CONFERENCE PROGRAM
| Time | Wednesday, May 3rd |
20:00 - 22:00 |
Meet and Greet in the lobby at Gróska |
| Time | Thursday, May 4th |
08:00 - 09:00 |
Gróska LobbyRegistration |
09:00-09:15 |
Gróska AuditoriumWelcome speechesJörundur Ragnarsson, Conference Host
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09:15 - 10:15 |
Gróska AuditoriumScience Parks - Importance, International Collaboration and Future Vision09:15 - 09:30Sigurður Magnús Garðarsson, Chair of Board University of Iceland Science Park - 'University of Iceland Science Park: Iceland's Innovation Hub'09:30 - 09:45Lena Miranda, CEO Linköping Science Park, Vice Chairman, International Association of Science Parks (IASP) - 'Importance of International Collaboration and Addressing Societal Challenges'09:45 - 10:00Salvatore Majorana, Director Kilometro Rosso Innovation Park, Bergamo, President of the European Division of IASP - 'What Makes Science Parks Successful?'10:00 - 10:15Q&A Moderated by Jörundur Ragnarsson |
10:15 - 10:30 |
Coffee break |
10:30 - 11:45 |
Gróska AuditoriumThe University of Iceland Science Park - Networking Point for Innovation'Mýrin - University of Iceland Science Park Innovation Centre' - Þórey Einarsdóttir, Deputy CEO UI Science Park'Gróska Creative Community' - Sigurður Ólafsson, Director'Reykjavík Science City: The Perfect Environment' - Jarþrúður Ásmundsdóttir, Head of Innovation & Technology, Business IcelandCCP Games Offices - Gróska 3rd fl. 'Creating Virtual Worlds: CCP Games' - Eldar Ástþórsson, Senior Brand Manager |
11:45 - 12:55 |
Lunch |
12:55 - 14:30
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Gróska AuditoriumSpace Research and Science ParksLive from NASADr. Christyl Johnson, NASA Deputy Director for Technology and Research Investments - 'NASA’s Moon to Mars Plans, and Opportunities for International Participation'Gróska AuditoriumHelga Kristín Torfadóttir, Geologist and Ph.D. Candidate in Volcanology and Petrology, University of Iceland - 'Why is Iceland so Unique for Space-Related Research and Field Work'Live from Arizona University Dr. Christopher Hamilton, Planetary Volcanologist, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, The University of Arizona - 'Iceland as an Analog Site for Planetary Exploration'Þorvaldur Þórðarson, Professor in Volcanology and Petrology, Faculty of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland - Panel discussionModerator: Sævar Helgi Bragason, Author and Science communication specialist |
14:30 - 15:00 |
Gróska AuditoriumA Sustainable Future - European Science Park PerspectivesModerator: Ebba Lund, CEO IASPPanelists:Agnes von Matuschka, CEO Potsdam Science Park, GermanyMar Cervera, Businsess Development, Alicante Science Park, SpainTom Palenius, CEO Turku Science Park, FinlandHrólfur Jónsson, CEO University of Iceland Science Park |
15:00 - 15:15 |
Coffee break |
15:15 - 16:15 |
Gróska AuditoriumInnovation in IcelandÁslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir - Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation - 'Ingenuity Harnessed for Sustainability'
Kári Helgason, PhD, Head of Research & Innovation, Carbfix - 'Carbfix: From an Idea on Paper to a Global Climate Solution'Kiddi Hróbjartsson, Managing Director, Running Tide Iceland – 'Ocean Carbon Removal: The Next Frontier in Ocean-Related Innovation?'Moderator: Mieke de Bruin, Community Manager, Utrecht Science Park |
16:30 - 17:15 |
Alvotech AuditoriumAlvotech and The Science Park - Mutual BenefitsJóhann G. Jóhannsson, Co-founder of AlvotechSesselja Ómarsdóttir, PhD, Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Alvotech and professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Iceland |
18:15 |
Short boat ride to the island Viðey. Departure from Skarfabakki |
19:00 - 22:00 |
Conference dinner at Viðey Island |
| Time | Friday, May 5th |
09:00 - 09:15 |
Coffee at Gróska |
09:15 - 10:15 |
Gróska AuditoriumWill innovation solve climate change, or will we have to change our lifestyle and consumption?Andri Snær Magnason, Writer and Documentary Film Maker - 'Can Technology Save What Technology Caused?'Kjartan Örn Ólafsson, CEO Transition Labs - 'We Accelerate the World's Transition to a Climate Positive Future'
Dr. Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir, Professor in PhilosophyModerator: Mieke de Bruin, Community Manager, Utrecht Science Park |
10:15 - 10:30 |
Coffee break at Gróska Lobby |
10:30 - 11:45 |
Auditorium at GróskaBreakthrough Energy Potentials: Fusion Energy and MagmaDr. John Ludden, Senior Research Associate, GEORG Geothermal Research Cluster and Board Chair Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) Iceland'Energy & Volcano Research and Innovation at Mt. Krafla, NE Iceland'
Dr. Sveinn Ólafsson, Research Professor in Physics, University of Iceland -'Fusion Energy and the Different Possible Paths to the Magma of the Nuclear Force'Randolph Bell, Head of International Government Affairs, Commonwealth Fusion Systems'The Path to Commercial Fusion Energy'Moderator: Hjalti Páll Ingólfsson, Managing Director GEORG Geothermal Cluster |
11:45 - 12:10 |
Auditorium at GróskaIASP Upcoming EventsEbba Lund, CEO IASP - 'Luxembourg: IASP 2023 World Conference and IASP 2024 European Division Event'Salvatore Majorana, President, European Division of IASP- Closing RemarksHrólfur Jónsson, CEO UI Science Park - Closing remarks |
12:10 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
13:00 - 18:00 |
Two choices of technical tours:HS Orka, Svartsengi Geothermal Power Station following a refreshing visit to the Blue Lagoon.
ON Power, Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station following a refreshing visit to Sky Lagoon. |
18:00 |
Gróska LobbyReturn to Gróska for a short farewell toast. |
