WIFTI SUMMIT 2026 PROGRAMME

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Welcome Networking Reception

  • 3:00pm - 6:45pmEvent Registration

  • 7:00pmWelcome Networking Reception

    A relaxed event welcoming delegates to Adare. Enjoy informal networking, introductions, and a taste of Irish hospitality.
Thursday, 5 February 2026

Opening Day, Networking Reception & Cultural Event

  • 9:15am - 10:15amEvent Registration

  • 10:15am - 10:30amWelcome Address

  • 10:30am - 7:00pmPanels

    Knowledge-sharing panels with global funders and thought leaders. Thematic discussions on equity, co-productions, and storytelling innovation. More details to be released soon!


    Industry Networking Reception
    Connect with industry leaders and peers over drinks and conversation

  • 7:00pm - 8:30pmNetworking Dinner and Cultural Event

Friday, 6 February 2026

Industry Sessions, Networking Reception & Dinner

  • 9:00am - 9:45amEvent Registration

  • 10:00am - 10:15amWelcome

  • 10:15am - 8:15pmPanels

    On international collaborations, technological innovation, distribution models, and inclusive practice. More details to be released soon!


    Industry Networking Reception
    Mix, mingle, and exchange ideas with peers, industry professionals and pioneers

  • 8:15pmCo-Production Networking Dinner

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Closing and Creative Excursion

  • 10:30am - 11:30amMorning Gathering & Closing Reflections

  • 12:00pm - 3:30pmOptional creative excursion

    (more information coming soon!)

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Feb 4 – Welcome Networking Reception

A relaxed event welcoming delegates to Adare. Enjoy informal networking, introductions, and a taste of Irish hospitality to kick off the Summit.

Thursday, Feb 5 – Opening Day, Networking Reception & Cultural Event

  • Knowledge-sharing panels with global funders and thought leaders
  • Thematic discussions on equity, co-productions, and storytelling innovation
  • Industry Networking Reception - connect with industry leaders and peers over drinks and conversation
  • Networking Dinner and Cultural event

Friday, Feb 6 – Industry Sessions, Networking Reception & Dinner

  • Panels on international collaborations, technological innovation, distribution models,

and inclusive practice

  • Industry Networking Reception - mix, mingle, and exchange ideas with peers, industry professionals and pioneers
  • Co-Production Networking Dinner

Saturday, Feb 7 – Closing and Creative Excursion

  • Networking breakfast and closing reflections on moving forward towards a more inclusive industry.
  • Optional creative excursion (more information coming soon!)

BOOK TICKETS HERE

If you have any enquiries, please contact the events team at: wiftisummit2026@wft.ie


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