Michael Conway- Founding Director, Renaissance Contingency
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Michael Conway is the Managing Director of Renaissance, which he co-founded as Renaissance Contingency Services in 1987 and has continued to lead following its acquisition by Northamber PLC in July 2024. A pioneer in Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape, he founded CyberExpoIreland and CyberConIreland and has built strong partnerships with more than sixty global data security vendors while introducing innovative cyber and compliance technologies to the Irish market.
With decades of experience in IT since 1979, Michael is a respected speaker and contributor on cybersecurity and compliance, and he has supported leading organizations in Ireland and the UK with continuity and crisis management planning. He is a Fellow of the Emergency Planning Society and the Irish Computer Society, as well as a founder member and Honorary Fellow of the Emergency Management Institute Ireland (EMII).
Ken Kelleher – Managing Director, Landmark Technologies
Ken Kelleher is the Managing Director of Landmark Technologies, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Dublin. With over three decades of experience in the IT services sector, Ken has built Landmark Technologies into a trusted partner for businesses seeking secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions.
Ken is passionate about empowering businesses through technology and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. He is also actively involved in industry peer groups and associations.
Ken regularly speaks on topics such as MSP Cyber Security, Business transformation, Operational strategy, and leadership. His insights are grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of the evolving IT & Technology landscape.
Patricia Heavey, Partner, PF O’Reilly:
Patricia is a partner and head of litigation in the firm. She specialises in commercial litigation and employment law. She advises businesses, individuals and charitable organisations and has extensive experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in the Superior Courts.
Patricia is a graduate of U.C.D with a B. Comm and has Diplomas in Legal Studies, Arbitration Law, Technology and Intellectual Property Law, and is a member of the Law Society Business Committee. She is a member of the Medico Legal Society. the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland and ISIP.
Ben Doyle, Senior Solutions Specialist, Kaseya:
Ben helps organisations strengthen the security, management, and resilience of their cloud applications. With a deep expertise in cloud security, application management, and data backup strategies, Ben works closely with businesses to safeguard critical information, streamline operations, and ensure continuity in an ever-evolving digital landscape.