Global Women in Film and Television Summit Comes to Adare This February
Posted: 20th January 2026
The global screen industry will turn its focus to Adare, County Limerick this February, as the 2026 Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit comes to Ireland for the first time. Running from 4–7 February, the Summit will welcome senior creatives and executives from around the world for three days of high-level discussion, collaboration and cultural exchange.
Hosted by Women in Film and Television (WFT) Ireland – a registered charity – in partnership with Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), this landmark event will bring together creative professionals in front of and behind the camera, funders, broadcasters, commissioners, researchers, advocates, senior executives and thought leaders from across the global screen industries.
The 2026 WIFTI Summit is proudly supported by: Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, TG4, Saffery, National Talent Academies, Film in Limerick, Limerick Enterprise Office, Screen Producers Ireland, Elephant Goldfish / Molinare Creative Group, Fáilte Ireland, Women in Film and Television UK, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, Canadian Film Fund, Wild Atlantic Pictures, and Creative Ireland.
The Summit was recently marked by 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:
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 commented:
This Summit is about connection, collaboration and leadership,” she said. “We are bringing 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.
The programme features an exceptional line-up of speakers, including:
- Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Ruth Negga (Passing, Presumed Innocent)
- Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor (The Elephant Whisperers, The Lunchbox)
- Actor, director and producer Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds, The Walking Dead)
- Emmy-winning director Dearbhla Walsh (Bad Sisters, Fargo)
- Panellists will include representatives from Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, TG4, the British Film Institute, Canada Media Fund, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, the Swedish Film Institute, and more.
With only weeks to go, a limited number of tickets remain, including day tickets.