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Monday, April 28
 

5:00pm UTC

Pre-Event Fanfest Mixer
Monday April 28, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
Start your revelries early in the week, with pre-mixers taking place at selected establishments in downtown Reykjavik, handpicked by EVE developers. Capsuleers arriving early get the chance to meet up and break the ice over drinks.

FREE & open to all to attend
Monday April 28, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
Lemmy Austurstræti 20 101, Austurstræti 20, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
 
Tuesday, April 29
 

9:00am UTC

EVE Frontier Hackathon: Welcome & Presentations
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am UTC
EVE Frontier Hackathon -  Welcome & Presentations

EVE Frontier - Hackathon 2025
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am UTC
Sykursalur jargargata 1, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland

5:00pm UTC

Pre-Event Fanfest Mixer
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
Start your revelries early in the week, with pre-mixers taking place at selected establishments in downtown Reykjavik, handpicked by EVE developers. Capsuleers arriving early get the chance to meet up and break the ice over drinks.

FREE & open to all to attend
Tuesday April 29, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
Bullseye Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík
 
Wednesday, April 30
 

8:00am UTC

Wonders of West Iceland with Perla & EVE Devs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm UTC
Embark on a curated adventure with local guide Perla Magnúsdóttir and CCP devs, discovering the stunning landscapes of West Iceland. Explore waterfalls, hot springs, and enjoy a geothermal bath at Hvammsvík. Includes a lunch buffet and visits to unique landmarks.

Wednesday 30 April, 8:00-18:00 – Departs from Harpa
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

8:30am UTC

Into the Glacier
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:30am - 7:00pm UTC
Journey to the stunning Langjökull glacier for an unforgettable full-day tour. Descend into the icy netherworld of the glacier's tunnels, explore beautiful lava fields, and witness the breathtaking Hraunfossar waterfall. The trip includes travel from Reykjavik, a lunch stop in Húsafell, and more.

Wednesday 30 April, 8:30-19:00 – Departs from Harpa
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:30am - 7:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

9:00am UTC

Golden Circle Tour with EVE Devs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
A Fanfest classic! This tour includes stops at some of Iceland’s most iconic locations like Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot spring. The tour also features a delicious lunch buffet at the renowned Friðheimar greenhouse.

Wednesday 30 April, 9:00-17.00 – Departs from Harpa
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

12:00pm UTC

The (LAN) Party at the Top of the World
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
This event has sold out.

Join EVE players and devs for an epic LAN party just outside Reykjavik. Enjoy hours of PvP roaming on high-spec gaming PCs, drinks, and a pizza buffet. Kick off Fanfest with games, socializing, and friendly competition!

A bus for ticket holders will be departing from Harpa at 12:00pm.

Wednesday 30 April, 12:00-18:00 – Arena Gaming, Kópavogur

Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
Arena Gaming Smáratorg 3, Smáratorg 3, 1. hæð, 201 Kópavogur, Iceland

12:00pm UTC

Pre-Registration
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 7:00pm UTC
Pre-register and pick up your festival pass at Harpa, ground floor.

Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 7:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

8:00pm UTC

Fanfest Pub Quiz
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
The EVE Fanfest Pub Quiz is returning with questions on all things EVE and the twenty-year history of EVE Fanfest.
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
BrewDog Reykjavik Frakkastígur 8, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

8:00pm UTC

EVE Frontier Hackathon Demo's
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
EVE Frontier Hackathon - Demo's

EVE Frontier - Hackathon 2025
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm UTC
Sykursalur jargargata 1, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland

8:30pm UTC

Tweetfleet Karaoke
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:30pm - Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00am UTC
The player-run Tweetfleet Karaoke has long become a Fanfest classic. After many years at Gaukurinn, now closed down, the event will take place at the Dubliner and Bird just across the street. 
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:30pm - Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00am UTC
The Dubliner Naustin 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

9:00pm UTC

Cult Classic Viking Film Screening
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00pm - Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00am UTC
Whether you’re flying a Rifter or a Raven, get ready for a classic Icelandic Viking saga at Bíó Paradís in downtown Reykjavik. There is bar service in the theater, so you can join fellow capsuleers and EVE devs for drinks before and after the screening. This showing of the movie, a local favorite which reached cult status decades ago, is a special event for Fanfest 2025, authorized by the director. It is a tale of violencerevenge, and a knife that weighs heavy in hand – a story etched in legend.
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00pm - Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00am UTC
Bíó Paradís Hverfisgata 54 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
 
Thursday, May 1
 

9:00am UTC

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

10:00am UTC

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

10:00am UTC

The Alliance Tournament: Past, Present and the Road to Success
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

10:00am UTC

Weaponizing EVE for Good!
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

Third-party Tools, ESI, and You!
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

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
Take a tour of CCP’s journey to be on the cutting edge of session based gaming across our titles, such as EVE Vanguard
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

Just Rewards; A Parallel Ecosystem
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

Upgrading CARBON to Python 3
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

1:00pm UTC

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

1:00pm UTC

EVE Monument Walking Tour
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
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

1:00pm UTC

EVE Frontier Hackathon Results Presentation
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

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

2:00pm UTC

FlyOver Iceland with EVE Devs
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm UTC
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

3:00pm UTC

UNDOCK: EVE From a New Player Perspective
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

4:00pm UTC

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

4:00pm UTC

Drifter Crisis Summit - powered by Worldline
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
The Community Fun returns in the form of Drifter Crisis Summit - powered by Worldline. 
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
Ríma Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

5:00pm UTC

The Art of War for New Eden
Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm UTC
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
Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

5:00pm UTC

Opening Day Wrap-Up Bar Mixer at the Pulse Bar
Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
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

6:00pm UTC

Charity Dinner at CCP Games Gróska HQ
Thursday May 1, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
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

8:00pm UTC

Fanfest Reykjavik City Walking Tour
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm UTC
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

8:00pm UTC

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

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

10:00pm UTC

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

9:00am UTC

Sisters of EVE Tour - South Iceland
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

9:00am UTC

Registration / EVE Fanfest Info Desk
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Register and get all the info you need at the Fanfest Info Desk, Harpa - ground floor.
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

10:00am UTC

Welcome Ceremony
Friday May 2, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Undocking confirmed for Fanfest 2025! Whether you’re here with us or watching at home, get ready to celebrate all things EVE, including notable capsuleer achievements & activities across recent expansions and updates, supported by data!
Friday May 2, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

Frontier Economics: A Small Open Economy Perspective
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
A overview of our learnings so far and the road ahead. As we open the Frontier Economy we will open the door to new opportunities and face new challenges. We will discuss what theory can tell us about what to expect.
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

EVE Lore Panel
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Join us for a panel on the rich and varied lore of New Eden.
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

Scheduling in Carbon: Leaving Stackless Python Behind
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
A Deep dive into the tech of task scheduling in Carbon. Game loops, coroutines and how it was adapted for Python 3.

CCP Cookies, CCP Toebeans
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

EVE Leaderboards / EVE Vanguard Demos
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 3:30pm UTC
EVE Online Leaderboards and hands-on EVE Vanguard demos at Silfuberg.
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 3:30pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

11:00am UTC

The Trade Hub
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm UTC
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!
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

11:30am UTC

Helping to Make the EVE Universe a Reality: The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program
Friday May 2, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Dr. Ronald Turner, aka Fa’ile Callandor in EVE Online, has been supporting the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program since 2011. This far-reaching program is sometimes referred to as “NASA’s Dream Shop”, funding studies of advanced concepts that border on science fiction but could offer real promise to change the future of aerospace.


Friday May 2, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

EVE NET
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
What is EVE NET and how does it power on-chain interactions, smart items, and player-driven systems in EVE Frontier.
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

EVE Tournaments Panel
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
It’s never been a better time to get into tournaments in EVE Online. Come and speak to CCP Zelus and some of the Alliance Tournament crew about all things tournaments!
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

Little Things
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Join us to suggest the little quality of life changes that you think would improve your everyday EVE experience!
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

Granular Memories of EVE - Chillx
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
A generative audio-visual installation inspired by EVE Online's original soundtrack.
Friday May 2, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC

12:30pm UTC

Are You Content With Your Content?
Friday May 2, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm UTC
Long-time NPSI advocate Keacte, former CSM Member and CEO of EVE Rookies Kshal Aideron, and alliance leader and meetup coordinator Sin Alarma will explore the ways players create and sustain content in New Eden, shining a light on the driving forces behind New Eden’s ever-evolving sandbox.
Friday May 2, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

1:00pm UTC

Undocking Into a New World
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
This fan-focused panel invites players to share their earliest memories of the game. Let’s laugh and reminisce together about our early adventures and discuss how we could make EVE more approachable.
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

1:00pm UTC

Real Life Space Panel
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
A panel following Dr. Ronald Turner talk; 'Helping to Make the EVE Universe a Reality: The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program'
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

1:00pm UTC

Carbon – Opening the Future: Our Journey to Open Source
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

1:30pm UTC

EVEconomics
Friday May 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm UTC
The CCP Data Team present Cool Data Stuff about the Economics of EVE Online. With Graphs!
Friday May 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

Physics of the Frontier
Friday May 2, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
An overview of the physics engine used in EVE Frontier and modifications from that of EVE Online
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

EVE Online’s Network Evolution (Quasar) Panel
Friday May 2, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:30pm UTC

It's Not Easy Growing a Supermassive Black Hole
Friday May 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm UTC
How in the universe do supermassive black holes get so big? Dr Becky Smethurst will challenge some of the common misconceptions about black holes and explain her cutting-edge science to understand how these mysterious objects actually grow. Along the way, she will revisit some iconic pop culture mentions of black holes and wormholes to reveal how scientifically accurate they really are. 
Friday May 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

3:00pm UTC

EVE Galaxy Conquest Panel
Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Join us for a discussion on EVE Galaxy Conquest, the 4x strategic mobile game set in the EVE universe - where players take command of powerful fleets to battle for dominance across the galaxy.
Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

3:00pm UTC

All Green on the Testing Front: The Art and Science of Quality Engineering
Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Step inside the world of quality engineering and find out how we catch issues before they catch you. CCP Amos and CCP Hawk walk you through new quality processes established in the last couple of years.
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

4:00pm UTC

EVE Keynote
Friday May 2, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm UTC
The past, present and future of New Eden. Join CCP Games developers live from EVE Fanfest for the latest on EVE Online - including an exclusive first look at this summer’s expansion - plus exciting updates on EVE Vanguard, EVE Frontier, and EVE Galaxy Conquest.
Friday May 2, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

6:00pm UTC

Pub Crawl: Gourmet Edition
Friday May 2, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
Enjoy a gourmet tasting experience through Reykjavik with capsuleers and developers, sampling local flavors and non-alcoholic drinks. The evening ends with entry to the Friday Fleet-Up Party at Gamla Bíó. This culinary adventure is a calm and delicious alternative to the Pub Crawl.

Friday 2 May, Starts at 18:00 – Departs from Harpa


Friday May 2, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

7:00pm UTC

Pub Crawl
Friday May 2, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
A true Fanfest favorite! Join capsuleers and devs on a lively pub crawl through Reykjavik, finishing off with a night of fun at the Friday Fleet-Up Party. Your ticket includes a Fanfest shot glass, beer, and a taste of a local spirit.

Starts at 19:00 in front of Harpa with some ⚔️ shenanigans
Departs from Harpa at 19:30 sharp

Friday May 2, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

9:00pm UTC

Friday Fleet-Up Party
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday May 3, 2025 1:00am UTC
The Friday Fleet-Up Party at the legendary Gamla bíó in downtown Reykjavik, where Pub Crawl goers, devs and Fanfest attendees gather for the Friday night!
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday May 3, 2025 1:00am UTC
Gamla Bíó Ingólfsstræti 2a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
 
Saturday, May 3
 

9:00am UTC

Registration / EVE Fanfest Info Desk
Saturday May 3, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Register and get all the info you need at the Fanfest Info Desk, Harpa - ground floor.
Saturday May 3, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

10:00am UTC

Art of EVE
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Exclusive look into the ever-evolving visual universe of New Eden. From reimagined cruisers to immersive spacescapes and new dynamic visual effects. Join us for an inside perspective on the future of art in EVE Online.
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

10:30am UTC

EVE Data AMA
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am UTC
Come join the CCP Data Team and in a free-for-all AMA panel.
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

10:30am UTC

Leadership Panel
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Speakers
Saturday May 3, 2025 10:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

Inventing the Universe Through Astrophysics
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Join us for a presentation about how we used astrophysics and grounded in science methods to create the Frontier universe.
Speakers
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

EVE Vanguard Keynote - From Vision to Reality
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Step inside the world of EVE Vanguard as we reveal what awaits players in Early Access. From a curated new player journey and an expanded arsenal of weapons and suits, to new biomes and modular battlegrounds built for endless conflict—this keynote offers the latest look at the systems and vision shaping the Vanguard experience. With major new features and systems being announced, plus the potential for both Vanguard players and EVE’s most powerful alliances to shape the war from the ground up, we’ll showcase why EVE Vanguard will set a new standard for the MMOFPS.
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:00am UTC

EVE Leaderboards / EVE Vanguard Demos
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 3:30pm UTC
EVE Online Leaderboards and hands-on EVE Vanguard demos at Silfuberg.
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 3:30pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

11:00am UTC

The Trade Hub
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm UTC
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!
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

11:30am UTC

EVE Frontier Keynote
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Get your first look at EVE Frontier, a new experience in the EVE universe. In this keynote-style presentation, the team will lift the curtain on the game’s setting, core ideas, and the vision behind the project.
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

11:30am UTC

Carbon Editor: Making Games with Graphite
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
A glimpse into how your favourite internet spaceship games are made, showcasing the Graphite Carbon editor.
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

12:00pm UTC

Silent Auction Finale at the Trade Hub
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm UTC
Silent Auction results and collection, if you´ve made a bid - do not miss this!
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

12:00pm UTC

Granular Memories of EVE - Chillx
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC
A generative audio-visual installation inspired by EVE Online's original soundtrack.
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm UTC

12:30pm UTC

EVE Summer Expansion Keynote
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm UTC
[REDACTED]
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

EVE Frontier Panel
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Join members of the EVE Frontier dev team as they discuss all things Frontier including visions for the future.
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Silfurberg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

Killmails
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
A technical deep-dive into the history of Killmails, how they work, and their future.
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:00pm UTC

Leadership and Growth Mindset
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
ZED-31BRAVO takes to the stage to discuss how professional life and real-world skills translate and shape EVE’s universe. As we all know, EVE is more than a game, and this talk will showcase the blending of the real and virtual worlds.
Speakers
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm UTC
Norðurljós Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

2:30pm UTC

EVE Online Expansion Panel 1
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm UTC
[REDACTED] Details published after EVE Keynote on the Friday.

To ask a question during the panel, please line up at the designated queue area on the ground floor of the Eldborg hall, near the stage.
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

3:00pm UTC

EVE Vanguard Panel
Saturday May 3, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Join members of the EVE Vanguard dev team as they discuss all things Vanguard including visions for the future.
Saturday May 3, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm UTC
Kaldalón Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

3:30pm UTC

EVE Online Expansion Panel 2 + Ship and Module Balance
Saturday May 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm UTC
Join us to discuss some of the secret things coming with the EVE Online Summer expansion, plus any and all balance topics.

To ask a question during the panel, please line up at the designated queue area on the ground floor of the Eldborg hall, near the stage.
Saturday May 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

4:30pm UTC

Closing Ceremony
Saturday May 3, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm UTC
Before you all warp off, we’ll take one last look back at everything that made this Fanfest special, including a nod to some of the alliances that have stood the test of time. Until next time, fly safe and o7
Saturday May 3, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm UTC
Eldborg Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

8:00pm UTC

Party at the Top of the World
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00pm - Sunday May 4, 2025 1:00am UTC
Celebrate EVE Online with capsuleers and developers at the Party at the Top of the World. This night is already included in the Fanfest pass, but separate tickets are available for travel companions. Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Harpa, Reykjavik’s iconic concert hall.

20:00 - House opens
21:00 - Cro7wd Control - LIVE
22:00 - EVE Audio presents: Wormhole Music Research Laboratories - LIVE
23:00 - FM Belfast - LIVE
00:00 - DJ Viktor Birgiss
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00pm - Sunday May 4, 2025 1:00am UTC
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
 
Sunday, May 4
 

2:00pm UTC

Sunday Soak at Sky Lagoon
Sunday May 4, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm UTC
Unwind at the end of Fanfest Week with a relaxing soak in the geothermal waters of Sky Lagoon. Attendees can purchase their own tickets to enjoy this informal chill session with stunning views of the ocean and sky.

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm UTC
Sky Lagoon Vesturvör 44-48, 200 Kópavogur, Iceland
 
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