Positioning FundTech at the Heart of the Industry Conversation

The Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference 2025 was an excellent opportunity for Next Gate Tech to deepen its connection with the fund industry community in Ireland. This year’s theme — "Towards 2030: Acceleration, Transformation & Innovation" — couldn’t be more aligned with our mission to redefine fund operations through data, automation, and AI.

We had the privilege of sponsoring the opening Breakfast Session, giving our team early access to engage with industry leaders across asset management, fund administration, and government representation. The event provided not only visibility but also meaningful, high-quality discussions throughout the day.

What We Took Away from the Event

Throughout the day, we connected with a range of forward-thinking professionals — from asset managers and ManCos to new market entrants and established custodians. There was one clear trend: operational transformation is no longer optional. The discussion has shifted from if to how.

Here are three key themes that emerged from both the panels and our conversations on the floor:

Digital Transformation Must Serve the Entire Value Chain

Whether it’s proprietary ManCos exploring how to streamline internal oversight or third-party administrators reassessing legacy systems, the move toward digital is universal. We saw increasing interest in how solutions like ours can offer a unified view of fragmented data, with workflows that adapt across jurisdictions and fund structures.

Operational Efficiency Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage

Multiple sessions highlighted the pressure firms face to do more with less — faster and more reliably. From NAV oversight to reconciliation, it’s not just about automating tasks but delivering transparency, reducing regulatory friction, and increasing confidence with audit-ready oversight.

Ireland is Embracing its Role as a Tech-Forward Funds Hub

A major narrative throughout the conference was Ireland’s ambition to remain not just a domicile of choice but a global leader in fundtech innovation. With government involvement, a maturing fintech ecosystem, and rising demand for AI-enabled solutions, it’s clear Ireland is leaning in.

Next Gate Tech as a Strategic Partner

For us, this wasn’t just a branding moment — it was a chance to hear firsthand how firms are thinking about the next phase of transformation.

From our perspective, the conversation is evolving: clients are now asking how technology can deliver insights, not just process automation. That’s where we believe Next Gate Tech adds real value — by helping firms move from data silos to actionable intelligence.

We’re grateful to Irish Funds for organizing such a high-caliber event. Our thanks to everyone who stopped by for a conversation — whether at breakfast or throughout the day. And if we missed you, we’re always happy to reconnect.

Want to learn more about how Next Gate Tech can support your firm’s operational evolution? Get in Touch.