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6. maí 2025 Almennar fréttir Iðnaður og hugverk Nýsköpun

Kynning á íslenskum líftækniiðnaði í Nýsköpunarvikunni

Í Nýsköpunarvikunni standa Samtök iðnaðarins og Íslandsstofa fyrir viðburði um íslenskan líftækniiðnað þriðjudaginn 13. maí kl. kl. 8.30-10.00 í Grósku. Fundurinn fer fram á ensku. Þátttaka er ókeypis en nauðsynlegt er að skrá sig hér.

Kynning á viðburðinum:

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 for Reykjavik Science City 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
• Matthías Leifsson - CEO, Leviosa
• Kjartan Þórsson - CEO, 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!

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