The Taoiseach is to speak at one of the world's foremost technology conferences today.
Enda Kenny will speak at the South by Southwest in Texas as he continues his travels ahead of St Patrick's Day.
He will participate in the Start-up Village event, and is expected to discuss Ireland's economic growth and its reputation as an innovation hub for start-ups and larger technology firms.
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Several Irish bands and start ups, including NewsWhip, Gigstarter and Pulsate will be in attendance.
SXSW, which began on Friday, is a ten day series of conferences and events relating to technology, music and film.
The Taoiseach is due to meet Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday.
From Texas, Gavan Reilly reports:
