2026 Agenda
1:30 pm
IACT Academy
Please note that the Academy is a separate event to the conference, and tickets are to be purchased separately.
The Treasury Academy offers a series of practical, engaging half-day sessions designed to help young professionals deepen their understanding of Corporate Treasury, explore a transition into a treasury role, and build the future-ready skills needed to take their career to the next level.
Level 1 – Designed for early-career professionals looking to develop core treasury knowledge, operational excellence, and digital fundamentals.
Level 2 – Created for mid-level professionals seeking to advance strategic thinking, transformation capability, data-driven decision-making, and leadership impact.
Please note that this is a separate event to the conference, and tickets are to be purchased separately.
For the full agenda and registration visit the IACT website.
CCD, Dublin
6:00 pm
Pre-conference Networking Reception
Sponsored by LSEG
Runs until 8pm
CCD, Dublin
8:00 am
Registration & Coffee
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
8:50 am
Welcome Remarks
with Kiera Agnew, Vice President, IACT & Richard Curran, Conference Chair
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
9:15 am
Keynote Address by Mairéad McGuinness
Mairéad McGuinness
Former European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union (2020-2024)
9:45 am
Always-on Liquidity & 24/7 Payments – Flutter’s IHB, VAM & Multi-Currency Notional Pooling Journey
Panel Discussion – led by J.P. Morgan
Emma Magill
Group Treasury Senior Manager – Transformation, Integration & Projects, Flutter Entertainment
Sara Castelhano
Managing Director, Treasury Services Head for the UK, Europe and Canada and Global Lead for Industry Advocacy, J.P. Morgan
John Murray
Ireland Head of Subsidiary Payments Sales, J.P. Morgan
10:20 am
Coffee & Networking
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
11:00 am
When Cyber Risk Strikes: Is Treasury Ready?
Panel Discussion – led by Bank of America
Paul Fannon
International Treasury Manager, Equifax
Michelle Garrigan
EMEA lead for Cyber Threat Intelligence, Bank of America Global Information Security
Nick Tuppen
Cyber Crime Protection, Bank of America Global Information Security International
Eleanor Hill
Editorial Consultant, Treasury Management International (TMI)
11:35 am
Automating Treasury Before the Treasurer Logs In
Led by Ripple Treasury
Aimee Cullen
Director, Global Cash, Carrier Treasury
Eleanor Hill
Editorial Consultant, Treasury Management International (TMI)
Ben Hipwell
Senior Director, Product Management, Ripple Treasury
12:10 pm
Fireside Chat
Declan Doorly
Head of Group Treasury, DCC Energy Plc
Steven Ellis
Group Treasurer, Flutter Entertainment plc
Richard Curran
Author, Journalist & Broadcaster, IACT2026 Conference Chair
12:45 pm
Lunch and Networking
Sponsored by BNP Paribas
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
Delegates choose to attend one session of the following four
1. IACT Live
Case studies from 2 Irish corporates nominated for the 2026 IACT Award… all will be revealed on the day!
2. Insights into Asian Cash Management
The continued growth in key Asian markets and how best to optimise efficiencies from recent market regulatory changes – experiences and opportunities.
with Declan Hegarty (J.P. Morgan), Daragh Byrne (Bristol-Myers Squibb), Rodney Chan (J.P. Morgan) and Princess Timbol-Marquez (Oracle)
3. Evolution or Revolution? Redefining Credit Risk in the Era of Digital Liquidity
As Ireland moves from being a hub of traditional liquidity to a hub of digital liquidity, does the fundamental nature of credit risk change, or does tokenization simply provide a more transparent lens through which to view it?
with Andrew Paranthoiene (S&P Global Ratings)
4. The Treasurer’s Skillset: Delivering Longevity in an Ever-Changing Corporate Treasury Environment
Treasury has changed significantly over the past decade. Technology and AI are transforming traditional tasks, while treasury itself has moved closer to the business and become an increasingly strategic partner. Against this backdrop, what skills enable treasury and finance professionals to remain relevant throughout a long career?
with Remco de Vries (Experian), Stuart Kirk (Xerox) & Laura Trimble (HSBC) and moderated by Richard Curran
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions
First choice at 2.00pm, Second choice at 2.50pm
2:50 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
Delegates choose to attend one session of the following four
1. IACT Live
Case studies from Irish corporates
2. Insights into Asian Cash Management
with J.P. Morgan
3. Evolution or Revolution? Redefining Credit Risk in the Era of Digital Liquidity
with S&P Global Ratings
4. The Treasurer’s Skillset: Delivering Longevity in an Ever-Changing Corporate Treasury Environment
with Experian, Xerox & HSBC
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions
First choice at 2.00pm, Second choice at 2.50pm
3:30 pm
Coffee & Networking
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
4:15 pm
IACT Awards Presentation & Prize Draw
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
4:30 pm
Beyond the Deal: Treasury Considerations Across Funding, Cash Management and Integration
Panel Discussion on M&A and Spin-Offs – led by Barclays
Lee Cumbes
Managing Director, Co-Head of GTC UK and Europe / Head of DCM EMEA, Barclays Investment Bank
Rónán Clifford
Senior Director of Treasury, Honeywell Technologies
Emer Murnane
Senior Vice President Treasury & Tax and Group Treasurer, Smurfit Westrock
Steven Ellis
Group Treasurer, Flutter Entertainment plc
5:05 pm
Closing Session: AI in Treasury… And Beyond!
Examining the ethical, philosophical and social impacts of AI looked at through the development of AI agents and the pursuit of artificial general intelligence.
Jared Browne
Global Head of Privacy and AI Governance, Fexco
Richard Curran
Author, Journalist & Broadcaster, IACT2026 Conference Chair
5:35 pm
The Final Word
Richard Curran
Author, Journalist & Broadcaster, IACT2026 Conference Chair
5:45 pm
Networking Reception
Sponsored by Clearstream
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments