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April 28-29

Austurbæjarbíó

Reykjavík

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Iceland Innovation Week brings together founders, investors, creatives, policymakers and curious minds from all over the world for a week of meaningful connections, ideas and experiences across Reykjavík.

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WHAT'S ON

What to expect

Join us for a two day summit designed to spark ideas, build partnerships and shape what's next.

Program

Hear from founders, thinkers, and technologists leading the way in sustainable innovation

Exhibition Area

A snapshot of what’s being built in Iceland and beyond. Startups, companies, new technology and ideas worth stopping for.

Networking

Founders, investors, operators and curious minds. Some meetings are planned. The best ones might not be.

Side Events

Side events are the heart of Iceland Innovation Week, turning the whole city into a festival of ideas, connections, and unexpected experiences.

SPEAKERS

We've had some pretty cool people over

A few of the brilliant minds who have joined us on stage over the years.

All speakers

Halli Þorlefs

Ueno

Founder

A young man with dark hair smiles at the camera, set against a modern indoor background.

Eric Archambeau

Astanor

Founder & Managing partner

A smiling young woman in a pink blouse stands in an office setting, with soft lighting and a professional backdrop.

Katrín Jakobsdóttir

New Nordics AI Iceland

Independent Consultant & Former Prime Minister

A smiling person with curly hair, wearing a leather jacket, stands in a cozy indoor setting.

Hildur Einarsdóttir

Advania

CEO

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson

Industries of Iceland

Minister

Ellert Arnarson

Amaroq

CFO

Nina Hajikhanian

Patagonia

General Manager, EMEA

Andy Mann

SeaLegacy USA

Co-Founder

Shan Shan Wong

C-Gen.Ai

Chief Business Officer

All speakers

APRIL 28-29 2027

Agenda

Iceland Innovation Week

April 28

Founders in Focus

  • Roll up your sleeves. A day of workshops, hands-on sessions built for founders and the things they’re figuring out right now.

Investor day

  • An intimate gathering of investors, where Icelandic nature meets global capital. A day away from the conference noise, built around real conversations and new connections.

Fermented Shark Tank Semi Finals

  • A returning classic at Iceland Innovation Week — where founders take the stage and pitch under pressure after taking a bite of fermented shark and a shot of Brennivín. Ten selected companies will step up to pitch, with only a few making it through to the finals.

April 29

Main Program

  • Two stages, two perspectives. The Future Stage looks at what’s changing around us, while the Founder Stage gets into the stories, lessons and realities of building companies.

Ok, bye: The Power Shift

  • The part you won’t find anywhere else. Our signature climate theater turns keynotes, conversations and performances into one live show — this year exploring power in all its forms.

Afterparty

  • You’ve done the talks. You’ve done the networking. Now we dance.

April 28

Founders in Focus

  • Roll up your sleeves. A day of workshops, hands-on sessions built for founders and the things they’re figuring out right now.

Investor day

  • An intimate gathering of investors, where Icelandic nature meets global capital. A day away from the conference noise, built around real conversations and new connections.

Fermented Shark Tank Semi Finals

  • A returning classic at Iceland Innovation Week — where founders take the stage and pitch under pressure after taking a bite of fermented shark and a shot of Brennivín. Ten selected companies will step up to pitch, with only a few making it through to the finals.

April 29

Official Program

  • Two stages, two perspectives. The Future Stage looks at what’s changing around us, while the Founder Stage gets into the stories, lessons and realities of building companies.

Ok, bye: The Power Shift

  • The part you won’t find anywhere else. Our signature climate theater turns keynotes, conversations and performances into one live show — this year exploring power in all its forms.

Afterparty

  • You’ve done the talks. You’ve done the networking. Now we dance.

April 28

Founders in Focus

  • Roll up your sleeves. A day of workshops, hands-on sessions built for founders and the things they’re figuring out right now.

Investor day

  • An intimate gathering of investors, where Icelandic nature meets global capital. A day away from the conference noise, built around real conversations and new connections.

Fermented Shark Tank Semi Finals

  • A returning classic at Iceland Innovation Week — where founders take the stage and pitch under pressure after taking a bite of fermented shark and a shot of Brennivín. Ten selected companies will step up to pitch, with only a few making it through to the finals.

April 29

Main Program

  • Two stages, two perspectives. The Future Stage looks at what’s changing around us, while the Founder Stage gets into the stories, lessons and realities of building companies.

Ok, bye: The Power Shift

  • The part you won’t find anywhere else. Our signature climate theater turns keynotes, conversations and performances into one live show — this year exploring power in all its forms.

Afterparty

  • You’ve done the talks. You’ve done the networking. Now we dance.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Iceland Innovation Week is one of my favorite Nordic events. Innovation Week brings together Nordic founders with investors and ecosystem heroes from both sides of the Atlantic. A strong Icelandic creative vibe permeates the event. As an investor its a chance to meet LPs and founders in unusual surroundings such as on a hike, in a hot tub and in a sculpture garden.”

    Helga Valfells

    Crowberry Capital

  • "Iceland Innovation Week is one of my favorite Nordic events. Innovation Week brings together Nordic founders with investors and ecosystem heroes from both sides of the Atlantic. A strong Icelandic creative vibe permeates the event. As an investor its a chance to meet LPs and founders in unusual surroundings such as on a hike, in a hot tub and in a sculpture garden.”

    Helga Valfells

    Crowberry Capital

PRICING

Get your ticket

Iceland Innovation Week is guaranteed to sell out—register early and benefit from early bird pricing.

General Pass

€380

Gives you access to:

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

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General Pass

€380

Gives you access to:

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

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Investor Pass

€400

Gives you access to:

Investor Day

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

Investor Pass

€400

Gives you access to:

Investor Day

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

Startup Pass

€110

Gives you access to:

Founders in Focus workshops

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

Startup Pass

€110

Gives you access to:

Founders in Focus workshops

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

Student Pass

€80

Gives you access to:

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

Student Pass

€80

Gives you access to:

IIW Main Day

Meeting Tool & Networking Area

Ok, bye Climate Theatre

Afterparty

Buy your ticket

PARTNERS

We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of forward-thinking companies and organisations.

All partners

FAQ

FAQ

We love your questions! To make this easier we collected the most asked questions.

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Where does the festival take place?

This year, Iceland Innovation Week takes over Austurbæjarbíó, our brand new home and one of Reykjavík’s most iconic venues. We’re super excited to bring the energy of the festival into this historic space.

Where can I buy a festival pass?

You can buy a festival pass on our website!

What are the dates for 2027?

Iceland Innovation Week official festival program will take place on April 28- 29 2026. Side events will take place throughout the whole week 26-29th April 2027.

Is Iceland Innovation Week a festival or a conference?

Iceland Innovation Week is a festival. Why? Because we like to celebrate innovation in all its forms! Even though we have one official festival venue the side events take place all over Reykjavík making it into a full blown festival extravaganza.

I would like to become a partner and host an event, what are the next steps?

Wonderful! We offer a variety of partnership packages for: Startups Community SME’s Large enterprises/public institutions Our custom made angel partnerships. Please contact Melkorka (melkorka@innovationweek.is for further inquiries)

I am thinking about bringing over a delegation, what are the next steps?

We would be stoked to have you over! Please email info@innovationweek.is or further information.