Obama will share reflections on his presidency (2009–2017), current global trends, and the future of U.S.–Ireland relations. In Dublin, his appearance follows his ancestral visit to Moneygall in 2011 and aligns with a series of events aimed at fostering unity and civic dialogue.

Obama graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School, later working as a community organiser and constitutional law professor. He was the first Black U.S. president and the record-holder for most votes received. Key achievements include the Affordable Care Act, post-2008 economic recovery, the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, environmental initiatives, normalization with Cuba, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 .