Rannís, Íslandsstofa, Hugverkastofan, and the Kría Innovation Fund are hosting the Innovation Summit 2026 in Gróska on October 29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The 2026 Icelandic Innovation Awards will be presented in Parliament..
Innovation Summit 2026 will this time focus on innovation in rural areas – opportunities, challenges, and the diverse ideas that become a reality across the country.
Registration for the Innovation Summit
At the conference, dynamic companies and entrepreneurs from various industries and regions will share their experiences of building and developing innovation outside the capital region. What does it take for a good idea to grow and thrive in rural areas? What opportunities are there in the local knowledge and unique characteristics of different regions?
Through a variety of presentations and discussions, the goal will be to shed light on the power of innovation across the country and the conditions that can foster further growth and value creation. At the end of the conference, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Economic Affairs, will present the 2026 Icelandic Innovation Awards.