Overview
Artificial Intelligence is having a profound impact on Irish corporate governance. What does this mean for governance practitioners, and how is it transforming the professional landscape for Chartered Secretaries and Governance Professionals?Join the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland for an exclusive, CPD-accredited panel discussion, exploring the opportunities, challenges and governance implications of AI in the boardroom and beyond. Our expert panel will bridge the gap between high-level AI strategy and practical boardroom execution, providing actionable insights for those responsible for advising, supporting and leading boards. Key discussion points include:
• The AI-Powered Boardroom: Advising on directors' duties, liabilities, and risks in the use of AI in the boardroom.
• Elevating the Governance Profession: How AI can streamline routine administrative tasks, enabling governance professionals to focus on strategic advice, stakeholder engagement and ethical oversight.
• Practical AI Governance and Compliance: Managing AI risks and keeping pace with evolving governance expectations and regulatory developments.
Whether you work in-house, advise client boards, or practice as part of a corporate governance team, this session will provide the practical insights needed to harness AI responsibly and future-proof your governance practices. Secure your place today to help shape the AI conversation in your organisation.
Speakers
Emer Shelly - Partner, Corporate Governance
Emer is a Partner on the Corporate Governance team at Mason Hayes & Curran, advising domestic and international clients on corporate transactions, reorganisations, and governance matters. She supports clients in implementing effective governance structures and navigating company law requirements with a solution-focused approach.
Brian McElligott – Partner, Technology Law
Brian is a partner in our Technology Law team, Head of our Artificial Intelligence team, and a trusted advisor on EU AI Act strategy and compliance planning. He specialises in designing business-focused AI governance frameworks, advising GenAI providers, and helping organisations safely implement responsible AI policies and procedures.
Maeve Boland – Senior Corporate Governance Executive, Corporate Governance
Maeve is a Chartered Secretary in the Corporate Governance Department of Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, where she advises Irish and international companies on statutory compliance under Irish Company Law. She regularly provides guidance on complex corporate actions, manages end-to-end entity disclosure, and oversees vital boardroom proceedings to ensure robust corporate governance and precise statutory records.
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