Speakers 2026

Our speaker lineup brings together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries—each shaping the future with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. With their unique insights, they’ll ignite new conversations, challenge conventional thinking and inspire exciting collaborations.

Look who’s joining us at Iceland Innovation Week 2026!

  • Haraldur Þorleifsson

    CEO / Founder of Ueno

  • Hanna Katrín Friðriksson

    Minister of Industries of Iceland


  • Finnur Pind

    Co-founder and CEO at Treble


  • Sara Lind Guðbergsdóttir

    Country Director at Climeworks Iceland

  • Ragne Maasel

    Head of Impact at Oyster Bay Venture Capital


  • Erki Ani

    CEO & Co-Founder at Jälle Technologies

  • Gabriele Poteliunaite

    Principal at Balnord VC


  • Ellert Arnarson

    CFO at Amaroq

  • Kristi Kurvits

    Program Manager at Techstars 

  • Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir

    Founder & Lava Ambassador at Lava Show


  • Gísli Ragnar Guðmundsson

    Country Lead at New Nordics AI

  • Clara Gandslandt

    Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Iceland

  • R. Michael Hendrix

    Founder at Huldunótur

  • Leslie Kapin

    Partner, Director of Impact at Astanor

  • Helga Sigrún Hermannsdóttir

    Founder/Chief Product and Science Officer at Dóttir Skin

  • Matt Penneycard

    Founding Partner at Ada Ventures

  • Logi Már Einarsson á Iceland Innovation Week

    Logi Már Einarsson

    Minister of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education

  • Hildur Einarsdóttir á Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Hildur Einarsdóttir

    CEO at Advania

  • Karl Birgir Björnsson at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Karl Birgir Björnsson

    CEO & co-founder at Hefring Marine

  • Eric Archambeau at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Eric Archambeau

    Founder & Managing partner at Astanor

  • Mark Emil Hermansen at Iceland Innovation Week

    Mark Emil Hermansen

    Managing partner at Kost Capital

  • Shan Shan Wong at Iceland Innovation Week

    Shan Shan Wong

    Chief Business Officer at C-Gen.Ai

  • Jennifer Bushman at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Jennifer Bushman

    Co-founder at Fed by Blue

  • Rune Theill at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Rune Theill

    CEO & Founder at Rockstart

  • Mundi Vondi at Iceland Innovation Week

    Mundi Vondi

    CEO & Co-founder at Klang Games

  • Dr. Thor Sigfússon

    Dr. Thor Sigfússon

    Founder & Chairman at Iceland Ocean Cluster

  • Lóa Fatou Einarsdóttir at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Lóa Fatou Einarsdóttir

    COO at GOOD GOOD

  • Helga Valfells

    Founding Partner at Crowberry Capital

  • Valerie Bures

    Partner & MD Dach at XAnge

  • Réka R. Artner

    Head at BOLD Community

  • Fabian Siegel

    Partner at LifeX Ventures

  • Daragh Brown

    Senior Regional Representative for Scandinavia and Iceland at European Investment Fund

  • Arna Harðardóttir

    CEO at Helix

  • Payal J. Shah

    Board member at WomenTechIceland

  • Frederik Jensen

    Founder & CEO at SUMM ingredients

  • Alicja Lei

    Head of B2B, Digido

  • Stella Stoyanova

    Head of Data and Modeling, Crowberry Capital

  • Vala Valþórsdóttir

    CEO, Aurora Abalone

  • Shruthi Basappa

    Founding Partner, SEI Studio

  • Ingvar Helgason

    CEO, Stratis

  • Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir

    Chief Development Officer, atNorth

  • Francesco Corea

    Fractional Head of Data, DataHunt

  • Mark Post

    Chief Scientific Officer, Mosa Meat

  • Björn Örvar

    Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and EVP of Business Development, ORF Genetics

  • Elina Zheleva

    Managing Partner and Director, launchlabs Sofia

  • Paul Hourican

    Head of Creative Industries,  Namier Capital

  • Chef Stéphanie Baryluk

    Co-Founder, Red Seal Indigenous Chef, Nihkhah

  • Laura Sinisalo

    Brand & Marketing Director, Solar Foods

  • Ailish McLaughlin

    Head of Solutions, UnlikelyAI

  • Dr. Ari Kristinn Jónsson

    President, NATO Innovation Fund

  • Sif Björnsdóttir

    Head of Community & Growth, Merantix AI Campus

  • Maria Smith

    Secretary-General at Axfoundation

  • Jón Kaldal

    Manager and spokesperson at The Icelandic Wildlife Fund's (IWF)


  • Nina Hajikhanian

    General Manager, EMEA at Patagonia


  • Navroop Mitter

    Founder & CEO at ArmorText

  • Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir

    Member of Parliament in Iceland

  • Steindór Oddur Ellertsson

    CEO at Careflux

  • Bart Cameron

    Editor-in-chief at The Reykjavík Grapevine

  • Lennart Velten

    Associate at NATO Innovation Fund

  • Elín Magnúsdóttir

    CRM Director at 1939 Games

  • Andy Mann

    Co-Founder at SeaLegacy USA

  • Jón Skírnir Ágústsson

    VP of Artificial Intelligence and Data Research at Nox Medical

  • Christoph Zinsser

    VP Finance at Paebbl

  • Stefanía Benónísdóttir

    Director of The University of Iceland Centre for AI at University of Iceland

  • Eiður Smári Valsson

    Fleet Manager at Artic Trucks Polar

  • Kári Helgason

    Head of Research & Innovation at Carbfix

  • Dr. Ingunn Gunnarsdóttir

    Leader of Innovation at ON Power

  • Kristinn Hafliðason

    General Manager at VAXA Technologies

  • Martin Coulter

    News editor at Sifted

  • Rünno Allikivi

    EIFO

  • Katrín Jakobsdóttir

    Independent Consultant & Former Prime Minister, New Nordics AI Iceland

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