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Dr. Lollie Mancey
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Dr. Lollie Mancey .

AI & Innovation Strategist & Cultural Futurist

Dr Lollie Mancey is one of Ireland’s most compelling voices at the intersection of humanity and technology. An anthropologist, futurist, and AI ethicist, she brings razor-sharp insight into how culture, innovation, and emotional infrastructure shape the future of work, leadership, and life.

The story

Biography

A regular media contributor and co-presenter of RTÉ’s Futureville (now on series 2), Lollie also captivated audiences with her provocative appearance on The Tommy Tiernan Show, where she explored the ethics of AI companions and the emotional future of human-machine relationships. Her thought leadership consistently challenges assumptions and sparks national conversations.
As Programme Director at University College Dublin’s Innovation Academy, she equips leaders with the mindset and tools to navigate complexity, build resilient teams, and harness AI responsibly. Her work with organisations, including NASA, Mastercard, and public agencies, bridges deep academic insight with real-world application. Known for her electrifying stage presence, Lollie is a sought-after keynote speaker across sectors, praised for her ability to translate frontier thinking into bold, human-centred strategies.
Whether she’s unpacking the future of leadership, the ethics of digital intimacy, or what AI means for our emotional lives, her message is clear: the future isn’t just about tech – it’s about what kind of humans we want to become.

To book Dr. Lollie Mancey, AI & Innovation Strategist & Cultural Futurist, for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.

The conversation

Speaking topics

  • Innovation in Education: Creating future-ready learners through creative, progressive teaching methods.
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy: Empowering entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and drive success.
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship: Championing underrepresented entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive innovation.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: Exploring the societal and ethical implications of AI in the workplace.
  • Organisational Learning and Leadership: Driving growth and innovation within teams and organisations.
  • Storytelling for Impact: Using storytelling as a tool for leadership and personal connection.
  • Resilience and Adaptability: Strategies for thriving in a rapidly changing cultural and technological landscape.
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What clients say

Testimonials

”Dr Lollie, masterful. In front of what can be a very tough love crowd of high performance leaders, you frankly blew past our high expectations for sure but amazingly with such ease as a speaker. My phone has been ringing off the hook from founders and CEO’s who now want to book you. Your AI content is exactly what we wanted instead of what is pitched every day. You read the room and delivered a presentation for what was best for our audience instead of some other agenda Thank you.”

-Cliff Oxford, Founder CliffCo

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