In the early '90s he cut his teeth in web publishing, and in '95 began managing the UK's first online newspaper, Telegraph.co.uk - repeatedly winning online Newspaper of the Year. He set up online magazines, and shops, email news and social media before co-founding the internet marketing trade associations in the UK and Europe. The Internet Advertising Bureau elected him president four times and then appointed him as their inaugural CEO, before he went State-side as a European Vice President for NBC's internet businesses. Over 45,000 marketers have attended his talks and workshops in 30 countries and he set up the Digital Training Academy to help brands share this expertise and get the essential skills they need to be competitive in today's market.

Its portfolio of market leading brands makes it the preferred media partner across a range of markets from agriculture to technology. Reed Business Information publishes over 400 business to business magazines, directories and newsletters; it provides access to over 200 online communities and produces an increasing number of job sites, lead generation, data and other online services. Grant then became the Managing Director of Ad2one in 2001. AD2ONE is the UK's leading independent digital advertising sales business, exclusively representing clients such as ebay, Disney, Lonely Planet and Expedia. Operating in UK, Ireland Australia and Singapore, AD2ONE specialises in single site representation.

Based at Google's EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Ronan joined Google in 2005 and has focused on growing the online sales channel for new and existing markets and also launched online operations for Google Checkout. From Dublin, Ronan and his team help businesses of all sizes, from Cologne to London and Paris to Oslo, to grow their online business and generate revenues through successful online ad campaigns.

Over the past 17 years, John worked in New York in senior marketing roles with global client and advertising agencies. He is a Cleo award team winner for the IBM "e-Business" campaign. Then in 2006, John was appointed CNN's Digital Brand Manager with responsibility for revenue and audience growth. John helped to build CNN Digital as the leading disruptive media partner in its category.

In recent years Cybercom's expansion into international markets has led to 25% of Agency revenues now coming from the UK and beyond. Jonathan's background in integrated advertising and below the line communications has helped shape the Agency's repuation for award winning strategic and creative excellence - resulting in over 23 Industry Gold Awards and Ireland's first ever Global Award for Digital at the 2008 MAA's in Toronto.

Michael is a recipient of a number of academic and professional awards including "Internet Hero" at the 2005 Golden Spiders and the "Marketing Professional of the Year" award from the Marketing Institute of Ireland in 2003. Empathy Marketing Limited is best known for Pigsback.com, which was launched in Ireland in 2000 and in the UK in 2005. The company also owns Empathy Research, led by Angela Healy, which has pioneered online research in Ireland since 2004. The other significant division is Empathy Communications, run by John Mc Donald since 2005. It uses the company's technology platform and know-how to supply bespoke loyalty and communications solutions to a range of blue-chip clients in Ireland.

He has worked for Intune Networks for the past 11 years, during which time he has served as a Board Member and CEO of the company. In 2006, John moved to his current role as Chief Marketing Officer where he is responsible for the market strategy and product management and marketing at Intune. John has a PhD in the field of Tunable Lasers, and speaks regularly at conferences about how this technology can revolutionise how networks are built and what they can deliver to the business community.

He created the Golden Spider Awards in 1997 before establishing ICAN in 1998 which he subsequently sold to Denis O'Brien's Communicorp Group. Damian went on to establish a series of digital media initiatives before settling on a career in Mergers and Acquisitions with global leaders, Results International Group. In 2009 he co-authored the internationally acclaimed book "Understanding Digital Marketing". He is now completing a second book on digital marketing due for publication in 2010.

iQ Content's is the strategic web partner for many of Ireland's leading organisations, including Vodafone, Aviva, ESB, permanentTSB, amongst many others. Morgan is a recognised expert in web strategy, web analytics, and user experience, subjects on which he has written and presented extensively. He's a former Director of the Irish Internet Association, and also founded the IIA's User Experience Working Group.

FuriousTribe.com provides Mobile Strategy and Development services for Royal Sun Alliance in USA and South America and also consults for EMI Music worldwide in publishing apps for leading artists and monetizing mobile platforms. Although only set up 6 months ago in Dublin it is one of the few companies in the world who develop, in addition to mobile apps, a full suite of 'Content' and App Content Management Systems in over six countries. FuriousTribe.com provides mobile design and content management system for iPhone, Google Android, Pamper, Blackberry and Nokia.

Lee was responsible for the Sales and Marketing functions at AND and while there he oversaw the launch and commercial development of various websites including ThisisLondon, Thisismoney, Soccernet and UKPlus. Lee joined Yahoo! as Sales Director in 1999 and was subsequently promoted to the position of Commercial Director with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. Lee oversaw strong revenue growth and experienced at first hand the boom-bust-boom phenomenon of the 2000-2002 period. Lee returned to Ireland in 2003 and worked as an independent consultant for a number of digital publishing brands. Lee was appointed launch Managing Director for Metro Ireland in early 2005 and oversaw the launch and development of this new publishing entrant. Lee left Metro in July 2008 to set up the digital sales agency, i-Believe. I-Believe is the commercial agent for various local and international media brands including Sky, DMGT, The Economist Group, Saongroup, Bauer Media, Future Publishing, IrishRugby.ie and many more.

A key part of its growth has been Ocean's vision of how brands can develop integrated marketing campaigns involving profitable and effective online strategies. Ocean recently merged with Birth Digital, its sister company to create io, Ireland's foremost 'Future Facing' advertising agency. io works across all platforms and has demonstrated success in mobile and online marketing. Doug went on to continue the growth of the Ocean group when he launched Ocean PR in 2007, a consumer PR agency that generates coverage for clients in traditional media and digital channels. In 2009, Tim France was appointed as managing director of io and the company expanded into the UK market setting up an office in London. io London has secured accounts from several multinationals including Husqvarna, Cityjet and The Wall Street Journal Europe.

His degree in philosophy opened his mind to the merits of trying, failing and trying again. His MA in digital design opened doors in late 90s London. Having been an art director, designer and creative director in London for various agencies, he started his own digitally-focused creative agency in Bankside, London in 2003. In 2005 he moved to Dublin and started a family. Soon after arriving he became a partner in future-facing ad agency IO. He has worked with Levi's, Audi, Bentley, Save the Children, CityJet and Opel, amongst others.

Shenda has over 20 years experience in both traditional and Interactive advertising, with experience gained in London, Dublin and Eastern Europe. ICAN has created a range of digital solutions for some of the leading Irish and international brands and are regularly recognised at industry awards.

Adam was enticed to join Agency.com in 2007 where he developed integrated digital communications strategies for such clients as Topaz, Jameson global, Masterfoods, HRI, and SafeFood.eu. In 2009 Adam moved to Strategem as Digital Planning Director where he, together with Keith Lee, set up 'Strategem iLABS'; an agency first R&D function focused on ensuring Irish clients are among the first to avail of emerging technologies in the digital arena worldwide. Adam oversees local and international clients including, GSK global & local, Diageo global, Danone, Cow & Gate, AIB, Ballygowan.ie, Gaeity.ie, Britvic, Ireland.com, Bus Eireann.ie, Lindor, Alpharooms.ie, Appleby.ie amongst others. Social media strategies that are uniquely tailored to brand and consumer behavioural relationships are at the forefront of Adam's innovative work at Strategem. Planned innovations include advanced ecommerce functionalities for product/service purchasing through social networks, and constructive and commercial developments with integrated augmented reality technologies. Adam is a member of iia, iab, Mii, brainfood store, viral marketing professionals, OpenCoffee Ireland, DigitalTonic, Digital Network IE, the 121 marketing network and co-founder with Keith Lee of The Digital Doers Club.