About Mark Kelly, Founder at AI Ireland

Mark Kelly: Leading AI Expert & Strategic Advisor

Mark Kelly is an internationally recognised AI strategist, entrepreneur and advisor, known for turning complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies that deliver measurable business transformation. Combining deep expertise in AI with an understanding of human behaviour, he helps organisations adopt AI responsibly and achieve lasting impact.

Mark has delivered over 200 AI keynote speeches worldwide and runs Executive AI Workshops for businesses of all sizes, giving leaders the confidence, clarity and tools to act on AI opportunities immediately. His clients include AbbVie, Abbott, Amazon, Vodafone, Microsoft and Dublin City Council.

Key Expertise & Contributions
  • Strategic AI Consultancy – advising global organisations on responsible AI adoption, change management and high-ROI implementation.
  • Executive AI Workshops – practical, hands-on sessions that cut through the hype and leave leaders with clear action plans.
  • Entrepreneurial Innovation – Co-Founder & CCO of an international AI staffing firm that has placed 1,500+ data professionals worldwide.
  • Thought Leadership – host of the AI Ireland podcast, capturing insights from 750+ global AI leaders.
  • AI Ireland Initiatives – President of AI Ireland and founder of the AI Awards, championing the growth of Ireland’s AI ecosystem.
  • Dynamic Public Speaker – keynote speaker across Europe and North America, inspiring audiences with practical frameworks and real-world case studies.
Professional Background & Impact
  • Academic Foundation – Degrees from TU Dublin and UCD Smurfit Business School.
  • Proven Impact – Helps organisations accelerate AI transformation by 6+ months using his Discovery → Deploy → Scale framework.
  • Actionable Outcomes – Delivers tailored strategies aligned with organisational goals, driving both productivity and cultural adoption.
  • Ethical Leadership – Advocates for responsible AI, ensuring benefits are realised while mitigating risks.

Mark’s sessions leave leaders confident, informed, and ready to act. His combination of strategic clarity, engaging delivery, and commitment to ethical AI equips organisations to move from curiosity to impact—fast.

Testimonials 

World class brands like Amazon, ESW, Microsoft, and Ecole lcre share rave reviews on his work, and continue to trust Mark’s engaging style with their important events.

"Mark Kelly presented at our conference last week to a diverse audience of non-tech international business professionals. Most of the attendees had little or no knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, and particularly how it applied to their own job and daily tasks. Mark shared some very valuable information in a clear and entertaining way, opening the door to AI for all the delegates and debunking some of the myths and misinformation around it. I would highly recommend Mark as a keynote for any group wishing to activate an AI conversation in their organisation".
Chris Nolan
Chris NolanDirector, Venuesworld
“Mark’s fireside chat to our senior leadership and community of educators was a resounding success, sparking a lively dialogue that energised STEM and inclusion-based discussions throughout the entire day. His insights from industry and engaging presentation style inspired a dynamic exchange of ideas, setting a vibrant tone for our event. His input made a valuable contribution to a tone of curiosity and inquiry at our event“.
Marianne Checkley
Marianne CheckleyCEO, Kinia
"We recently organized a conference in Vienna on the topic of Applied Artificial Intelligence for businesses, and Mark was one of our keynote speakers. Mark delivered a very compelling speech with the right balance of humour and seriousness around AI and the impact on business we can expect. He kept the audience captive with lots of note taking and it also provoked a lot of discussion after the event."
Matthias Grabner
Matthias GrabnerDirector of technology at Advantage Austria
"Mark chaired our Transformation to Manufacturing4.0 Panel Session at the International Conference on Enterprise Excellence 2019. Leaders from companies such as Festo and The Coca-Cola Company shared their experience of moving their organization forward into the future. Mark facilitated this session in a personable way, keeping his questions to the panel relevant and engaging the audience, adding his own knowledge on talent to the discussions. Mark is professional , energetic and great to work with."
Breda O'Toole
Breda O'TooleHead of Talent Transformation & Innovation, IDA Ireland
"Mark did a super job at opening my clients' minds to the potential of AI. His style is very engaging and he kept everyone's attention over 70 minutes, as he shared content around the evolution of AI and the opportunities within it for every business."
Shane Craddock
Shane CraddockCEO Coach