A GLOBAL film and television summit will be hosted in Adare this February, with Oscar and Emmy-nominated Limerick actress Ruth Negga among the star-studded line-up of guest speakers.
The 2026 Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit will turn its focus to Ireland for the first time from February 4 to 7.
Hosted by Women in Film and Television (WFT) Ireland, in partnership with Women in Film and WIFTI, the event will bring together creative professionals in front of and behind the camera, as well as funders, broadcasters commissioners, researchers, advocates, senior executives, and thought leaders from across the global screen industries.
The summit was praised by County Limerick TD and Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, who joined Dr Susan Liddy, president of WIFTI and chair of WFT Ireland, to acknowledge its significance for Ireland’s international reputation in film and television.
Minister O’Donovan said that “Ireland has a strong and growing international reputation for creative excellence, collaboration, and innovation in film and television. Hosting the 2026 WIFTI Global Summit in Adare is a significant moment for the sector, bringing global leaders to the Mid West and reinforcing our commitment to gender equality, diverse storytelling and the future sustainability of the screen industries.”
Dr Susan Liddy added that the summit “is about connection, collaboration and leadership” saying that it will bring together “voices from across the world to address equity, innovation, storytelling, and the future of the screen industries, while showcasing Ireland’s talent, hospitality, rich landscapes, and creative ambition on a global stage”.
Joining Limerick actress Ruth Negga on the list of guest speakers are Academy Award-winning producer Gunnet Monga Kapoor (The Elephant Whisperers, The Lunchbox), actor, director and producer Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds, Archer, The Walking Dead) and Emmy-winning director Dearbhla Walsh (Bad Sisters, Fargo).
Panellists will include representatives from FÃs Éireann/Screen Ireland, TG4, the British Film Institute, Canada Media Fund, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, the Swedish Film Institute, and more.
Limited tickets remain, including day tickets, and can be purchased on Eventbrite.ie.