Futura Innovation Conference to bring Global innovation to Limerick this October

limerickpost.ie Sep 22, 2026

Futura Innovation Conference to bring Global innovation to Limerick this October

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 22, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

The inaugural Futura Innovation Conference will take place in Limerick City Centre from 19–21 October 2026, drawing over 1,000 participants and more than 200 speakers across 100 sessions. The event spans ten venues, creating a walkable, city‑wide experience that includes keynotes, panels, workshops, start‑up showcases, investor meetings, and partner‑led events. Seven industry tracks—AgTech, Culture, Enterprise, Infrastructure, Innovative Technologies, MedTech, and Transport—will feature policy discussions, university commercialization, and women‑in‑investment sessions. The conference aims to spotlight Limerick’s growing role in Ireland’s innovation ecosystem and boost local businesses.

💡 Why It Matters

· By turning the city itself into a conference venue, Futura turns Limerick into a live laboratory for global innovation, encouraging lasting partnerships between local firms and international investors.

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Magnachip Announces Strategic Investment by Navitas Semiconductor

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cnbc.com · Sep 22

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inc42.com · Sep 21

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techcrunch.com · Sep 21

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businessworld.in · Sep 21

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