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AI & Automation Gathering 2026 by NomadÉire

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14:00 · Europe / Dublin
  • The AI & Automation Gathering 2026 is a three-day offline festival in Naas, Ireland for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business owners.
  • Attendees will engage in pitching, hackathons, networking, and mentor sessions focusing on AI-powered business building and growth strategies.
  • The event provides opportunities to connect with investors, learn practical skills, and scale companies using AI and automation.

About this event

Founders & Startup Builders Gathering 2026
Part of NomadÉire Fest Week 2026

For Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders, Builders, Innovators & Business Owners

Ideas are everywhere.
Execution is everything.
If you're building a startup, launching a product, growing a business or looking for your next big opportunity, this is where founders come together to learn, collaborate and accelerate growth.
Over three days you'll meet entrepreneurs, investors, operators, mentors, creators and builders from Ireland and beyond.
Whether you're validating an idea, scaling a company or preparing for investment, you'll find practical insights and valuable connections throughout the event.
⭐ THIS IS A 3-DAY ALL-ACCESS EVENT
Your ticket includes all three days:
📅 Tuesday 1 September 2026
Welcome & Ignite Evening
📅 Wednesday 2 September 2026
Build & Create
📅 Thursday 3 September 2026
Launch & Scale
One ticket.
Three days.
Everything included.
FOUNDER HIGHLIGHTS
• Startup Pitch Competition
• AI Hackathon
• Investor networking
• Mentor sessions
• Product validation
• Growth strategy
• AI-powered business building
• Membership and digital product models
• Marketing and sales systems
• Scaling remote teams
• Business automation
INCLUDED
• Welcome networking evening
• Two full conference days
• AI Bootcamp
• Startup Pitch Competition
• Investor access
• Business Expo
• Global speakers
• Mentor sessions
• Networking app
TICKET PRICING
Early Bird Pass — €299
Standard Pass — €349
Final Release Pass — €499
VENUE
Merits Coworking & Innovation Hub
Naas, Co. Kildare
LOVE ÉIRE UPGRADE OPTION
Extend your stay in Ireland with the optional Love Éire Weekend Matchmaking Festival (4–6 September 2026) .
Designed for singles, solo travellers and those looking for meaningful connections beyond business networking, Love Éire includes curated matchmaking, social events, gala dinner, live music, wellbeing experiences, castle visit and glamping options.
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