Brian Curran
About Brian Curran
Brian Curran serves as the VP of Speaker Programming at Web Summit, where he has played a key role in producing significant technology talks since 2014. He holds a Master's degree in Advertising and has previously worked as a copywriter and researcher, contributing to major conferences and events featuring notable figures across various fields.
Work at Web Summit
Brian Curran has served as the Vice President of Speaker Programming at Web Summit since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for curating and producing talks for the event, which has become one of the largest technology conferences globally. Curran leads a team that manages over 20 live stages during Web Summit events, ensuring a diverse range of speakers and topics are represented. His efforts have contributed to the event's reputation for featuring influential figures from various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Brian Curran holds a Master's degree in Advertising from Technological University Dublin, where he studied from 2007 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Media from the University of South Wales, attending from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he completed the Executive Leadership Programme at IESE Business School in 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in speaker programming and event production.
Background
Before joining Web Summit, Brian Curran gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Copywriter at Dialogue for eight months in 2009. Following that, he served as a Researcher at Newstalk 106-108 from 2010 to 2013. His diverse background in writing and research has informed his approach to speaker programming and event management.
Achievements
Brian Curran has produced significant talks featuring notable figures in technology and entertainment, including Al Gore, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, and Microsoft President Brad Smith. He also played a key role in bringing high-profile sports personalities like Rio Ferdinand and Chris Froome to the inaugural Sport Summit. As the lead producer for RISE, Asia's fastest-growing technology conference, he has showcased leaders from major companies such as Didi Chuxing and Grab.