The fourth annual Dublin Web Summit is getting underway at the RDS this morning.
Ten thousand people from 97 countries are expected to attend - including executives from the world's leading technology and online companies.
Entrepreneurs use the two day event to showcase ideas to potential investors and get advice from industry leaders.
The opening bell of the US NASDAQ Index will be rung on the main stage this afternoon by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny - as part of the event.
The founder of the Web Summit - Paddy Cosgrave - says it has become a major networking opportunity:
