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Thursday, 15th October 2026
Big Data Belfast 2026
Northern Ireland’s leading data and AI conference returns this October — bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and data-driven innovators from across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Big Data Belfast is your front- secure your seat now of analytics, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Expect a packed agenda of keynotes, case studies and panels exploring how data is reshaping sectors including healthcare, finance, public services, manufacturing and sport.
This isn’t just a conference — it’s a hub for connection, inspiration, and growth.
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Key themes
AI Innovation and Deployment
Data Ethics, Privacy, and Trust
Building ethical, responsible AI and navigating regulatory challenges.
Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
Data Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies
AI and Northern Ireland’s Opportunity
Future Skills: Preparing for an AIFirst Workforce
Big Data Belfast highlights
Speakers 2026
Diane Morrow
Senior Enterprise Account, ManagerAWS
Colin McCullagh
CEOArclyte
Aodhán Hickey
F Director of Research and Innovation
Arclyte
Prof. Helen McCarthy
Chief Scientific
The Executive Office
Prof. Roger Woods
QUB
Nina Briggs
Lead Data Scientist
Analytics Engines
Christopher McCausland
Principal Engineer
AICC
Clarke Duddy
Managing Director
Whitenoise
Christopher Williams
Co-Founder
Cicero AI
Darren Borland
Technical Product Manager
Pytilia
Micaela Diver
Partner
A&L Goodbody
Judith Millar
Director of Operations
CSIT
Simon Whittaker
Cyber Security Expert
Sam Kinkaid
Former Regional Cyber Protect Officer
PSNI
Brian Barrins
Security Senior, Manager
Accenture
Prof. Eiman Kanjo
Professor of Tiny ML
Nottingham Trent University and Imperial College London
Danny Moore
CEO
Options Technology
Kieran Miller
Accenture
Bella Thornely
Managing Director at Accenture
Centre of Advanced AI Lead
Mark McCormack
CTO Aflac
& MD Aflac NI
Dan West
Senior Advisor
Accenture
Michael Quigley
Principle Director, Client Leadership
Accenture
Rohan Kapoor
CIO
NIE Networks
Chris Scully
Operations & Property, Manager
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Victoria Thorpe
Managing Director
Accenture
Dr Scott Fischaber
CEO
Analytics Engines
Chris Matthews
Deputy Secretary Resources and Corporate Management
Deptartment of Health
Annette Palmer
Director of the Office of Science and Technology
NI Executive
Paul Hill
Managing Director of DailyPay NI Ltd & VP Engineering
DailyPay
Ben Carter
Founder
NI Strategic Change Network
Jessica O’Brien
Accenture NI AI
& Data Lead
Mark Barr
Chief Engineer
First Derivative
Caolan Ward
Managing Director
Ipsos NI
Claire Cromie
Chief Innovation Officer
Strategic Investment Board
Neil Hutcheson
CEO
Software NI
Gary McClintock
Director, Customer Experience Engineering
AMD
Lisa Whyte
Deputy Director
Data Institute, DHCNI
Dr. Patrick Stirling
GP and Digital Health
and Transformation Consultant
Magda Bucholc
Health Intelligence, Lead
Public Health Agency
Michael Quinn
Professor of Practice
Momentum One Zero
Lorraine Acheson
Associate Consultant
HSC Leadership Center & Independent Strategy and Policy Advisor
Mark Hopkins
Managing Director
Dell Technologies Ireland & Northern Ireland
Tim Grant
Co-Founder and CEO
TensorX
Neil Bowden
AI Business Development
Manager Dell Technologies
Prof. Paul Miller
Director, Cyber-AI Hub
CSIT & Momentum One Zero
Cathal O’Neill
Senior Director Software Engineering
Rapid7
Joanna McDonald
Director of Engineering
DailyPay
Nicola Moloney
DVP Business Operations
Options Technology
Patrick Collins
VP Platform Security
Options Technolog
Ruairi Corrigan
VP Global Cyber Security Operations
Options Technology
Richie Jones
Enterprise Technologist
Amazon Web Services
Big Data Belfast is proudly presented by Analytics Engines, one of the UK and Ireland’s most innovative data and AI consultancies. From real-time analytics platforms to strategic AI adoption, Analytics Engines supports public and private sector organisations in unlocking the value of their data to deliver real-world impact.
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Analytics Engines’ mission
Our mission is to become the trusted data analytics partner to international customers across industry and the public sector. We are delighted to be able to once again curate and present the 10th annual Big Data Belfast Conference at the ICC Belfast.
Big Data Belfast 2024
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A Conference on the Rapid Advancements of AI and Big Data
Since its launch in 2016, Big Data Belfast has grown into one of the UK and Ireland’s most respected data and AI conferences — attracting world-class speakers and thousands of attendees from across industry, academia, and government.
Previous editions have featured leading voices from organisations such as Microsoft, Dell, EY, IBM, Kainos, and Wolfspeed, alongside exciting startups, researchers, and policy leaders.
Each year, the conference showcases how data-driven thinking is transforming the way we live, work, and innovate — from cutting-edge healthcare and climate tech to smart cities and generative AI.
Big Data Belfast is presented by Analytics Engines
Analytics Engines are a team of experienced Data Scientists, Engineers and Industry-Leading Experts with a unique approach to developing Accelerated Data Solutions that deliver value and insights.