There are a wide range of fascinating topics being discussed over the three days but these are our highlights…
How the Biggest Club in the World Engages their Fans
Centre Stage, Tuesday, 2pm-2.20pm
Manchester United group managing director Richard Arnold discusses how the English Premier League club stay connected with their one billion plus fans around the world.
Tony Hawk in conversation with David Epstein
Centre Stage, Wednesday, 4.30pm-5pm
The skateboarding legend and sporting icon Tony Hawk chats about his rise to success and the talent required to make it to the top of his game. We became huge fans of his from watching extreme sports and being addicted to his PlayStation games. We’ll be trying our best to avoid fanboy moments.
The Death of the Password?
Enterprise Stage, Wednesday, 3.25pm-3.40pm
The CEO of Dashlane Emmanuel Schallit will discuss whether passwords are obsolete and what the future holds in terms of account security online.
Neil Jordan: The Role of Technology in Storytelling
Library Stage, Wednesday, 4pm-4.20pm
Highly decorated and prolific Irish director Neil Jordan chats about the skill of storytelling and where tech fits with his broader vision in crafting a good story.
The Winning Mindset
Centre Stage, Thursday, 3.50pm-4.05pm
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley talks about their success at Gleneagles in September and how a winning mindset can give you the extra 1%.
Jordan Casey (Casey Games)
Builders Summit, Thursday, 9.50am-10am
14-year-old Irish tech entrepreneur chats about his successful career to date and his company Casey Games. We interviewed the talented young Waterford man last month. Check that out here.
A Computer Anyone Can Make
Builders Summit, Thursday, 3pm-3.30pm
The co-founder of Kano, Alex Klein, is the guest for the talk and this YouTube video explains what it’s all about.
How to Be a Hacker
Centre Stage, Tuesday, 12.35pm-12.50pm
Pablos Holman, who once hacked into FBI files, shares his knowledge of how to use code and technology to access things you were never meant to access. We expect to be like a character from The Matrix once we see this one.
The Role of Tech in Pop Culture
Centre Stage, Wednesday, 12.55pm-1.10pm.
President and CEO of Funny or Die Dick Glover talks to David Goldberg about how the website/brand has taken and grown a whole new audience online and created cult classics in comedy along the way.
TV in the Age of Technology
Centre Stage, Wednesday, 4.40pm-5pm
House of Cards producer Dana Brunetti and Matt Garrahan from the Financial Times talk about how the award winning Netflix produced drama starring Kevin Spacey rocked the television space and whether traditional telly has a future.
AIB Hatch
The AIB Hatch will host 24 of Ireland’s most promising future entrepreneurs to attend a youth incubator programme over the three days of the Web Summit. You’ll meet and learn from many inspiring entrepreneurs and influencers as part of their curated program.
Music in a Digital Age
Centre Stage, Thursday, 2.05pm-2.25pm
Adrian Grenier (Entourage, SHFT.com), Jimmy Chamberlain (LiveOneGroup) and Chris Kaskie (Pitchfork) chat about the challenges and opportunities for music in a digital age.
For full details on the speakers at Web Summit 2014, click here.
