#ITICConf26 - 'Can we forecast what comes next?' - Panel discussion

Kate English, Chief Economist of Deloitte, Robert Watt, CEO of Dublin City Taskforce, Des McCann of Dalata Hotel Group and Open AI’s Derek Nolan in conversation with Dearbhail about the wider picture and how geopolitical upheaval, economic uncertainty and conflicts around the world make predictions less certain. ITICConf26 'Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate - Irish tourism in uncertain times' was held on 01 October 2026 at The Convention Centre Dublin and was sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and AIB.