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Productivity Reimagined : Harnessing AI for Success

Date: 24/09/25
TIMINGS:

9:00AM – 12:00PM

In collaboration with Queens University Belfast, Danske Bank and Sumer NI this event will explore the practical application of AI in business, featuring case studies from member organisations, panel discussions and Q&A.

The landmark event will bring together business leaders, academics and policymakers to explore the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help businesses increase revenues and drive down costs thereby improving their productivity.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from leading academic and business experts with practical examples how Belfast Chamber members have embedded AI into their business operations to fuel expansion, improve accuracy and drive efficiency.

Special guest, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, will deliver keynote remarks, setting out her vision for how productivity can unlock prosperity and better jobs for Northern Ireland. David Jordan, leader of the NI Productivity Forum and key advisor to Department of Economy will also address the audience to give the background and context for AI adoption.

The Summit will also demystify AI, unpacking key concepts such as large language models, agentic AI, deployment of AI agents, while signposting how these technologies can be applied to everyday business challenges across various sectors.

Location: Riddel Hall, Belfast

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Speakers & Panelists

Dr Caoimhe Archibald

Minister for Economy

Dept of Economy

Dr David Jordan

Economics Lecturer

Queen's University Belfast

Professor Mark Gillan

CEO

Angoka

Dr Charles Vincent

Reader in AI for Business and Management Science and Programme Director for the MSc AI in Business

Queen's University Belfast

Dr Charles Vincent (preferred usage V. Charles) is a Reader in AI for Business and Management Science and Programme Director for the MSc AI in Business at Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is also an AWS Accredited Educator. A recipient of numerous international academic honours and awards, he holds honorary visiting professorships worldwide. He has been recognised as a Fellow of the British Computer Society and the Royal Statistical Society, a Senior Member of INFORMS, a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, and a Senior Member of The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (UK).

Emma Proctor

Head of Operational & Technological Risk

Danske Bank

Emma is a technology professional with over 26 years’ experience spanning IT, information security, AI, governance and risk management. As Head of Operational and Technology Risk at Danske Bank, Emma leads a team of risk professionals navigating the opportunities and challenges of technology within the bank, Data and AI transformation and embedding robust risk management frameworks that support the innovative and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

Dr Phil Chambers

Senior Manager

Sumer NI

Dr Phil Chambers MEng, PhD is a Senior Manager at Sumer Northern Ireland, having joined the firm in 2024. He advises companies ranging from early-stage innovators to large multinational groups on R&D tax relief, Patent Box, and innovation funding. Dr. Chambers holds a PhD in bioengineering and pharmaceutical development from Queen's University, Belfast, and a master’s degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering from the University of Southampton. With over a decade of technical and regulatory experience across the pharmaceutical, aerospace and software sectors, Phil supports clients in identifying qualifying R&D activities, navigating compliance requirements, and preparing defensible claims.

James Doyle

Founder & CEO

iReel

James Doyle is an ex-professional soccer player turned two-time entrepreneur, with deep roots in both Australia and Ireland. James, now founder and CEO of iReel blends a lifelong passion for sport with cutting-edge AI innovation. Driven by the thrill of building from the ground up, he specialises in taking ambitious ideas and turning them into scalable, impactful ventures at the intersection of technology and performance

Ciara McConkey

Account Director

Version 1

Ciara McConkey is an experienced IT professional and Account Director at Version 1, based in Belfast. Ciara holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and has built a diverse career spanning software development, delivery management, and business development. Specialising in financial services and capital markets, Ciara has built and managed strategic portfolios for Tier 1 financial institutions.

Thomas Camblin

Group Development Manager

The Ringland Group

Thomas leads Brand, Marketing and Customer Experience at The Ringland Group, a Belfast hospitality company. He has been embedding AI into live business systems - from automated guest feedback and smart booking flows to content creation and team onboarding. His approach combines behavioural science and Lean methods to show how AI can cut admin, improve guest experience, and free staff to focus on hospitality.

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