Irish Roundtable in the Valley Palo Alto 2026

A one-day Silicon Valley roundtable brings Irish diaspora tech leaders together at Stanford to explore AI's impact and responsible scaling.

The Irish Roundtable in the Valley runs April 30 at the Stanford Faculty Club in Palo Alto, Calif, gathering prominent members of the Irish diaspora's tech community in Silicon Valley. The event features speakers from both Ireland and the United States.

The 2026 edition focuses on the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the challenges of scaling Responsible AI. The event is part of the broader Tionól AI Éireann – Ireland's AI Assembly initiative and is supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Irish Roundtable in the Valley 2026 Focus Areas

• AI Developments: Exploration of the latest advancements in AI technology.
• Responsible AI Scaling: Discussion on challenges and strategies for scaling AI responsibly, including AI governance frameworks and implementation best practices.
• Irish Diaspora Tech Leadership: Irish tech pioneers in Silicon Valley share insights and experiences.

Who Should Attend the Irish Roundtable in the Valley 2026 

The event is designed for senior technology and AI leaders, particularly those with ties to the Irish tech community. Key attendee profiles include:

• Irish diaspora tech pioneers on the US West Coast
• Tech industry leaders interested in AI developments
• AI startup CTOs and executives working with agentic AI systems
• Enterprise IT leaders focused on Responsible AI

Irish Roundtable in the Valley 2026 Event Partners 

• Údarás na Gaeltachta
• Unosquare
• Invest Northern Ireland
• Atlantic Technological University (ATU)