70 Irish women. One room. One conversation we cannot afford to sit out.

70 Irish women in a room for another WIN breakfast at The Bankside Hotel — and the energy was electric. The room was buzzing with one clear message: women want — and need — to be at the table when it comes to AI and its development. We understand its potential. We see its risks. And we know that representation across every sector isn’t optional — it’s essential.

If women are not involved in building AI, then AI will not be built for women — and today’s event made that clearer than ever.

Our morning Women in AI event, a collaboration between the Women’s Irish Network UK and Dell Technologies, cut straight through the noise and brought us back to what is fundamentally at stake. It was honest, urgent, and — at times — uncomfortable in the best possible way.

The images shared here capture moments from across the morning: panels, speakers, and the in-between exchanges that reflect the collaboration between both organisations. What they can’t quite capture, however, is the atmosphere in the room — a collective sense of determination. Women from across industries and at every stage of their careers, united by a shared understanding: we cannot afford to be spectators in the development of technology that will directly shape our lives, our work, and our safety.

Working closely with female-led businesses and organisations, this message resonates deeply — both professionally and personally. Every day, we see the ambition, intelligence, and innovation these women bring to the table. They deserve to operate in a world where technology is built with them in mind. And that begins with ensuring women are not just present, but actively shaping the conversation — in the rooms where these systems are being designed.

One attendee captured it powerfully:
“This really was an eye-opening event. The main topic that has stayed with me is the need for more women to be involved in the development of AI. There are tech leaders out there who don’t have the best intentions for women and our futures, so we need to be at the table — on every course and contributing to every panel.”

The message is clear:
We need more women on panels. More women building. More women questioning. More women shaping what comes next.

And importantly, we each have a role to play. Even in small ways. Challenge bias when you see it. Question outputs. Feedback when something feels off. The systems we use are learning from us — and that means we have the power, and the responsibility, to influence them.

With huge thanks to our exceptional speakers:
Margarete McGrath, Advisory & Strategy Partner Lead
Louise McCarthy, Strategic Pursuit Lead, AI & Data
Hannah O’Reilly, Data Centre Executive

Your insight, honesty, and leadership made this conversation what it was — impactful, thought-provoking, and genuinely inspiring.

So, what do you think?
Are we doing enough to bring women into AI — or is there still a long road ahead?

This is a conversation worth having.