Investor Day
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Investor Day blends sharp minds in an intimate setting. A morning of talks and perspective followed by an exclusive outing in Icelandic nature all powered by Business Iceland. Think strategy meets geothermal steam. Deals might happen, friendships definitely will. Programmed for VCs, LPs & Angels.
Who has attended?
Speakers at Investor Day 2026
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Skúli Mogensen
Founder & CEO of Hvammsvik Nature Resort & Hot Springs
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Benedikt Gíslason
CEO of Arion bank
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Helga Valfells
Founding Partner at Crowberry Capital
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Daragh Brown
Senior Regional Representative for Scandinavia and Iceland, European Investment Fund
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Gabriele Poteliunaite
Investor at Balnord VC
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Lennart Velten
Associate at NATO Innovation Fund
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Leslie Kapin
Partner and Director of Impact at Astanor
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Johan Gjesdahl
Managing Partner at Alliance VC
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Fabian Siegel
Venture Partner at LifeX Ventures
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Erna Björnsdóttir
Head of Tech & Innovation at Business Iceland
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Shan Shan Wong
Chief Business Officer at C-Gen.Ai
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Pavel Mucha
Founder & Partner at Aspire 11
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Max Gurvits
Partner at Vitosha Venture Partners
Exclusive Founder & Investor Mixer powered by Smitten
↪ April 28th
Hosted by the Icelandic dating app that’s conquering the world, this is not your average networking event. The Smitten Startup Investor Mixer brings together the coolest founders and the hottest VCs for an evening where chemistry meets capital. No small talk just real connections and maybe, just maybe, a perfect match.
2026 partners
FAQ
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The Investor pass gives you access to the Official Iceland Innovation Week Program + Exclusive Investor Day Program.
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The Investor Day Program features tailored sessions for investors & an exclusive experience in Icelandic nature, plus access to the list of startups attending the festival. The detailed agenda is announced closer to the festival.
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Yes, investors can apply to speak on stage: please send an email to edda@innovationweek.is
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We recommend:
26th April - Fly in (in the afternoon)
27th April - Investor Day
28th April - IIW Main Conference Day + Afterparty
29th April - Fly out (in the morning) -
To host a side event, please send an email to karitas@innovationweek.is
Testimonials from investors
We look forward to Iceland Innovation Week every year, not only for the fun events but the genuine connections, networking, and investment opportunities. We invested in a startup who went through our New Nordics Challengers Program as a result from connections made during IIW.
— Kevin Chavanne, Investment Manager at Trinity VC
Attending Iceland Innovation Week has had a substantial impact for our fund. While we haven’t yet deployed capital in Iceland, our involvement with IIW has opened doors to 9 Icelandic companies and 7 more from across the Nordics—introductions we wouldn’t have had otherwise. Connections we've made in Iceland have also served as diligence resources or facilitated introductions around 30 times in the past 2.5 years. This event has offered remarkable ROI for our team, underscoring the ripple effects and value of being part of the IIW community.
— A VC based in the US that wants to keep a low profile👀
I've joined Iceland Innovation Week two times so far and both have been a wonderful experience. The Investor Day and side events were extremely well organized, with lots of attention to detail and unique experiences. Even though the size is smaller than other VC events in Europe, the quality is very high and I´ve made some of the strongest and lasting connections here. Will definitely be back for future editions!
— Gregor von dem Knesebeck, Managing Partner at Blue Future Partners