This year’s FÍS Games Summit will be bigger and better than ever and it’s just around the corner! Please note re tickets: we are now at capacity and operating a waiting list only. If you are connected to the games industry, please contact julie@ardan.ie to get on the waiting list.

Downloadable info booklet: FÍS Games Summit 2025 Information Booklet (last updated April 10th)

The 2025 Summit will address an array of subjects, including game production, accessibility, remote work, the nature of fun, and the challenges facing game devs worldwide in 2025 and beyond. There will be a main stage with speakers, an exhibition space for new and upcoming games, a collection of roundtable discussions, and games pitching opportunities – truly the busiest and most varied FÍS Games Summit to date. 

FÍS Games Summit speakers for 2025 so far include:  

• Séamus Ó Buadhacháin, Senior Programmer at Failbetter Games 
• Drew McGee, Senior Narrative Designer, Grimlore Games 
• Noirin Carmody, Commercial Director & Executive Producer at Revolution Software 
• Jennifer Estaris, Game Director at ustwo games 
• Tom Hall, Design Lead at Romero Games 
• Xalavier Nelson Jr., Studio Head, Strange Scaffold

An expanded event with loads to enjoy: 

With a larger conference hall for presentations and panel discussions, a breakout room for roundtables and pitching, a dedicated games exhibition space, not to mention a complimentary lunch and an evening event hosted onsite, this year’s Summit promises to be one to remember.    

Now in its 5th year, FÍS Games Summit 2025 brings creatives from all sectors of the Games industry together to learn and connect with each other alongside a carefully curated slate of international guests and experts. 

Organised by Ardán, key stakeholders for 2025 include FÍS Games Summit 2025 include Screen Ireland, Gréasán na Meán Skillnet, IMIRT, TG4, WRAP, Creative Europe Media Desk Ireland, ATU Galway, University of Galway, Northern Ireland Screen, Game Workers United Ireland, our hospitality partners Radisson RED Galway, and our tech partners Sound to Light.   

(Note: the downloadable full programme & information booklet, and the Speaker Page will be available from next week, along with more details on roundtables, and Imirt awards categories!)