AI, Trade Wars and the Future of Business

Recorded April 23rd, 2026. A special public event marking the Trinity European Laureate Award 2026, presented to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to European business and economic thought. Following the award presentation and laureate address, a distinguished panel of leaders in economics, finance, and European policy discuss the forces reshaping business today. From the economic consequences of Brexit to the rise of artificial intelligence, global conflict, and the shifting balance of international trade, the conversation explores how businesses and policymakers must adapt to an increasingly uncertain world. Panel speakers include: Dr Frances Ruane MRIA, former Director of the ESRI Richie Boucher, former CEO of Bank of Ireland Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Senior Advisor at Teneo. Chaired by Conor Brophy, Managing Director of Teneo. This timely discussion considers Ireland’s place within Europe’s evolving economic landscape and ask what lies ahead for business, policy, and society. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub