Alice Mc Dermott
About Alice Mc Dermott
Alice McDermott serves as the Senior Producer and Head of Impact Content at Web Summit, where she has been instrumental in producing various tracks and initiatives focused on sustainability and innovation since 2021. Her previous experience includes roles at Cogs & Marvel and SEMINAL MERCHANDISING LIMITED, as well as significant contributions to the Web Summit events from 2019 to 2022.
Current Role at Web Summit
Alice Mc Dermott serves as the Senior Producer and Head of Impact Content at Web Summit since 2021. In this role, she oversees the production of content that aligns with the organization's impact initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing various tracks and ensuring that the content produced resonates with the audience's interests and the company's mission.
Previous Experience at Web Summit
Alice Mc Dermott has held multiple roles at Web Summit from 2019 to 2021. Initially, she worked as a Startup Success Associate, where she contributed to the Startup Showcase and PITCH productions. She later transitioned to the role of Startup Success Executive, continuing her involvement in PITCH production and managing impact startups. Her experience at Web Summit spans over two years, during which she played a key role in various startup-related initiatives.
Impact Initiatives and Contributions
In 2020, Alice Mc Dermott initiated the Impact initiative at Web Summit, aimed at showcasing companies that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. She has also been responsible for producing the planet:tech climate-focused track and Startup University at Collision and Web Summit for 2023. Her efforts reflect a commitment to integrating sustainability into the tech industry.
Education and Academic Background
Alice Mc Dermott studied at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology from 2013 to 2017. She focused on Media and Cultural Studies, Humanities, and Humanistic Studies, earning a BA in English. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in content production and impact initiatives.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her tenure at Web Summit, Alice Mc Dermott worked in various roles. She was a Registration Coordinator at Cogs & Marvel for one month in 2018. Additionally, she worked at SEMINAL MERCHANDISING LIMITED as a Senior Supervisor and Merchandiser from 2015 to 2018. These positions contributed to her diverse skill set in management and production.