The Entertainment IP Summit 2026 will take place online on January 14–15, 2026, bringing together senior decision-makers across film, TV, games, animation, publishing, podcasting, XR/VR and transmedia to examine how stories are developed, scaled and monetised across formats and global markets. The two-day event is free to attend, with registration now open at www.entertainmentipsummit.com. Registrants will also receive on-demand access to all sessions for 90 days after the event.
The Summit opens with a headline keynote interview featuring Eoin Colfer, one of Ireland’s most successful authors and creator of the globally acclaimed Artemis Fowl series. Colfer has sold over 25 million books worldwide, with his work adapted into a major screen production with Disney starring Colin Farrell. His keynote will explore the art and business of building enduring IP from page to screen and beyond.
Supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders funding scheme, the Summit will provide practical strategies for developing and sustaining IP in a rapidly shifting landscape. Topics span story creation and concept development, branding and global expansion, legal protection, fan engagement, and emerging formats. Across two days, attendees will gain actionable insights into how to build, manage and monetise IP in a converging global marketplace.
“We’re entering a new era of entertainment where stories no longer live in a single format,” said Suzanne Leyden of Calico Media Interactive, one of the event organisers alongside DV4. “Audiences build loyalty across screens. This event brings together the people pioneering cross-format IP—from franchises and fandom to AI-assisted development—to share what’s working right now and what’s coming next.”
Simon Fine of DV4 added: “Conceived as a virtual event from the outset, the Entertainment IP Summit draws on DV4’s expertise in producing successful online and hybrid events, allowing Calico Media to concentrate on delivering an outstanding line-up of speakers and sessions.”
Speakers & Highlights
Confirmed speakers include:
Eoin Colfer, best-selling author of Artemis Fowl
Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Studios, director of Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough
Professor Henry Jenkins, University of Southern California, widely regarded as “the godfather of transmedia”
HaZ Dulull, Beyond the Pixels, pioneer in game-engine filmmaking
Nuno Bernardo, beActive Media, expert in lean IP development
Jeff Rivera, Collective 5, on greenlighting yourself with AI
Bethany Thomson, Sea Star Productions, on the rise of mobile vertical video drama
Programme Highlights:
Day 1 – Exploring IP Development (Jan 14): Storytelling fundamentals, concept building, branded entertainment strategies, broadcaster roles, and case studies.
Day 2 – IP Development: A Global Perspective (Jan 15): Fandom and audience building, mobile vertical drama, Ireland’s IP advantages, film-game convergence, legal considerations, and AI-driven self-greenlighting.
Who Should Attend
Creators, producers, studio executives, rights-holders, broadcasters, game developers, publishers and IP strategists looking to stay ahead of global entertainment trends.
About the Entertainment IP Summit
The Entertainment IP Summit is the premier online event for senior decision-makers in film, TV, games, animation, publishing, XR/VR and transmedia. It delivers expert guidance on protecting, managing and monetising IP in a fast-changing global entertainment landscape.
In addition to support by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, the Summit partners are IADT and RTÉ.
Registration & Sponsorship
Registration is entirely free and open now via the Summit website. Sponsors and partners interested in aligning with this high-level global gathering are invited to contact the event team at https://www.entertainmentipsummit.com/
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