Technology Conference 2026

Rosemary Keogh is CEO of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Rosemary joined the Institute from the Houses of the Oireachtas where she held the role of Assistant Secretary General – Corporate and Members’ Services. Prior to that, she was CEO of the Irish Wheelchair Association. Rosemary has significant experience working in business in a range of industries at Irish and European level. She also served for five years as a Board Member & Chair of Finance, Audit, Risk & Governance Subcommittee of the Charities Regulator, and a further five years as Chairperson of the National Disability Services Association. Rosemary is a Fellow of ACCA and holds an MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour from DCU.   

Conor is the Practice Director of the D365 Business Central practice within Storm Technology. He works across various sectors including Construction, Charity, Hospitality and Retail delivering custom ERP and Reporting solutions. As a Chartered Accountant with a background in Finegan Gibson and Grant Thornton, Conor has a wide range of experience from accounts preparation, audit, tax and financial reporting. Conor’s unique experience between Computing and Accountancy uniquely places him to advice clients and support them on their digital transformation journey. Conor holds a BSc in Computing and Information Technology from Queens University Belfast.

Paul is digital forensic specialist in the Department of Justice . In an earlier life, he was part of the Microsoft Windows development team in Redmond, WA.

Michelle is a recognised leader in the cybersecurity industry, specializing in cyber threat intelligence, malware defence, network defence, and application monitoring. With extensive experience leading cybersecurity teams, Michelle is the Dublin site lead for Global Information Security (GIS) and leads the Cyber Threat Defense team in EMEA. In her current role, Michelle drives strategic initiatives to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data, leveraging deep expertise in threat detection, response, and mitigation. Michelle originally joined Bank of America in 2019 as the Country Information Security Officer with responsibility for Information Security risk management in Ireland and the European entity, BofA Europe DAC. In her professional capacity, Michelle is a committee member of the EMEA Threat Intelligence Community.An advocate for advancing cybersecurity practices, Michelle actively contributes to the global security community through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and collaboration with industry peers. Her work combines technical excellence with a strong focus on building and mentoring high-performing teams. Michelle’s passion for cybersecurity extends beyond her professional responsibilities. She serves as a committee member of the Irish Information Security Forum, mentors aspiring professionals, and volunteers for initiatives that inspire young talent in technology. She is an advocate for collaboration, continuous learning, and fostering an inclusive security culture across the industry.

Andrew May ACMA, CGMA is a senior finance and commercial leader specialising in the application of technology and data to modern finance functions. As Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at Cricket Ireland, he leads finance, governance, and commercial strategy while driving digital transformation initiatives that enhance insight, control, and revenue generation.

Andrew has held senior leadership roles across DHL in the UK and Europe, delivering large-scale finance transformation programmes, implementing enterprise systems, and using technology to improve decision-making and performance. He is also a Director of the European T20 Premier League, working with international investors on scalable, technology-enabled business models.

Dave Hackett is the Managing Director at The Information Lab Ireland, where he has led the company since 2016, bringing a strong focus on data strategy, analytics and business intelligence to global enterprise organisations across Ireland. With a background in finance and accounting, Dave combines domain expertise in Finance with advanced data analytics and AI to help businesses transform their reporting, automate workflows and drive better decision-making through trusted insights. 

As Head of Ireland at Circit, Joanne relies on her chartered accounting background and fintech leadership experience to help audit and professional services teams independently verify assets and transactions. She helps firms focus on strengthening audit evidence, increasing financial statement transparency, and building trust in the assurance process through secure, scalable verification technology.

Paul Redmond is the founder of RDA Accountants, with operations across Ireland and the UK. He brings a practical, real-world perspective on the use of technology and AI in accountancy practice, drawing on day-to-day experience of how these tools are being used in firms today. Paul is the author of Connected Advice and Lead with Advice, and his work focuses on making technology understandable, responsible, and useful in everyday professional practice.

Ross has over 25 years’ experience in advising business owners and government. He has founded several businesses and led their successful growth. Ross has worked globally but now centres his efforts from RBCA’s Belfast base servicing the UK and Irish markets. He is passionate about supporting clients and staff to develop and reach their full potential. Where you need robust analysis and constructive opinion-based advice Ross will be delighted to help. Ross spends most of free time afloat or helping others to enjoy water sports more, around beautiful Northern Ireland.