast event focused on making AI work for Irish businesses. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or seeking practical ways to apply your data, this event is designed to help leaders understand what’s possible, where to begin, and how to stay protected in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Gain clarity, ask questions, and leave with a clearer path to success
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Time: 08:00 am - 10:00 am
Venue: Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, 88 Harcourt Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 DK18
Hosted by:
- Byrne Wallace Shields in partnership with Galvia AI
Speakers include:
- Elaine Burke, Tech Podcaster and Journalist
- John Clancy, Galvia CEO & Founder
- Victor Timon, Partner, Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
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Our Contributors
Meet the AI experts who will be sharing their insights
John Clancy
CEO & Founder, Galvia AI
Victor Timon
Partner, Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
About Elaine Burke
Elaine Burke is an award-winning Irish science and technology journalist, editor, broadcaster, and podcaster. With over 15 years of experience across print, online, TV, and radio, she has served as Editor of Silicon Republic and contributed tech insight to outlets including The Next Web and Interesting Engineering.
She is currently the host of For Tech’s Sake, a thoughtful HeadStuff/Silicon Republic podcast that cuts through the hype to explore how technology impacts business and society. She also co-presents The Connected AI Podcast with Charlie Taylor of The Business Post, offering a clear-eyed look at AI from an Irish perspective.
In addition to her podcast work, Elaine is a familiar face and voice as the resident tech expert on Ireland AM and Today FM’s The Last Word
She’s also a seasoned speaker, MC, and moderator on sci-tech topics, known for bringing clarity and curiosity to emerging technologies.
About John Clancy
John Clancy is the founder and CEO of Galvia, an AI platform that helps organisations make smarter, faster decisions by unlocking the full value of their data. Since 2017, Galvia has worked with global enterprises like Nestlé, Medtronic, and NTT DATA Business Solutions, as well as SME clients such as Petstop and higher education institutions like the University of Galway and Sheffield Hallam University (UK).
With a focus on connected intelligence, Galvia's platform brings together data from across an organisation to deliver real-time insights, predictions, and prompts — empowering better decision-making at every level.
A recognised thought leader in the AI space, John is a regular speaker at industry events and contributes expert commentary to media on AI, data strategy, and digital transformation. In 2022, he was appointed to the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF), where he advises the Irish government on driving AI adoption across industry.
John has received multiple awards for scaling companies across various sectors. He is passionate about building successful businesses, forging lasting partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and delivering real value through innovation.
Follow John Clancy at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngclancy/
About Victor Timon
Victor Timon is a Partner and Head of the Technology Group at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP in Dublin, with nearly 40 years of experience in tech law. expertise spans IT contracts, AI, cloud computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, IP and data protection.
Victor represents Digital Business Ireland on the Government’s Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum and regularly authors publications and speaks on emerging digital regulation
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