The Next Innovation
The Next Innovation
Podcast Description
The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.
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The podcast covers themes such as automation, artificial intelligence, workplace innovation, and marine data collection. Specific episodes explore the impacts of automation on productivity and job security, the effects of gamification in workplace culture, and how uncrewed survey vessels contribute to ocean climate solutions.

The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast, sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Join veteran tech reporter and award-winning host Jennifer Strong as she delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.
In this episode of The Next Innovation, guest-host Rob Pegoraro takes us behind-the-scenes at the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland. The summit represents Ireland’s growing initiative to build and invest in more trusted AI, and how those goals are being matched by some of the world’s biggest tech companies, such as Microsoft, TikTok, and Google. Rob sits down with Kieran McCorry, National Tech Officer for Microsoft Ireland, who discusses how the company is prioritizing more accountability in AI transparency and how that is shaping Irish education. Katey McElroy, head of TikTok Shop Ireland, joins Rob to share how the company is platforming small Irish businesses and how its AI is building out trust with its customers. Lastly, Eddie Williams, CEO of Ryanair, shares how the airline is using AI for operational optimization and customer engagement, all in effort to maintain travel efficiency.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Executive producer is Christine Baratta, senior producer is Sharon Beriro.

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