Eirmersive at EDGE26: Showcasing Ireland’s Immersive Ecosystem in Galway
On 21 May 2026, Ireland’s creative and technology communities will come together in Galway for EDGE26 – Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit. Hosted at the Dexcom Stadium, the event brings founders, studios, investors, policymakers, and researchers into one space to explore how creativity, technology, and enterprise are converging to shape the future economy.
For Eirmersive, EDGE26 represents more than just a date in the calendar — it’s a moment to highlight the strength, diversity, and ambition of Ireland’s immersive technology community.
A national platform for the creative economy
EDGE26 has been positioned as a national gathering for the creative industries, spanning film, animation, games, immersive technologies, design, and creative tech. The summit focuses on how innovation, intellectual property, and emerging technologies are driving growth, and how Ireland can build globally competitive creative businesses.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking sessions, the programme explores everything from scaling creative enterprises to aligning policy, investment, and talent across the ecosystem.
Camille Donegan takes the stage
We’re proud to see Eirmersive CEO Camille Donegan included among the EDGE26 speaker line-up, alongside leading voices from across the creative and technology sectors.
Camille will contribute to the “Sectoral Spotlights” session, where insights from across the digital creative industries, including immersive technology, will be shared.
As CEO of Eirmersive, Camille plays a central role in advocating for Ireland’s XR sector, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers, and supporting the growth of immersive technologies nationally.
Her participation at EDGE26 reflects the increasing recognition of immersive tech as a core pillar of Ireland’s creative economy.
Supporting the ecosystem as an EDGE26 Patron
Eirmersive is also proud to be listed as an EDGE26 event patron, alongside key national and regional organisations supporting enterprise, innovation, and economic development.
As a representative body for immersive technologies in Ireland, Eirmersive’s role as a patron reinforces its commitment to:
Strengthening the national creative technology ecosystem
Connecting industry, research, and policy
Showcasing immersive innovation on a national stage
EDGE26 provides a valuable platform to bring these priorities to life.
Our members on the ground
Beyond our role as a patron and speaker contributor, EDGE26 is also a chance to see Eirmersive members actively participating across the event.
The summit includes Start-Up and Immersive Exhibition Zones where companies and innovators demonstrate their work and connect with peers, investors, and collaborators.
Several Eirmersive members are involved in these showcase areas, highlighting the depth of capability within Ireland’s immersive sector, from XR content creation and virtual production to applied immersive solutions across industries. Make sure to visit, Nuwa, Starilum, Talegate, Glasseye, Imvizar, Realsim, JunieXR and Monster Theory.
Why EDGE26 matters for immersive tech
EDGE26 reflects a broader shift: immersive technologies are no longer niche — they are becoming embedded across the wider creative economy.
By placing immersive alongside film, animation, games, design, and creative tech, the summit highlights:
The role of XR in content creation and storytelling
Its application in enterprise, training, and innovation
Its contribution to IP creation and scalable business models
For Eirmersive and its members, this visibility is critical. It strengthens the case for immersive as a strategic growth sector — both nationally and internationally.
Join us in Galway
Whether you’re building immersive experiences, exploring new technologies, or looking to connect with Ireland’s creative ecosystem, EDGE26 offers a unique opportunity to engage.
📍 Galway – Dexcom Stadium
📅 21 May 2026
👉 Learn more: EDGE26 – Ireland’s Creative Economy Summit
We look forward to seeing many of you there, and to showcasing the energy and innovation of the Irish immersive community.