Wake-up call! - Putting life sciences in Iceland on the map: SI & Business Iceland
The diverse and innovation-driven life sciences industry is rapidly gaining ground in Iceland — and now is the time to make its full potential visible.
Join us for a dynamic morning event hosted by Samtök iðnaðarins (SI) and Business Iceland, where we shine a spotlight on one of the country’s most promising sectors.
Program
08:30 – Doors open
Coffee, light breakfast, and networking.
09:00 – Opening Address
Dr. Alma Möller, Minister of Health, delivers the keynote welcome.
09:10 – Presentation of Industry Mapping
Dr. Sandra Mjöll Jónsdóttir Buch, PhD in Biomedical and Life Sciences, presents the newly completed mapping of the Icelandic life sciences and health tech industry, based on five key trends shaping the sector.
09:40 – Panel Discussion: “What’s next?”
A conversation on opportunities, challenges, and actions ahead for the industry, featuring:
• Sesselja Ómarsdóttir - CEO, Genís
• Jónína Guðmundsdóttir - CEO, Coripharma
• Davíð Björn Þórisson - CPO & Founder, Leviosa
• Kjartan Þórsson - CEO & Co-Founder, Prescriby
• Orri Björnsson - CEO, Algalíf Iceland
Panel moderator is Dr. Ólafur Baldursson, chief medical officer at National University Hospital of Iceland
The event will be moderated by Erla Tinna Stefánsdóttir, Key account manager at SI.
What to expect:
• Exclusive launch of a comprehensive industry mapping, offering an in-depth overview of Iceland’s life sciences landscape.
• The analysis is structured around five key trends that are shaping the future of the sector — from innovation and investment to talent and global competitiveness.
• Panel discussion with leading voices from industry and policy, focusing on these critical questions:
“What’s next, what is the industry´s growth projection?
How do we turn insights into action and put Iceland firmly on
the global life sciences map?"
Wake up, connect with peers, and be part of a powerful conversation about Iceland’s future in this vital field!