NETWORK Ireland West Cork will host AI: Cut Through the Noise – Practical Tools for Small Businesses, an engaging networking evening and AI masterclass taking place on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 from 6.30pm to 9pm at the Celtic Ross Hotel.

Delivered in collaboration with Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West, the event is designed to help small business owners and professionals better understand how artificial intelligence can support everyday work and decision-making.

Through practical examples and accessible insights, the session will explore how AI can help businesses save time, boost productivity and work more efficiently without requiring technical expertise.

The evening will feature expert speaker Mark Kelly, founder and executive director of AI Ireland.

During this interactive session, Mark will share practical tools and real-world SME examples demonstrating how AI is already transforming areas such as marketing, customer service, operations and team productivity.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what AI is, how it can be applied in everyday business situations and the simple steps they can take to begin using it effectively.

The session is specifically tailored for small business owners, self-employed entrepreneurs, SME managers and anyone curious about how AI can support their work.

Participants will learn how to identify quick wins, reduce administrative workload and use AI tools to make better-informed business decisions.

AI: Cut Through the Noise – Practical Tools for Small Businesses is open to both members and non-members.

The event reflects Network Ireland West Cork’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners through connection, education and collaboration.

Network Ireland is a non-profit, voluntary organisation with over 1,000 members and 17 dynamic branches nationwide.

The West Cork branch was formed in 2018 and includes entrepreneurs, SME owners, leaders in indigenous and multinational organisations, non-profits, the arts and the public sector.

Network Ireland West Cork actively promotes diversity and equality, entrepreneurship and leadership development, and collaboration with like-minded individuals and organisations.

For more information on membership, visit www.networkireland.ie and select the West Cork branch.

The event is free to attend, however advance registration is required via the Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West website – www.localenterprise.ie/corknorthandwest

Updates and event announcements can be found on social media at @NetIrlWestCork.