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Mark O'flaherty

Speaker

MD Data and AI
BT Group

Mark O’Flaherty is the MD for BT’s Data & AI Digital unit and part of BT Digital leadership team having most recently been the CIO for BT's Emergency Service Network. Holding a first-class honours degree in Computing and pursuing a Masters in AI, he is based in Belfast at BT’s Lanyon Place. Mark leads a global team in software engineering and operations, driving BT Group’s digital transformation. He co-founded and chairs the BT Ireland Innovation Centre. He created and delivered the Digital syllabus for BT’s Business School, where he mentors directors across BT Group. Outside work, Mark is an active community member, volunteering as a Cub Scout leader in Belfast.

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Featured Sessions

02:00 PM

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17 June 2025

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02:00 PM-02:30 PM

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Park Stage

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The Loft: Composable IT & Ecosystems

Join us for The Loft innovation sessions, where we showcase the next generation of products and services igniting growth across the telecommunications ecosystem.

11:30 AM

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18 June 2025

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11:30 AM-01:00 PM

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Stage E

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AI & Data in Action: Driving Innovation and Value Across Telecom

Tired of theoretical AI discussions? This session focuses on real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence and Data strategies that are actively driving innovation and generating value for operators today. ​​​​​​​ Industry leaders and innovators will share practical use cases, discuss the challenges and triumphs of real-world deployments, and offer actionable strategies to help you move beyond planning and start seeing the transformative power of AI and data in action within your organisation.