TU RISE Elevate at Amplify 2026
Reflecting on Amplify 2026: Innovation, Collaboration and Connection
The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network at the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny.
Amplify brought together innovators, researchers, industry leaders and entrepreneurs from across Ireland to explore the latest developments in innovation, leadership, R&D and emerging technologies. The event provided an excellent opportunity to gain new insights, engage with thought leaders, and build connections across Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.
We were particularly pleased to support colleagues Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek in attending the event on behalf of TU RISE Elevate. Through a combination of keynote presentations, workshops and networking sessions, they gained valuable knowledge and perspectives that will help inform and strengthen our work supporting research, innovation and collaboration.
A big thank you to the IRDG – Driving Irish Innovation team, speakers and attendees for delivering such an engaging and inspiring event. We look forward to applying the insights gained and continuing to build connections across the innovation community.
The TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme hosted an XR Design Sprint bringing together enterprises and creative practitioners to explore real-world applications of immersive technologies through collaborative, hands-on innovation. Over five days, participants developed early-stage concepts across education, culture and creative industries, supported by design thinking and industry expertise.
The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network, where Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek gained valuable insights into innovation, R&D and collaboration. Thank you to the IRDG team for delivering such an inspiring event.
We were delighted to take part in the IADT Summer School on Research & Social Justice, which brought together researchers, educators and community partners to explore the role of research in creating positive social impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and engaging event.