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2026 Library

2025 Library

Data Protection Basics

“Data Protection Basics: What Every Business Should Know”, with Claire Lehane and Joseph Lynch from the Data Protection Commission, you will learn how to stay compliant, confident, and in control.

Customer Journey Mapping

Customer Journey Mapping using Disney’s Hero’s Journey Framework — A Connected Hubs session with Padraig Walsh on mapping customer journeys and creating effective conversion strategies.

AI Security Masterclass

We hosted a free session on AI Security with Kammil Mahajan. Participants learnt how to spot emerging AI threats, apply data protection best practices, and build confidence to adopt AI securely. 

Innovation Funding

We hosted a free session on innovation funding where Joe McGurk covered practical funding options for businesses from start-up to scale-up. The event was open to all hub members and managers.

Build Your Own AI Assistant

In this session, Hub Members learned how to create, train, and refine a custom AI Assistant. Automate tasks, enhance productivity, or drive innovation, this hands-on session provided the tools to make it happen.

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business

Connected Hubs hosted an exclusive session, ‘Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business’ for hub members. Led by AI consultant and business strategist Alastair McDermott, this event provided practical insights on selecting AI tools, automating workflows, and maintaining a human-first approach.

Connected Hubs is a central driver of the Irish National Hub Network, a Government of Ireland initiative aimed at establishing and strategically expanding a network of interconnected hub facilities throughout the country. Connected Hubs is a Government of Ireland initiative under Our Rural Future. Connected Hubs is managed by the Western Development Commission in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.