Cat McCusker, Regional Market Leader, PwC
Session Name - Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunity for Northern Ireland
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of tomorrow; it's an integral part of today's business landscape, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Northern Ireland. Big Data Belfast 2025 is set to feature Cat McCusker, Regional Market Leader at PwC. Cat is passionate about harnessing AI's to unlock economic growth, close the skills gap, and empower communities across Northern Ireland.
In her session, "Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunity for Northern Ireland," Cat will delve into how AI is unlocking new possibilities across industries. For Northern Ireland, AI represents not just a technological shift but an opportunity to drive economic prosperity and skill development. By leveraging AI, Northern Ireland can enhance productivity, foster innovation and create high-value jobs.
With a global track record in educational transformation, Cat brings over two decades of expertise in helping universities, colleges and businesses adapt to the demands of a rapidly evolving landscape. Her most recent work focuses on embedding AI into both public and private sector settings, ensuring organisations not only keep pace with change but lead it.
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At Big Data Belfast, Cat will share her vision of an AI-empowered Northern Ireland, where businesses and communities flourish through collaboration and cutting-edge technology. Her discussion will underscore the importance of investing in AI education and infrastructure, highlighting how these efforts can ensure Northern Ireland not only keeps pace with global innovation but leads the charge in a new AI-driven era.
Big Data Belfast 2025 takes place at ICC Belfast on 22nd October, bringing together incredible thought leaders, global brands, and over 800 delegates all under one roof to learn, connect, and be inspired.
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Sync NI's Summer 2025 magazine celebrates women in tech across Ireland as we continue to encourage more women to enter the thriving sector and address the current gender imbalance. Read the Summer 2025 Sync NI Magazine online for free here.
