Monday 9th Feb 2026

The CEIA has been benefitting the landscape of the High-tech Manufacturing & Development sector in Cork over the past 41 years. It is a member-driven non-profit association which represents the interests of ICT & Medtech companies in the Cork region. The CEIA currently comprises 42 members, including the 5 statutory members, CETB, EI, IDA MTU & UCC; Membership is approx. 70%/30% FDI-Indigenous

Pierce McCormack, J&J Medtech, Ringaskiddy, the current Chair of the Association outlined its achievements in 2025,  thanking all those who gave of their time freely to ensure the success. Pierce highlighted future challenges and opportunities facing the networking association in the coming years. Despite achieving a successful 41 years, the characteristics of this industry Sector continues to evolve, merging technologies blurs the line between industrial sectors e.g. Medtech and ICT which is seen as an opportunity rather than a challenge, the association will be required to embrace these changes and develop its appeal to new sectors.

Annual Reports were provided by

             Secretary & Treasurer – Brian English 

             Business & Innovation Group, Alan O’Flynn 

             Media & Membership Group, Cathal Reilly

             Skills & Education Group, Valerie Cowman

John McAuliffe, Managing Director, Pilz Ireland, was elected Vice Chairperson at the 41st AGM, along with a newly elected CEIA Board: 2026 CEIA Board Members

Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: Brian English, Cool Harbour Ltd with Tony Moore of TMC Technologies.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were board members, from left: Cathal Reilly, Boston Scientific; Alan O'Flynn, vice-chair and Dell Technologies; Valerie Cowman, Cork ETB and Pierce McCormack, chair and J&J MedTech.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, guest speaker, Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive, ESB (centre) with, from left: Cathal Reilly, Boston Scientific; Alan O'Flynn, vice-chair and Dell Technologies; Valerie Cowman, Cork ETB and Pierce McCormack, chair and J&J MedTech.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: Donal Sullivan, CompuCal Calibration Solutions and Declan Lordan, Douglas Control and Automation.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: Fank O'Keeffe, Commscope; Karen Twomey and Damien Fouilleul, both of Arris Communications Ire. Auroro Networks.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: Martin Hill, MTU, Cork and John Lambkin, Firecoomms.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: Jerry O' Brien, Alps Electric (Ire); Michael Guilfoyle, Pilz Ireland and Edmund Collins, Technology Consultant.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pierce McCormack, chair of the CEIA speaking at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough HotelThe CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, guest speaker Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive, ESB with Alan O'Flynn of Dell Technologies and vice-chair of the CEIA.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive, ESB (guest speaker) with Pierce McCormack, J&J MedTec and chair of CEIA. The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed
Feb. 9, 2026 Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel is Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive, ESB (guest speaker)
Feb. 9, 2026 Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, Tony Moore. TMC Technologies, Alan O'Flynn Dell Technologies, with Pierce McCormack, J&J MedTec and chair of CEIA
Feb. 9, 2026Pictured at the 41st AGM of the CEIA at the Maryborough Hotel were, from left: John Byrne, Logitech; Colin O'Brien, Moog Ire. Ltd and Declan O'Connor, Horner Ireland.The CEIA represents ICT & Med-Tech companies in the Cork region working in accord with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Enterprise Ireland, the Cork Education Training Centre (formerly FAS), the Munster Technological University and University College Cork, to ensure a sophisticated technological infrastructure is in place to enable the industry to grow and prosper.Pic: Brian Lougheed

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Marguerite SayersThe Executive Guest speaker for the evening was Marguerite Sayers, Deputy CEO ESB

The title of Marguerite’s talk with us was:  Ireland’s Power Struggle: the Myths, the Facts, and the Future  (see attached): ESB Presentation CEIA AGM Feb 6th 2026

We would like to thank Marguerite for taking time from her very busy schedule to join us on Feb 9th.

 

“What’s notable about the CEIA is that it is not simply another Industry Networking Association – it is rather

‘An Active and Intimate Network for Senior Leaders within the

High-Tech Manufacturing Supply Chain &Technology Domains”