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 Archembeau at Iceland Innovation Week 2026

    Eric Archembeau

    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

    Culture & Consumer Lead at Smitten

  • Frederik Jensen

    Founder & CEO at SUMM ingredients

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