Dublin Tech Week 2025 - Work IQ in association with South Dublin Libraries and TUH

“From Rucks to Rocketships” — Fireside Chat with Jamie Heaslip

Come join us for an inspiring fireside chat with the legendary Jamie Heaslip! Get ready to hear about his journey from the rugby field to the business world. Jamie will share his insights, experiences, and lessons learned along the way. This event is a must-attend for anyone looking for motivation and guidance in their own career path.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Ireland’s most successful athletes turned entrepreneurs. Reserve your spot now!

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The Use of Technology & Innovation in Tallaght University Hospital

An outline on the progressive use of technology in TUH, now and plans for the future  — Talk by Dr. Natalie Cole 

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for an insightful lunchtime talk exploring how Tallaght University Hospital is harnessing the power of technology and innovation to transform patient care and hospital operations—today and into the future.

Dr. Natalie Cole will share real-world examples of TUH’s progressive digital initiatives, offering a clear vision of how purposeful innovation can lead to meaningful impact in healthcare. This event promises to inform and inspire.

Dr. Natalie Cole, Head of Innovation, Tallaght University Hospital

Dr. Cole has over 20 years of national and international experience in Health Research & Innovation. She initially pursued a career in academic research and was Assistant Professor of Neurogenetics at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. On returning to Ireland Dr. Cole supported the development of the spin-out company Neuropath at Trinity College Dublin. She has extensive change and project management experience and was Change and Benefits lead for the Office of the CEO of the HSE and delivered large complex healthcare projects. Dr. Cole has a passion for the translation of innovative projects for the benefit of patients and service users.

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“Data Art, From a Crusty Chart” — Hackathon @WorkIQ

What’s Happening?

We’re flipping the script on dull datasets.

In this Tech4Good civic hackathon, you’ll join forces with fellow students, AWS mentors, and public data from Smart Dublin to tackle real city problems — from housing and transport to biodiversity and climate change.

Your mission? Turn boring spreadsheets into bold solutions. Design something useful. Make it beautiful. Help the city work better.

Reserve your spot here

Who’s It For?

• Curious minds who want to make a real-world impact using data
• Designers, storytellers & creative thinkers (not just coders!)
• Data Analytics students ready to flex their skills

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll choose from one of our civic challenge tracks, including:

• Housing & Dereliction
• Sustainable Mobility
• Water Leakage
• Biodiversity & Climate Action
• Public Consultation & Civic Engagement

We’ll provide datasets, problem briefs, and support all day long.

Who’s In Your Corner?

• AWS Solution Architects helping you build, prototype & deploy
• WorkIQ mentors helping with teamwork and storytelling
• Smart Dublin data sets and real-world context

What’s Up for Grabs?

Every team will present their idea at sunset. We’ll award prizes for:

• Most Impactful Idea
• Best Visualisations
• Most Creative Hack

What Do You Need?

• Your laptop and charger
• A curious mind and a collaborative spirit
• Optional: headphones, Notion, Python, Excel, Canva — whatever you love to work in