When it comes to the MICE sector in Iceland, we have high hopes for the future. Iceland has over the last several years built up a reputation for reliability, high tech infrastructure, service excellence with flexibility, and accessible flight connections to and from North America and Europe – in addition to highlighting the new mantra…
Thorsteinn Orn Gudmundsson Managing Director of Meet in Reykjavík was interviewed last week by Travel Daily Media about the growth of the Meeting and events industry in Iceland in recent years. In the Interview, Thorsteinn talks about how Reykjavík’s closeness with unique nature and the local mentality makes it a one of a kind event…
Alpha is an international forum for scientists in reproductive medicine. The 12th Biennial Alpha Conference was held in Hilton Reykjavík Nordica between 17th and 20th of May, 2018. In the video here below Yasemin Dervisoglu Project Manager at Figur International and secretary of Alpha talks about her experience of hosting an international Conference in Reykjavík.…
October 19-21, 2018 over 2000 participants from 60 countries including heads of states and governments, ministers, members of parliament, experts, scientist, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalist, and many others meet in Reykjavík to share knowledge, insights, and ideas about the future of the Arctic. The Annual Arctic Circle Assembly took place at Harpa Concert…
At the annual Meet in Reykjavík Ambassador Day event, Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, Chair of the Executive Board of Women Political Leaders, Global Forum, was honoured for her role in securing the arrival of the Women Political Leaders Global Forum (WPL) which took place in Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre in Reykjavík on 28–30 November…
In October 2019, the 6th Global District Energy Climate Awards Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 1st Sustainable District Energy Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. The conference’s purpose is to be a forum for research and development of renewable energy sources. SAMORKA, the federation of the Icelandic electricity industry, district heating, waterworks and sewage…
Iceland is proving that it is an ideal place to be a working woman by being the first country in the world to close its gender pay gap. Legislation to support it was passed earlier this year and is going into full effect in the new year. Though the Nordic nation has been rated the…
The 5th Annual Meet in Reykjavík Ambassador Day was held in Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre on 11 September. More than 200 ambassadors and associated partners attended the conference. Photos from the event are available here. Meet in Reykjavík Ambassador Club offers partnership, support and advice to individuals who are interested in attracting international…
On 11 September, Meet in Reykjavík signed an agreement with Bifröst University, Hólar University College and the Agricultural University of Iceland. The object of the agreement is to increase the number of international academic meetings and conferences held by universities in Iceland. The universities entered into corresponding agreements that were made with the University of…