Programme at a Glance

Programme at a glance – timings and sessions are indicative and may be subject to change.

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

  • 3:00pm - 7:00pmEvent Registration

  • 6:00pm - 7:30pmWelcome Networking Reception

    Join us in the Treaty Room in the Woodlands Hotel for a relaxed wine reception welcoming delegates to Adare. Enjoy informal networking, introductions, and a taste of Irish hospitality.

  • 7:30pmFree Time - Explore Adare & Dining

    After the networking event, take time to explore Adare—dinner reservations in the village or hotel are strongly recommended and should be made as early as possible via this link.
Thursday, 5 February 2026

  • 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Registration & Networking Coffee

  • 10:45am - 11:00amOfficial Opening & Welcome Address

  • 11:00am – 12:15pmVoices of Change: Pioneering Equity in the Screen Industries

  • 12:30pm – 1:30pmNetworking Lunch & Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick Film Industry Showcase

    Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick

  • 1:30pm – 2:45pmBeyond Borders: How Irish Co-Productions are Shaping Global Storytelling

  • 2:45pm – 3:05pmCoffee Break

    Sponsored by Saffery

  • 3:05pm – 4:20pmBehind the Pixels: Women Leading VFX & Virtual Production

  • 4:20pm – 4:30pmBreak

  • 4:30pm – 5:00pmFireside Chat with Ruth Negga

  • 5:00pm – 6:25pmWFTV UK Networking Reception

    Sponsored by WFTV UK

  • 6:25pm – 7:00pmFree Time

  • 7:00pm – 8:00pmNetworking Dinner

  • 8:00pm – 8:30pmBus Transfers to Adare Village

  • 8:30pm – LateCultural Evening in Adare Village

    Join us for an unforgettable Irish night out! 🍀

    We’ll kick things off at 8:30pm in Bill Chawkes Bar with a warm welcome and a truly iconic experience: Irish Coffee making, complete with the fascinating story of how it was invented — brought to you by the Irish Coffee Centre at the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, the very birthplace of this world-famous drink.

    At 9:30pm, we head just down the road for an exclusive lock-in at Aunty Lena’s Pub. We’ll be taking over the pub for a lively traditional music session to round out the night in true Irish style.

Friday, 6 February 2026

  • 9:00am – 10:00amEvent Registration

  • 10:00am – 10:05amWelcome

  • 10:05am – 11:05amThreats and Shifts: Navigating the New Frontlines of Equality

  • 11:05am – 11:25amCoffee Break

  • 11:25am – 12:30pmVoices of the Unheard: Storytelling and Identity in Minority Languages

    Supported by TG4

  • 12:30pm – 1:30pmNetworking Lunch

    Supported by National Talent Academies

  • 1:30pm – 2:30pmFrom Market to Audience: Getting Your Project Seen

  • 2:30pm – 2:45pmCoffee Break

  • 2:45pm – 4:00pmDriving Real Change in the Screen Industries

  • 4:00pm – 4:15pmBreak

  • 4:15pm – 5:45pmSeen and Unseen: Women’s Creative Journeys On and Off Screen

  • 5:45pm - 5:50pmClosing Remarks

  • 5:50pm – 7:15pmFree Time

  • 7:15pm – 8:00pmProsecco Networking Reception

  • 8:00pm – LateCelebratory Networking Dinner & Entertainment

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

  • 9:30am – 10:30amInformal Farewell Gathering

  • 10:30am – 2:00pmOptional Creative Excursion to Limerick Filming Locations

    Film in Limerick: Guided Location & Studio Tour

    Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 (10:30 approx TBC)

    Hosted by Film in Limerick

    Join us for an exclusive guided bus tour of the Limerick region, exploring key filming locations including Troy Studios and other iconic landmarks. Discover the diverse and cinematic potential of the area, gain inspiration for future projects, and see firsthand why Limerick is an ideal location for film and media production.
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If you have any enquiries, please contact the events team at: wiftisummit2026@wft.ie


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