The Analytics Institute of Ireland

What The Analytics Institute of Ireland does

The Analytics Institute of Ireland (legal entity Analytics Institute Limited, company number 479298, founded 2009 and headquartered at 38/39 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2) is a private, for-profit membership body serving the analytics and AI sectors in Ireland. It provides a professional community platform connecting data analysts, data scientists, AI specialists, senior data leaders/CDOs, and member organizations, alongside government and public-sector data leaders and regional constituencies such as the Connacht/West of Ireland chapter. Its stated function is to enable members to share insights and expertise, build professional networks, access training and certification, and celebrate sector excellence.

The organization operates as a community and events business rather than a software company. Its offerings center on Individual and Corporate Membership, Training and Certification programs (including the Data Literacy/DataSMART Programme and the Data Skills Framework), and a calendar of over 50 annual events comprising monthly Inspire Events, Masterclasses, the Data Leaders Forum, the Analytics Summit, and the Analytics & AI Awards. Members also access a members-only Resource Library of 238+ items (masterclasses, case studies, podcasts, tech deep dives), a Member Directory, Job Listings, and a Newsletter. The underlying technology is an online membership platform with a member directory, event management and booking system, and resource library; there is no SaaS product, API, or external technical integration.

Revenue is generated through recurring individual and corporate membership subscriptions (billed annually, pricing not publicly disclosed), transaction-based event tickets (members free; non-members €150+VAT for showcase events), and professional-services training programs, some delivered with Skillnet funding via partners. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, supported by content marketing, LinkedIn/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram, email newsletters, regional chapters, and partnerships including Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet, Digital Skillnet, and Chambers Wales. The company employs 1–10 people and is led by CEO Lorcan Malone.

Name

The Analytics Institute of Ireland

Legal name

Analytics Institute Limited

Website

https://analyticsinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Analytics Institute of Ireland is a Dublin-based membership body for the analytics and AI sectors, providing professional networking, training and certification, a 238-resource library, and 50+ annual events to data professionals, enterprises, and public-sector data leaders across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association & Training Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Services (BPAHALAC), Conference & Trade Show Registration Platforms (THAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Analytics professional membership
• Data analytics training
• AI certification programs
• Professional networking events
• Data literacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership: Annual membership subscription providing access to network, training, events, and resources for analytics and AI professionals
2. Corporate Membership: Organization-level membership enabling multiple employees to access the community, training, and events
3. Event Tickets: Non-members pay €150+VAT for showcase events while members receive free access
4. Training Programs: Data Literacy Programme, Data Skills Training, Professional Certification, and Masterclasses for professional development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Analytics Institute of Ireland operates a membership body for the analytics and AI sectors. It sells Individual and Corporate Membership subscriptions that grant access to a professional community, structured training and certification programs (including the Data Literacy Programme and the Data Skills Framework), and a calendar of more than 50 annual events such as Masterclasses, Inspire Events, the Data Leaders Forum, the Analytics Summit, and the Analytics & AI Awards. Members additionally receive access to a 238+ item Resource Library, a Member Directory, and Job Listings.

Product overview

The Analytics Institute of Ireland operates as a membership organisation rather than a product company, offering a unified platform of community services for analytics and AI professionals. The core offerings consist of Individual and Corporate Membership programs, combined with Training and Certification services including the Data Literacy Programme and Data Skills Framework. The organisation facilitates professional development through over 50 annual events including Inspire Events, Masterclasses, Data Leaders Forum, Analytics Summit, and the Analytics & AI Awards. Members gain access to a Resource Library, Member Directory, Job Listings, and Newsletter communications. There is no SaaS product, API, or technical platform for external integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program (Individual & Corporate) Annual subscription-based membership providing analytics and AI professionals and organizations with access to the network, training, events, member directory, and resource library.
• Training and Certification Programs Professional certification, masterclasses, company training, and skills development programs covering analytics, AI, and data literacy for individuals and organizations.
• Data Literacy Programme DataSMART programme delivered in partnership with Digital Skillnet to build data literacy skills among professionals.
• Data Skills Training Framework Structured learning pathways based on the Data Skills Framework covering data and analytics competencies for practitioners and teams.
• Masterclasses Monthly technical masterclasses delivered by industry experts covering topics such as Python, Power BI, machine learning, and AI applications.
• Inspire Events Monthly case-study and best-practice events featuring presentations from member organisations.
• Data Leaders Forum Exclusive senior-level forum for data leaders featuring keynote sessions and roundtable discussions on data strategy, innovation, and governance.
• Analytics Summit Flagship annual conference bringing together thought leaders and practitioners from the global data and AI community.
• Analytics & AI Awards Annual awards program celebrating excellence in the analytics and AI sector.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chambers WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chambers Wales (established 1846) to bring together business leaders, technology experts, and practitioners from Ireland and Wales for AI adoption discussions, cross-border networking, and economic collaboration.
• Technology Ireland Digital SkillnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partnership with Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet for training programs including the DataSMART programme and prompt engineering courses, enabling access to Skillnet funding for member training.
• Digital SkillnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Data Literacy Programme and Data Skills Training framework delivery, providing subsidized training access to members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DAMA International: DAMA (Data Management Association) International is a global, non-profit professional association for data professionals offering chapters, certification (CDMP), events, and training. Closely comparable to the Analytics Institute in its membership-based professional body model for the analytics/data domain.
• DataIQ: DataIQ is a UK-based membership community and events business serving senior data and analytics leaders through awards, summits, and a member directory. Directly comparable in business model — membership + flagship events/awards — though UK-focused rather than Ireland.
• Corinium Global Intelligence: Corinium runs conferences, summits, and community programs for data, analytics, and AI leaders globally. Overlapping with the Analytics Institute's summit, awards, and Data Leaders Forum offerings, but operating at larger international scale.

Broad incumbents

• BCS (British Computer Society): BCS is the chartered professional body for IT in the UK offering membership, certification, training, and events across computing. Comparable as an established professional association serving a related (broader) technology professional audience, with deeper resources and a wider scope.
• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, audit, and cybersecurity offering membership, certification (CISA, CISM), training, and conferences. Comparable membership-body-plus-certification model serving analytics-adjacent professionals, but at much larger international scale.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): IAPP is the largest global privacy and data protection professional association offering membership, certification (CIPP, CIPM), training, and conferences. Comparable as a data-related professional membership body with certification and events, but focused on privacy rather than analytics.
• IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): The IIA is a global professional association for internal auditors offering membership, certification (CIA), training, and conferences. Comparable as an established professional association with membership + certification + events model, though in a different professional domain.

Regional players

• Technology Ireland: Technology Ireland is the leading technology business association within Ibec representing Irish tech firms. A peer in being an Irish-based technology industry body with membership and policy advocacy, though broader than analytics-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/analyticsinsire
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnalyticsInstituteIre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-analytics-institute-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/analyticsinstituteire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Analytics Institute of Ireland