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!
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Haraldur Þorleifsson
CEO / Founder of Ueno
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Hanna Katrín Friðriksson
Minister of Industries of Iceland
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Finnur Pind
Co-founder and CEO at Treble
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Ragne Maasel
Head of Impact at Oyster Bay Venture Capital
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Erki Ani
CEO & Co-Founder at Jälle Technologies
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Helga Sigrún Hermannsdóttir
Founder/Chief Product and Science Officer at Dóttir Skin
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Gabriele Poteliunaite
Principal at Balnord VC
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Kristi Kurvits
Program Manager at Techstars
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Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir
Founder & Lava Ambassador at Lava Show
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R. Michael Hendrix
Founder at Huldunótur
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Leslie Kapin
Partner, Director of Impact at Astanor
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Matt Penneycard
Founding Partner at Ada Ventures
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Logi Már Einarsson
Minister of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education
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Hildur Einarsdóttir
CEO at Advania
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Karl Birgir Björnsson
CEO & co-founder at Hefring Marine
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Eric Archembeau
Founder & Managing partner at Astanor
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Mark Emil Hermansen
Managing partner at Kost Capital
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Inbal Colley-Croitoru
Partner at Colley Capital
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Shan Shan Wong
Chief Business Officer at C-Gen.Ai
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Jennifer Bushman
Co-founder at Fed by Blue
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Dr. Thor Sigfússon
Founder & Chairman at Iceland Ocean Cluster
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Rune Theill
CEO & Founder at Rockstart
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Mundi Vondi
CEO & Co-founder at Klang Games
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Lóa Fatou Einarsdóttir
COO at GOOD GOOD