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The Market Bar, Dublin • 27 August 2026
The day in review
On 27 August, The Market Bar filled with investors for a thoroughly engaging day of masterclasses, keynotes and conversation. The last time we saw so many people with notebooks and pens was in college.
From the opening keynote to the closing conversation, the day brought together investors from across Ireland to listen, learn and leave with fresh perspectives.
The film of the day
Two minutes inside The Market Bar — the speakers, the room, and the conversations in between.
Eight voices. Eight distinct perspectives. One shared belief: patient, informed investing remains one of the most powerful ways to shape a better future.
Opening keynote
Opening keynote
Bill opened the day with a clear, grounded look at investor mindset, valuation and the discipline long-term ownership requires. He connected market psychology with patient ownership, reminding attendees that volatility is often the price of admission for meaningful long-term outcomes. His message was simple: enduring results come from backing exceptional businesses and giving them time to compound.
Keynote
Keynote
Jason brought an institutional perspective to business quality, risk and the patient work of sound underwriting. He emphasised clear assumptions, downside awareness and the importance of owning businesses whose economics can remain strong through different parts of the cycle. He explored how investors can remain focused on durable economics when markets become driven by short-term narratives.
Keynote
Keynote
Eric mapped the technologies and infrastructure shaping the next phase of artificial intelligence. He translated a highly technical landscape into practical investor language, showing where value can accrue across chips, connectivity and the systems supporting rising compute demand. His session made a complex sector more accessible, connecting semiconductors, data-centre demand and the practical questions investors should be asking.
Keynote
Keynote
Who knew taxation could be so interesting? Mary Margaret held the room with her wonderful ability to communicate a complex subject with clarity, warmth and real-world relevance. She offered a rigorous framework for recognising enduring franchises, strong incentives and resilient business models, showing why thoughtful analysis of leadership and execution can matter as much as headline growth.
Keynote
Keynote
Pieter distilled quality investing into a practical philosophy built on returns on capital, reinvestment and patience. He reinforced the role of management alignment and disciplined decision-making in sustaining compounding over long periods. His session was a reminder that the most valuable investing work is often quiet, repeatable and long term.
Discussion
Discussion
Emmet explored the real work behind conviction in growth investing: identifying inflection points, understanding a business deeply and learning to stay with the right decisions. Drawing on years of pattern recognition, he highlighted how strong outcomes often come from seeing change early and then holding conviction through periods of uncertainty. His conversation brought an energetic, practical lens to the changing landscape for ambitious companies.
Discussion
Discussion
Mike offered a thoughtful investor-operator perspective on ownership, capital discipline and overlooked opportunities. He discussed how ownership structures and capital allocation choices can shape long-term outcomes, especially in businesses that sit outside the loudest headlines. His remarks returned often to the value of curiosity, good judgement and clear thinking over noise.
Closing keynote
Closing keynote
David closed the event with an optimistic reminder that great investing starts with curiosity and is sustained by decades of learning. He encouraged the audience to think in decades, keep improving in public and approach markets with humility, imagination and generosity. His keynote left the room with a sense of possibility, generosity and long-term perspective.
A highlight of the day
A lively conversation explored a very different kind of long-term asset—Irish whiskey—with stories from the people building, collecting and curating it.
The closing panel
The final conversation brought contrasting perspectives together—practical, candid and full of ideas that attendees carried long after the room emptied.
“It was one of the best conferences that we have attended — we absolutely loved it.”
“A privilege attending what was a stellar event.”
“I enjoyed it very much and look forward to meeting you guys again next year.”
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