Vice President of International Products & Solutions for Global Payments

Alan Irwin

Alan Irwin is the Vice President of International Products & Solutions for Global Payments, a fortune 500 payment technology company, and co-founder of Calcutta Connect, an NGO whose commitment is to deliver access to education for underprivileged communities in West Bengal, India. He’s spent the last 12 years working across many areas within the fintech industry and has a genuine passion for all things technology, payments and development education.

Alan is based in Dublin, Ireland and leads product management teams internationally who are responsible for delivering some of the biggest innovations in payment technology for many of the largest multinational merchants; examples incl. GP TOM – Europe’s leading SoftPOS solution and GP Ecommerce – one of the world’s most successful Ecommerce gateways.

Alan is a Maynooth alumni who considers his years and memories spent here as some of his best ever. He attributes much of his success to the learnings and experiences he gained thanks to the University. He relishes the rare opportunity to have an afternoon walk around the grounds of the campus with his wife (whom he met while studying here) and their beloved dog Bear.

Chief Information Security Officer at Stryve

Paul Delahunty

Paul Delahunty is Chief Information Security Officer at Stryve, a leading Irish multi-cloud and cybersecurity company and ICTTF Cyber Security Company of the Year 2022.

As CIO and IT Leaders Security Leader of the Year 2023 and 2024, and Tech Excellence CIO of the Year 2024, Paul has established himself as one of the top Information Security experts in the country.

A certified CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and DORA Certified Compliance Specialist (ICTTF) with over twelve years of experience in information security, Paul started his career as an engineer with Ericsson before venturing into the start-up world as Operations Director with moQom. More recently, he worked as an Information Security and Audit Manager for Hostelworld, before joining the rapidly expanding team at Stryve. Paul is CIO and IT Leaders Security Leader of the Year 2023 and 2024, and is the Tech Excellence Awards CIO of the Year 2024.

As a founding member of the Southeast Cyber Ireland committee, Paul shares his knowledge helping to build a cybersecurity community across the country which links with Cyber Ireland’s national activities. He is also an active ICTTF (International Cyber Threat Task Force) member.

Paul is a popular keynote speaker at national and international cybersecurity conferences and events, including IDEAM’s “Smart Industrial Control Systems”, AtlanTec, Tech Connect, Kyte Consulting’s “The Evolution of Cloud” and Maynooth University’s “Innovation Value Institute” Summit 2024. He is a regular contributor to the national conversation on cybersecurity in print media, radio and television.

Managing Director of Advice Bytes

Kammil Mahajan

Kammil Mahajan is a cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over a decade of experience leading and transforming information security and IT operations. As Managing Director of Advice Bytes, he bridges cybersecurity and AI security, empowering organizations to tackle evolving digital threats. He has worked with global giants like Facebook, Google, and Maynooth University and is currently pursuing a PhD in AI Security at ATU. A certified CISM and ISO 27001 professional, Kammil also lectures on cybersecurity, sharing his expertise with the next generation of professionals. His expertise and experience make him a trusted speaker on AI security, compliance, and building resilient businesses.

CEO and co-founder of Positive Carbon

Mark Kirwan

Mark Kirwan is the CEO and co-founder of Positive Carbon, a trailblazing sustainability company that combines AI and data-driven solutions to tackle the global challenge of food waste. With a proven track record of driving innovation in sustainability, Mark has guided Positive Carbon to become a leader in helping businesses reduce food waste, save costs, and meet ambitious sustainability goals.

Under Mark’s leadership, Positive Carbon has achieved partnerships with high-profile organizations such as Gather & Gather, The Merrion Hotel, and KPMG, achieving waste reductions of over 30%. The company’s cutting-edge technology and results-driven approach have earned it recognition as a Top 100 Start-ups in Ireland and finalist at the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards and Business and finance award 2024 for innovation of the year.

Mark is a sought-after voice in sustainability and technology, offering unique insights into how AI and data can accelerate change. His engaging storytelling and practical expertise make him a powerful advocate for using innovative technology to solve complex environmental challenges.

At the IVI Summit, Mark will inspire audiences by sharing actionable strategies and a forward-thinking vision for a sustainable, data-driven future—demonstrating what’s possible when technology meets responsibility.

Research associate and doctoral student at “The Open Government Institute” of Zeppelin University

Sander Frank, MA

Sander Frank conducts research and works as a research associate and doctoral student at “The Open Government Institute” of Zeppelin University, focusing primarily on the implications and potentials of the intersection between digitalization and sustainability in politics and public administration within the context of the “Twin Transition.”

Additionally, he is involved in the institute’s core research areas and supports the institute’s director, Prof. Dr. Jörn von Lucke. Since 2019, he has been a member of the municipal council of the city of Friedrichshafen and served as a member of the Advisory Board for Sustainable Development of the Baden-Württemberg State Government from 2017 to 2021.

CIÉ Group IT&T Head of Cyber Security

Jane Corr

Jane is a recognised Information Security & IT leader who has a track record of building successful
teams. She is known for her ‘Can Do’ attitude while always keeping the customer in mind. With over
30 years’ experience in a variety of IT infrastructure roles, Jane moved into Information Security ten
years ago. She has held Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity roles in both
private and public sector. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity College Dublin and has
attained CISSP, CRISC and CISM security certifications.