EVE Fanfest 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am UTC

Registration

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Get your festival pass at Harpa, ground floor at the EVE Fanfest Info desk.

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Trade Hub & Registration Demos

10:00am UTC

The Trade Hub

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am UTC

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Besides the exciting talks and events of Fanfest 2025, Harpa will be bustling with activity, with the Trade Hub at the center of the action. Here you will find the EVE Merch store, Art Corner, Data Booth, EVE Artistry Bazaar, Silent Auction, Pilot License Services, Genolution Resculpting Bay with hair, makeup, tattoos services and much more!

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Trade Hub & Registration Demos

10:00am UTC

The Alliance Tournament: Past, Present and the Road to Success

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC

Ríma

Veteran Alliance Tournament pilot, Colonel Kurtz will take you on a journey through the past, present, and future of the Alliance Tournament, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insider knowledge from years of competition.

Speakers

Colonel Kurtz

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

10:00am UTC

Weaponizing EVE for Good!

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC

Kaldalón

EVE has a reputation for being dark, ruthless and unforgiving, but long-time EVE Streamer and EVE Partner Rahne is going to showcase the other side of the coin. She’ll share how the EVE Community rallies together to make a positive impact in the world, from charity fundraisers to community-driven initiatives.

Speakers

Rahne Chocolate

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

11:00am UTC

Third-party Tools, ESI, and You!

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC

Ríma

Developer of RIFT and EVE Partner, Nohus takes to the stage to demystify the world of third-party development. Learn how some of your favorite EVE tools are built, and what it takes to develop applications that support EVE’s vast ecosystem.

Speakers

Nohus Bluxome

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

11:00am UTC

Bringing CCP Games To The Cutting Edge of Session Gaming - Powered by Nitrado

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC

Kaldalón

Take a tour of CCP’s journey to be on the cutting edge of session based gaming across our titles, such as EVE Vanguard

Speakers

CCP Shortfall

Andreas Pohl

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Tech: Building the Future of EVE

12:00pm UTC

Just Rewards; A Parallel Ecosystem

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC

Ríma

Looking for ways to make bounty hunting part of your everyday gameplay? Kane Carnifex breaks down Just Bounties, a system that lets you turn your usual in-game activities into rewarding challenges.

Speakers

Kane Carnifex

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

12:00pm UTC

Upgrading CARBON to Python 3

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC

Kaldalón

Retrace the journey of migrating CARBON from Python 2 to Python 3. Learn about the challenges that had to be overcome, improvements that were made along the way, and the exciting future that lies ahead.

Speakers

CCP Aporia

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Tech: Building the Future of EVE

1:00pm UTC

EVE for EVEryone

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC

Kaldalón

What does inclusivity mean to you? Join devs and EVE players for a conversation about in-game initiatives, community efforts, and personal stories to help shape a more welcoming New Eden for all pilots.

Speakers

CCP Tara

CCP Okami

CCP Mercury

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Community

1:00pm UTC

EVE Monument Walking Tour

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

A guided walk with EVE developers and fellow capsuleers around Reykjavik, ending at the EVE Monument. Learn about the history and significance of this iconic tribute to the EVE community. Free and open to all.

Thursday 1 May, 13:00-14:00 – Departs from Harpa

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Fanfest Tours

1:00pm UTC

EVE Frontier Hackathon Results Presentation

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm UTC

Ríma

Presentation of results from the EVE Frontier Hackathon. Awards and demo’s will take place on 1st of May in Harpan, Reykjavik. CCP developers, The winning projects will be showcased at Fanfest 2025.

EVE Frontier - Hackathon 2025

Speakers

CCP Red Dragon

CCP Raudur

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

EVE Frontier

2:00pm UTC

Comic Relief

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC

Kaldalón

Snjólaug Lúðvíksdóttir is a screenwriter and stand-up comedian. She writes for TV & film; she is currently working on the adaptation of a bestselling Icelandic novel – the thriller Konur by writer Steinar Bragi, produced by True North. In addition she’s writing the comedy TV series Magaluf for Channel 2 and the second season of crime series Stella Blomkvist produced by Saga Film. Snjólaug is also a professional stand-up comedian and performs in Icelandic, English and French. She regularly appears on TV chat shows and comedy panel shows. She has toured the world with her comedy and made her debut show last year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the esteemed production company, The Gilded Balloon.

Speakers

Snjólaug Lúðvíksdóttir

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Community Events & Parties

2:00pm UTC

FlyOver Iceland with EVE Devs

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm UTC

FlyOver Iceland

Take to the skies and experience the beauty of Iceland from above! FlyOver Iceland uses state-of-the-art technology and special effects to give you the sensation of flying over Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. A unique and exhilarating ride for all attendees!

Thursday 1 May, 14:00-15:00 – FlyOver Iceland

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm UTC
FlyOver Iceland Fiskislóð 43, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Fanfest Tours

3:00pm UTC

UNDOCK: EVE From a New Player Perspective

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC

Kaldalón

Jumping into EVE Online in April 2024, EVE Partner The Boojum is still a rookie pilot, but that’s exactly what makes his perspective so valuable. He’ll share a new player’s perspective, diving into what it’s like to enter a long-established MMORPG, and how rookies can carve out their own adventures.

Speakers

The Boojum

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

4:00pm UTC

Black Holes

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm UTC

Kaldalón

A presentation about the astrophysics of black holes. We will discuss the theoretical foundations of black holes, where the idea of black holes originated from and their astrophysical origins. We will look at observations of black hole sand whether the objects we have observed in the sky are black holes or perhaps some other unknown forms of matter.

Speakers

CCP Relativistic

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Real Space & Science

4:00pm UTC

Drifter Crisis Summit - powered by Worldline

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm UTC

Ríma

The Community Fun returns in the form of Drifter Crisis Summit - powered by Worldline.

Speakers

CCP Lumi

CCP Convict

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Community

5:00pm UTC

The Art of War for New Eden

Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm UTC

Kaldalón

One of the EVE Community’s most celebrated artists, Rixx will share the creative journey behind EVE: War for New Eden, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the upcoming board game evolved from concept to production.

Speakers

Rixx Javix

Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Player Presentation

5:00pm UTC

Opening Day Wrap-Up Bar Mixer at the Pulse Bar

Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm UTC

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Fanfest x Lady Brewery Opening Day Spree at the Pulse Bar of the Trade Hub, ground floor of Harpa

Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Community Events & Parties, Free Event - No Ticket Needed

6:00pm UTC

Charity Dinner at CCP Games Gróska HQ

Thursday May 1, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm UTC

CCP Games

An evening of food, drinks, and socializing with EVE developers and the CEO at CCP’s headquarters. The dinner features a variety of street food, welcome drinks, and a chance to connect with the community in an informal setting, all while supporting a good cause. Space is limited, so act quickly!

Thursday 1 May, 18:00-21:00 – CCP Games, Gróska

Thursday May 1, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
CCP Games Bjargargata 1 102, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland

Community Events & Parties

8:00pm UTC

Fanfest Reykjavik City Walking Tour

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm UTC

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Explore Reykjavik’s landmarks and delve into CCP Games’ past with historian Stefán Pálsson and EVE developers. The tour covers historic sites tied to the evolution of EVE Fanfest, beginning at Harpa and ending at the EVE Monument.

Thursday 1 May, 20:00-21:30 – Departs from Harpa

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Fanfest Tours

8:00pm UTC

Queeraoke

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - Friday May 2, 2025 1:00am UTC

Kíkí Queer Bar

Exclusive access to the top floor at Kiki Queer Night with karaoke.

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - Friday May 2, 2025 1:00am UTC
Kíkí Queer Bar Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Community Events & Parties, Free Event - No Ticket Needed

10:00pm UTC

Capsuleer Carnage: Metal Mayhem

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00pm - Friday May 2, 2025 1:00am UTC

Lemmy

End your night with a bang at a no-holds-barred late-night bar brawl, featuring the sonic assault of CCP's very own hell-raising DJ duo, CCP duckling and CCP Rzarector!

Prepare for a wild night of metal, booze, and chaos as you slam back drinks, stomp the floor, and unleash your inner beast. It's the ultimate way to bond with CCPers and fellow capsuleers and headbang 'til dawn (or in this case until about 1 am). No tickets required – just show up and bring the noise!

Speakers

CCP duckling

CCP Rzarector

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00pm - Friday May 2, 2025 1:00am UTC
Lemmy Austurstræti 20 101, Austurstræti 20, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Community Events & Parties, Free Event - No Ticket Needed