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
Runs until 8pm
CCD, Dublin
8:00 am
Registration & Coffee
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
8:50 am
Welcome Remarks
with Donna Foley, President, IACT & Matt Cooper, 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 UHB, VAM & Cross-Currency Notional Pooling Journey
Panel Discussion – led by J.P. Morgan
Emma Magil
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
11:35 am
Automating Treasury Before the Treasurer Logs In
Panel Discussion – led by Ripple Treasury
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
12:10 pm
Fireside Chat with Steven Ellis
Steven Ellis
Group Treasurer, Flutter Entertainment plc
Matt Cooper
Broadcaster, Podcaster, Author & Journalist, Conference Chair
12:45 pm
Lunch and Networking
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 Irish corporates
2. Asia Treasury in Ireland
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
with Experian, Xerox & HSBC
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. Asia Treasury in Ireland
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
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
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
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
5:05 pm
Closing Session: AI in Treasury… And Beyond!
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
5:35 pm
The Final Word
with Matt Cooper – Broadcaster, Newspaper Columnist & Best Selling Author
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
5:45 pm
Networking Reception
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments