15-16 MayKolaportið

About IIW

Iceland Innovation Week is Iceland's largest startup event celebrating innovation of all kinds. With events ranging from cozy fireside chats 🔥🪵 and panel discussions to happy hours, workshops and an icy ocean dip 🌊  You'll meet and mingle with startup founders, investors and ecosystem heroes in Reykjavík during the week of May 13-17th . 🎟️ 

A festival pass gives access to the official program, Day 1 & Day 2, taking place May 15-16th + lots of perks!

This year IIW's main venue is Kolaportid, an old Icelandic fish market. Situated perfectly downtown Reykjavík, the space will be transformed into an innovative universe perfect for networking, learning, getting inspired and having fun. 

See you in May! 

Included in the festival pass:

    Day 0: Investor Day

    Only for investor pass holders. Taking place May 14th. VC program + LP program. VIP experience in the Icelandic nature. Investor pass holders also get access to our private club investor lounge at Vinnustofa Kjarvals throughout the festival.

    Day 1: Takeover

    Welcome to our first official day in Kolaportid! Dive deep and get inspired by a day of keynotes, workshops, booths and discussions highlighting innovation across multiple sectors. Schedule meetings and do as the Icelanders do and take a coffee break in our networking lounge. The program takes place from 10:00-16:00

    Day 2: Ok, bye, Silicon Vikings Pitch Competition and WASTE(D) Afterparty

    Ok, bye is not your average climate conference, but an edutainment where artists and performers meet world class climate experts presenting solutions for a better future. In the evening head back over to Kolaportið for the Silicon Vikings Pitch Competition and see Iceland's finest local founders compete to win the pitching champion title of Iceland Innovation Week. Afterwards is he festival's official WASTE(D) afterparty. Celebrate with drinks, music and the aftermath networking! 🧉

    Other festival perks include our matchmaking tool and festival app📱Brella, which uses AI to pair you with other attendees, as well as discounts 💵  on accommodations and dining with local partners 🌭 Please note that multiple side events take place throughout the whole week hosted by IIW's official partners. 

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