Frá: 9:00-15:30&nbsp;Vísindagarðar efna til&nbsp;gervigreindardags í Mýrinni, Grósku 3. september þar sem NVIDIA í samstarfi við Advania leiða þig inn í heim gervigreindar með hagnýtri vinnusmiðju og lifandi sýnikennslu. Þetta er sjaldgæft tækifæri til að kynnast nýjustu lausnum frá einu áhrifamesta tæknifyrirtæki heims.&nbsp;Eftir hádegi tekur við metnaðarfull dagskrá þar sem fyrirlesarar úr fjölbreyttum atvinnugreinum fjalla um gervigreind út frá nýsköpun, hagnýtingu í daglegu starfi, skapandi nálgun og framtíðarmöguleikum í íslensku samfélagi og atvinnulífi. Dagurinn er kjörinn vettvangur fyrir frumkvöðla og háskólanema sem brenna fyrir nýrri tækni og vilja sækja sér innblástur til að takast á við áskoranir framtíðarinnar. Að lokinni dagskrá verður þátttakendum boðið í happy hour þar sem hugmyndir og samtöl flæða áfram.

Breakout

Isabella Gleerup

Senior sales specialist for NVIDIA AI Enterprise

Ralph Stocker 

Viðar Pétur Styrkársson

Stefnumót við Gervigreind. Fyrirlestrar, vinnusmiðjur og sýnikennsla með NVIDIA, Advania og fleirum

Hildur Einarsdóttir forstjóri Advania á Íslandi býður ráðstefnugesti velkomna.&nbsp;&nbsp;Haustráðstefna Advania fer fram dagana 3. og 4. september 2025 á vefnum og í Hörpu.&nbsp;&nbsp;Að mæta á ráðstefnu eins og <a href="https://haustradstefna.advania.is/" target="_BLANK">Haustráðstefnu Advania</a> getur verið dýrmætt. Þar gefst tækifæri til þess að hitta fólk úr bransanum, mögulega samstarfsaðila, fjárfesta og viðskiptavini. Að byggja upp þessi tengsl getur opnað dyr að nýjum tækifærum.

Online

Hildur Einarsdóttir

Opening remarks

Erindið fjallar um gagnaver sem skila aftur til samfélagsins. Þá hefur Stormur Datacenters ehf verið leiðandi í því að reisa gagnaver á köldum svæðum til þess að tvínýta raforku sem notuð er undir rafhitun, ásamt því að þróa flytjanlegar gagnaverseiningar sem geta komið strandaðri raforku í verk. Við trúum að örgagnaver séu frábær kostur fyrir köldu svæði Íslands.

Stofnandi og forstjóri Stormur Datacenters

Leifur Steinn Gunnarsson

Gagnaver sem hjálpa

Heiðrún will share her entrepreneurial path in innovation, leveraging what she learned from running a global product information department to creating a successful design brand. She’ll show how this led to her discovery of AI’s potential to help her build an industry-changing retail tech solutions to accelerate digital transformation in industries traditionally slow to adapt.

Heiðrún Ósk Sigfúsdóttir

AIconomies of Scale: leveraging a passion for product knowledge to drive change in fashion

Leitarhegðun&nbsp;er að færast úr Google leitarvélinni yfir í AI tól eins og ChatGPT og Perplexity, en hvernig tryggjum við að þessi tól finni okkar vef og vísi notendum á hann? Í þessu stutta erindi fá þátttakendur hnitmiðað yfirlit yfir hvernig AI les og túlkar vefi og hvað þarf til að efni verði sýnilegt, skiljanlegt og trúverðugt. Við förum yfir nokkur lykilatriði til að verða AI sýnileg: framsetning og skipulag efnis, Schema markup, tæknilegt aðgengi og ai 'crawl' slóðir, traust og ferskleika. Erindinu lýkur með afhendingu á gátlista sem nýtist markaðsfólki, vefstjórum og tækniteymum.

Þróunarstjóri og sérfræðingur tæknilausna Datera

Tryggvi Freyr Elínarson 

Er ChatGPT ekki örugglega að finna vefinn þinn?

At first, Agentic AI might have seemed like the subject of yet another short-lived hype cycle. Yet, over the past few years, it has established itself as the primary method for building AI-enabled applications. In this session, we'll talk about the primary concepts that developers, IT decision makers, and AI enthusiasts need to consider when developing agentic AI systems. Along the way, we'll have a look at some of the latest tools and capabilities that you can use for building AI agents today!&nbsp;

Henri Schulte

The Agentic Future - Building AI applications that reason, act, and learn

Í umræðu um sjálfbæra vinnustaði gleymist oft hið augljósa: Fólkið okkar. Því sjálfbærni snýst auðvitað ekki bara um loftslagsmál og orkuskipti heldur líka um þann verðmæta auð sem býr í fólkinu okkar. Fyrirtæki sem vilja dafna og vera samkeppnishæf í síbreytilegu og krefjandi viðskiptaumhverfi þurfa að huga að sjálfbærni mannauðs - og þar gegna stjórnendur lykilhlutverki. Í erindinu rýnir Helena í það hvernig sjálfbær forysta mótar vinnuumhverfi sem styður við starfsfólk og ýtir undir helgun, vellíðan og starfsánægju. Slík forysta skapar aðstæður þar sem starfsfólk fær tækifæri til að vaxa, starfsmannavelta minnkar og þrautseigja eykst. Við rýnum í hlutverk og ábyrgð stjórnenda sem þurfa að ganga fram með góðu fordæmi, þora rjúfa þögnina um andlegar áskoranir og bera einlæga umhyggju fyrir samstarfsfólki sínu. Og geta stigið inn þegar þeirra er þörf. Því þegar öllu er á botninn hvolft eru anleg heilsa og sjálfbær forysta nátengd. Sjálfbærni snýst um að fara vel með auðlindir og án mannauðs er enginn auður til að skapa.&nbsp;

Stofnandi og sérfræðingur hjá Mental ráðgjöf

Helena Jónsdóttir

Mannauður sem sjálfbær auðlind

Í erindinu fer Birna Íris yfir það hvernig rammasamningur Stafræns Íslands hefur umbreytt opinberum innkaupum á sviði þróunar, nýsköpunar og tækniþjónustu. Rammasamningurinn gefur hinu opinbera tækifæri til að efla störf í íslensku atvinnulífi á sviði hugbúnaðargerðar og tækni.&nbsp;

Birna Íris Jónsdóttir

Rammasamningur Stafræns Íslands - umbreytingarafl í nýsköpun og þróun

Netsvik eru orðin ein umfangsmesta glæpastarfsemi heimsins, samhliða ólöglegri vopnasölu og fíkniefnaviðskiptum. Á Íslandi hófust netsvik fyrir alvöru fyrir um þremur árum og hafa síðan þá aukist verulega, sérstaklega þar sem fjármagnshöft og tungumál eru ekki lengur hindranir fyrir glæpamenn. Öryggi viðskiptavina Arion er okkur afar mikilvægt. Við trúum því að án markvissrar fræðslu og aukinnar vitundar sé erfitt að sporna við þeim netógnum sem steðja að í dag – svo við fórum af stað og úr varð örþáttaröðin Sönn svikamál og Arion Escape, flóttaherbergi sem fékk hárin á jafnvel slyngustu netskúrkum til að rísa.

Guðjón Ólafsson og Ósvald Jarl Traustason

Vörumst netsvik saman

Stærsta ógnin við SaaS-fyrirtæki er ekki samkeppnin, heldur viðskiptavinurinn sjálfur. Með tilkomu gervigreindar hverfur múrinn milli notenda og forritara. Sem byggingarverkfræðingur smíða ég nú sérsniðnar tæknilausnir fyrir íslenskan byggingariðnað – verkefni sem áður kröfðust heils hugbúnaðarteymis. Í erindinu sýni ég hvernig sérfræðingar geta nú sjálfir umbreytt gögnum og þekkingu í fullmótaðar lausnir án milliliða.Vibe coding byltingin er hafin. Er fyrirtækið þitt tilbúið?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hjörtur Sigurðsson

Næsti forritari fyrirtækisins... er ekki forritari

Í erindi sínu munu Jóhannes og Tómas útskýra hvers vegna gervigreindin er líkleg til að gjörbylta núverandi starfsháttum lögfræðinga. Gervigreindin á ekki aðeins að geta aukið skilvirkni lögfræðinga verulega, heldur á hún líka að geta stuðlað að vandaðri lögfræðilegum úrlausnum ef rétt er staðið að málum með ábyrgri notkun og beitingu gagnrýnnar hugsunar. Jóhannes og Tómas munu einnig fjalla um líkleg samfélagsleg áhrif af notkun gervigreindar í lögfræðitengdum málum, þ.m.t. hvernig nýta megi gervigreind til að efla réttarvitund almennings og auka réttaröryggi borgaranna.&nbsp;

Jóhannes Eiríksson og Tómas Eiríksson

Gervigreindin verður leikbreytir í störfum lögfræðinga!

Erindið fjallar um möguleika nýtingu ölduorku við Íslandsstrendur, ástæður þess að orkukosturinn hefur ekki verið nýttur hingað til, hverjir eru kostir og ókostir og hvenær má gera ráð fyrir því að ölduorka verði vænlegur kostur til orku vinnslu.

Eyvar Örn Geirsson

Ölduorka við Íslandsstrendur – Ónotaður orkukostur framtíðar

This keynote goes beyond the technical jargon - examining how digital transformation, if left unchecked, risks deepening exclusion. Drawing from real-world case studies, data, and frontline conversations, Hannah challenges attendees to approach inclusion not as an afterthought, but as an intentional and foundation design principle. From AI ethics to digital infrastructure, she will display a bold vision for tech that serves all people.

Consultant, Public speaker, Travelpreneur

Hannah Ajala-Rahman

 Equity by Design: Who’s Left Behind in a Digital Europe?

Í heimi þar sem offramboð er af gögnum og stefnumótun gleymum við oft að hlusta á okkar eigin eðlishvöt. Í þessu erindi verður farið yfir mikilvægi þess að fylgja innsæinu – sérstaklega þegar leiðin framundan er óljós. Með raunverulegum dæmum skoðum við hvernig það að samstilla innsæi og grunngildi getur leitt til betri ákvarðana og varanlegs árangurs. Innsæið okkar eitt og sér er þó ekki nóg, en ákvarðanirnar sem við tökum verða einnig að skilja eftir jákvæð áhrif í samfélaginu. Hvort sem um er að ræða hagnaðardrifna fjármögnun sem styrkir mikilvæg málefni, eða í gegnum verkefni sem hafa bein samfélagsleg áhrif, þá hafa fyrirtæki mikil að segja um mótun framtíðarinnar. Áskorunin er einföld: Treystu innsæinu og notaðu það til að gera heiminn betri.

Sérfræðingur, rannsókna og nýsköpupunarsvið Rannís

Kolfinna Tómasdóttir

Frá magatilfinningu til samfélagslegra áhrifa

Rafrusl er ört vaxandi úrgangshópur á heimsvísu, en yfir 10 ára tímabil er talið hann vaxi um þriðjung. Verandi leiðandi fyrirtæki í upplýsingatæknigeiranum í Evrópu, er það m.a. á ábyrgð okkar að lengja líftíma rafbúnaðar og halda raftækjum í hringrás. Ásta fjallar um það hvernig Advania er að tækla vandamálið, bæði á Íslandi og erlendis.

Verkefnastjóri sjálfbærni hjá Advania á Íslandi

Ásta Maack

Endurnýjun í stað úreldingar: Lengjum líftíma raftækja

16:00 - Welcome to Women in Technology in partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA&nbsp;16:30 Hildur Einarsdóttir, CEO of Advania&nbsp;16:45 Isabella Gleerup, Partner Manager, Nordics &amp; UK, NVIDIA&nbsp;17:00 Sanna Nieminen, Client Solutions Sales Development | Europe North, Dell Technologies&nbsp;17:15 - Q&amp;A and networking

Sanna Nieminen

Women in tech

From: 8:15 - 9:30&nbsp;From emerging trends and adoption strategies to cutting-edge infrastructure and agentic AI, we’ll explore how Oracle’s robust AI portfolio is helping organizations innovate, scale, and deliver measurable business impact. Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to accelerate it, discover how Oracle and Advania can support your path forward.

Vice President Artificial Intelligence at Oracle

Neil Sholay

Gervigreindarvegferð Oracle – Framtíðarsýn & hagnýting í nútíð

Join us on September 4th at Harpa (Kaldalón Hall), 8:15 - 9:30, for an exclusive educational deep dive into the world of Enterprise AI and Generative AI, brought to you by Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, and Advania.This free breakout session will explore how leading tech innovators are shaping the future of AI. Learn how NVIDIA and Dell are collaborating to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance AI infrastructure tailored for enterprise needs. Discover practical microservices that enhance model performance while ensuring enterprise-grade stability and support.

Director of Infrastructure Solutions at Advania

Þórður Jensson 

Martin Westblom

Sales Director Nordics, Benelux and Baltics NVIDIA

Jon Alsterberg

Sascha Meier

Client Solutions, Product Mgr, Dell Technologies

David Hall

Dell Technologies and NVIDIA Deep Dive

Aðaldagskrá

NVIDIA was created to solve the world’s greatest challenges. We pioneered accelerated computing to tackle problems beyond the reach of ordinary computers, starting with computer graphics and expanding into AI, robotics, and more.​ We’ve reinvented the computing stack—spanning GPUs, CPUs, DPUs, networking, and software. Our platform drives the AI revolution, powering hundreds of millions of devices, available in every cloud, and fueling 75% of the world’s TOP500 supercomputers.​ We help develop economies and nurture startups by training workforces on AI skills. With 5.5 million developers, NVIDIA’s innovations are reshaping $100 trillion worth of industries like healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. ​Let’s listen into the latest AI developments from NVIDIA​ and this company will transform the world.&nbsp;

Dirk Barfuss

What’s next in AI

Most digital initiatives focused on efficiency—digitizing workflows, optimizing systems, and modernizing infrastructure. But AI raises the bar. It demands more than automation; it calls for a fundamental reinvention of how we operate, make decisions, and deliver value. In this session, we’ll unpack what it truly means to become an AI-ready enterprise—and the critical shifts technology leaders must lead to get there. &nbsp;

Field CTO for Technology Workflow at ServiceNow

Aurora Gaimon 

From Digitalization to Reinvention: What AI Demands

As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the next five years promise unprecedented advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. This presentation will explore the transformative potential of these cutting-edge technologies, offering a glimpse into a future. Join us as we delve into the innovations that will shape our world, from smarter AI-driven solutions and collaborative robots to breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and computing power. Discover how these technologies will converge to redefine industries, enhance human capabilities, and address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The Next 5 Years in AI, Robotics, and Quantum Computing

How organizations can lead—not lag—through the AI-driven shift.Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future trend; it is the present force accelerating change across every industry. In this session, Errol Norlum, breaks down what AI-accelerated change really means for modern enterprises.Drawing from real-world experience leading technical transformations, this talk explores how organizations can navigate the fast-moving AI landscape without losing focus or integrity. Errol unpacks the drivers behind this acceleration, the common pitfalls that stall progress, and the strategic levers that help organizations stay in control—while moving faster than ever.This session is designed for leaders who want to not only understand the implications of AI but take clear, practical steps toward being on the front foot of change.

Errol Norlum

AI Accelerated Change

From: 11:20 - 12:00<h3>&nbsp;</h3>Cybersecurity isn’t only about building defenses. It’s about knowing your risks, understanding what matters, and acting before problems turn into incidents. This session looks at cyber resilience as the smart way to manage cybersecurity risks. We’ll cover why boards and executives are focusing on resilience, and how Nanitor helps organizations stay secure and strong through visibility, prioritization, and continuous risk reduction. To close, we’ll shift gears for the more technical audience with a live demonstration of the Nanitor platform, giving a deeper look into how it works in practice.

Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, Nanitor

Jon Taylor

 Nanitor: From Cybersecurity to Cyber Resilience – Managing Risk Before It Manages You

Ingibjörg Lilja Þórunnardóttir, Chair of Rafal, shares a clear vision for how Iceland can rethink its energy system. By making power generation more local, using resources smarter and unleashing the energy in people as well as in nature, we can truly turn energy into opportunity.Ingibjörg Lilja Þórunnardóttir is Chair of the Board at Rafal. She has broad experience working with technology companies in Iceland and abroad on change management, strategy and executive consulting. With a strong background in HR, she is passionate about shaping the workplaces of the future and helping organizations thrive in a constantly evolving world. &nbsp;

 Ingibjörg Lilja Þórmundsdóttir

Let’s turn (all kinds of) energy into opportunities

Today only 1 in 10 AI pilots make it to production, why is that? How can we ensure more enterprise’s increase their adoption of AI and specifically AI Agents to improve productivity, experience and build a new frontier of AI apps, services &amp; tools. And how can we measure the business impact of AI? Neil will also speak about emerging themes of AI Inferencing in the enterprise and how Project Stargate is pushing the frontiers of AI.

Consume, configure or build?  How to scale AI adoption.

Consulting has long relied on long hours, number-crunching, and the grind. Now AI is disrupting the industry itself, offering the chance to reinvent how we work.&nbsp;Drawing on lessons from historic leaders and decades in global consultancies, Morten shows how the next wave of disruption can make output more human — not just more efficient.

Morten Johnstad-Møller

Consulting, disrupted: How AI can put people back at the center

Boðið er upp á léttan hádegisverð

Hádegishlé

Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir

Stjórnendur undir þrýstingi: ábyrgð, hraði og lagaleg óvissa

What happens if Iceland loses internet connectivity to the outside world because all subsea cables are cut? This talk presents the main results, key findings, and learnings from “Iceland Unplugged,” a national tabletop exercise led by CERT‑IS with participation from nearly 200 experts across government and industry. It covers how organizations can prepare for such a scenario, as well as recommendations, proposed solutions, and the project’s next steps—moving into real‑world testing to validate the findings.&nbsp;Adalsteinn is a cybersecurity specialist at CERT‑IS focused on incident response, with an MSc in Information Security from ETH Zurich and prior experience at Cyren developing AI‑driven malware detection solutions. He co‑organized “Iceland Unplugged,” one of Iceland’s most extensive tabletop exercises on preparedness for a total loss of external connectivity.&nbsp;

Aðalsteinn Jónsson

Iceland Unplugged: What happens when a nation goes offline?

The presentation explores the evolution of online fraud in Iceland and how fraud patterns have changed and developed in recent years in line with technological advances and increased digital services. It discusses how fraudsters exploit weaknesses in user behaviour, technological environments, and information flows to deceive individuals and companies, and how this evolution has prompted new responses and increased collaboration between different stakeholders. Special emphasis is placed on analysing the latest fraud techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence, social media, and increasingly convincing deception tactics. The presentation also examines the impact of online fraud on public trust in the financial system and digital services, and how such trust is a key prerequisite for continued digital transformation.Finally, the talk addresses how we can prepare for the future through more targeted education, stronger technological defences, and increased cooperation between government authorities, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and other infrastructure providers. The presentation encourages open discussion and shared responsibility in the fight against online fraud. Hákon Lennart Aakerlund has served as Chief Security Officer at Arion Bank since 2023. He has worked in the financial sector since 2008, specialising in cybersecurity and information protection. Over this time, he has gained deep insight into risk, response, and strategic planning in the security operations of financial institutions. Hákon has built a strong international network of partners across Europe, which has proven highly valuable to Icelandic companies, especially as he is Swedish and leverages both his Scandinavian and global experience to share the latest methods and standards in security. He has actively contributed to the development and implementation of security standards, led risk assessments, and participated in strategic planning for cybersecurity in financial institutions.

Hákon Lennart Aakerlund

How do we learn from the past to defend ourselves in the future?

In this session Cisco will cover how “Security” must be aligned to machine-scale and AI. The investments in Security and how Cisco delivers a platform approach to Security covering Endpoint, Identity, The Network in a unified platform with Splunk.

Partner Account Executive - Security, Cisco

Anton Lindholm

Security vision and strategy

From: 14:00 - 14:45&nbsp;Join us for an exclusive event hosted by Advania and Verkada, where we explore how AI is transforming physical security. From emerging trends to real-world use cases, see how organizations are leveraging cutting-edge technology from Verkada to protect their people and assets. Don’t miss the live demo and your chance to experience it firsthand with a complimentary trial.

Product manager, Infrastructure solutions Advania

Sigurgeir Þorbjarnarson

Nic Inchbald

Solutions Engineer, Northern Europe, Verkada

Denis Krajinic

Dan Thatcher

Verkada: The Future of Physical Security with AI

Jóhann fer á léttu nótunum yfir fjöldan allan af sögum sem komið hafa upp í tugum innbrotsprófana sem hann og kollegar hans hjá Ambögu hafa framkvæmt í gegnum árin. Áhorfendur fá tækifæri til að skyggnast bak við tjöldin og sjá með augum hakkarans hvernig fyrirtæki og stofnanir standa gagnvart netárásum. Farið verður yfir algengar niðurstöður, óvæntar uppákomur og skuggalegar staðreyndir sem komið hafa fram í innbrotsprófunum hjá íslenskum aðilum.

Jóhann Þór Kristþórsson

Sönn íslensk netöryggismál

Ásthildur Sturludóttir, bæjarstjóri á Akureyri, fjallar um uppbyggingu gagnavera í sveitarfélaginu og hvernig nýta má glatvarma frá þeim til samfélagslegra verkefna og uppbyggingar atvinnutækifæra. Fyrirtækið atNorth hóf framkvæmdir við gagnaver sitt að Hlíðarvöllum ofan Akureyrar um mitt ár 2022 en unnið er að stækkun þess um allt að helming og má gera ráð fyrir að fastráðnir starfsmenn verði innan tíðar um 50. Fyrr í sumar var undirritaður samkomulag Akureyrarbæjar og atNorth um afhendingu glatvarma frá gagnaverinu sem verður afhentur án endurgjalds til þróunarverkefna í samræmi við áherslur Akureyrarbæjar um sjálfbæra þróun og orkunýtingu. Verður varminn meðal annars nýttur til að hita upp nýtt gróðurhús sem reist verður og rekið á samfélagslegum forsendum. Þar munu ungir Akureyringar fá tækifæri til að kynnast sjálfbærri matvælaframleiðslu og betri orkunýtingu í verki.

Ásthildur Sturludóttir

Heitar skýjalausnir: Geta gagnaverin hitað hús?

Hlé

AI disruption, climate uncertainty, and geopolitical instability are not separate challenges. They are one interconnected system of risk and they require one integrated response. This session will show how sustainability thinking provides the blueprint for resilience in a rapidly changing world, enabling companies to anticipate compound risks, adapt to converging regulations, and strengthen trust with stakeholders. Attendees will gain a practical framework for embedding sustainability into core decision-making to create lasting competitive advantage.

Adam Roy Gordon

Resilient by Design: Sustainability as the Operating System for the Future

From: 14:55 - 15:55<h3>&nbsp;</h3>As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, Icelandic organizations face a pivotal moment: how to embrace AI in a way that is both effective and responsible. This session will provide a strategic roadmap for business and technology leaders to assess their organization’s AI readiness—from infrastructure and data maturity to workforce enablement and ethical governance. Drawing on global best practices and local context, Microsoft’s Kit Ingwersen and guest speakers will explore how to build trust in AI, align adoption with Icelandic regulatory and cultural values, and unlock productivity through tools like Microsoft Copilot. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or scaling existing initiatives, this session will equip you with the insights and frameworks to lead with confidence.

Kit Ingwersen

Microsoft: AI Readiness: What every Icelandic Leader Needs to know 

From: 14:55 - 15:45&nbsp;&nbsp;In this session we will cover how customers need to think strategically to defend their environment against threats. Cisco will cover how customers can benefit using Cisco’s AI solutions to get more visibility and act faster against threats.&nbsp;-Overview of the pyramid of need for cybersecurity and how that ties into Cisco security solutions. -How Cisco Security AI assistants will make your life easier and more effective. -Cisco Talos, the biggest commercial threat intelligence group in the world and how it’s intel give Cisco’s security solutions more visibility against threats. -How to combat encrypted traffic and new Firewall models. -AI threats against Email and how to defend using Cisco’s Secure Email solution -How to operate at the same tempo as the adversary to protect the business assets using Cisco XDR&nbsp;

Cisco AI & Security

Explore the evolution of shared-use models, from the simple idea of borrowing a tool to a scalable, tech-enabled circular platform. In this talk, Anna C W de Matos shares her journey from launching Iceland’s first tool library in 2018 to founding the Circular Library Network (CLN), a system that empowers communities to share tools, equipment, and resources through replicable tech infrastructure. She highlights the innovation behind self-serve kiosks, modular hardware, and a peer-to-peer community platform that helps CLN clients exchange knowledge and develop best practices. The talk touches on how shared-use models reduce waste and overconsumption, and how AI and data-driven insights can optimize inventory, predict demand, and build community trust. This will be an interactive presentation that invites the audience to reflect on consumption habits in unexpected ways.

CEO and Founder at Circular Library Network

Anna C W de Matos

Scaling Access Through Innovation

Dr. Reynir Smári Atlason is an expert in sustainable finance, environmental science, and renewable energy. He is currently serving as the Director of Sustainability at Creditinfo. Previously, he worked at Landsbankinn hf. bank, leading green bond issuance and carbon analysis. He served as a board member for IcelandSIF (sustainable investment forum) for three years and is a board member at Festa – center for sustainability. Reynir was a co-founder of Circular Solutions ehf. (later acquired by KPMG), where he helped pioneer green finance initiatives in Iceland.&nbsp;Reynir previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark’s engineering faculty and currently teaches sustainable finance and carbon accounting to graduate students at the University of Iceland alongside his work at Creditinfo. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Atlason has published extensively in peer-reviewed literature. Professionally, he combines academic insight with real-world innovation in sustainable finance and environmental strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Forstöðumaður sjálfbærnimála hjá Creditinfo 

Reynir Smári Atlason

The role of data providers in sustainable finance

Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has consistently proven to deliver significant benefits, enhancing both employee wellbeing and organisational performance. Yet recent pushback raises important questions about DEI’s once-strong position. Are we seeing a shift in priorities when it comes to fostering a positive workplace culture?&nbsp;&nbsp;Thorey V. Proppe is the CEO and founder of Alda,&nbsp;a solution that drives inclusion and fosters high performing workplace culture with data-driven insights, the inclusion score, gamified micro-learning &amp; AI driven action plans. Before founding Alda, Thorey was a&nbsp;partner at Capacent,&nbsp;one of Iceland’s premier consulting firms, where she led pioneering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for both private and public sector organisations, including the Icelandic Parliament and the National Police Force. She also served as&nbsp;Chief Political Advisor to Iceland’s Minister of the Interior, contributing to national policy development at the highest level.

Þórey Vilhjálmsdóttir Proppé

From Progress to Pushback: The Current Landscape of DEI

Behind every IT project is a simple truth: technology doesn’t drive change, people do. Let’s talk about how humanizing IT leads to real impact.&nbsp;Anita Brá Ingvadóttir is the Director of Customer Experience at Advania. She leads key collaboration efforts within Advania to ensure that customer needs and satisfaction are always a top priority. Anita has extensive experience in customer experience, service management, and the implementation of service culture. She firmly believes that a great customer experience begins with a strong service culture, is maintained through good dialogue with customers, and evolves through continuous and relevant improvements. These are the principles she emphasizes in her work.&nbsp;

Forstöðumaður þjónustuupplifunar hjá Advania

Anita Brá Ingvadóttir

Humanizing IT

Let's end the conference with a toast. Enjoy light refreshments, meet fun and interesting people, and listen to good music.

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Harpa

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