Programme
Conference programme layout - preliminary
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| TIME | Silfurberg A & B | ||
| Welcome to Aqua Ice | |||
| 10:00-11:30 | Session Manager: Gunnar Davíðsson, Head of aquaculture and water management, Troms County Council, Norway The opening session welcomes participants to Aqua Ice and sets the stage for the conference. Through remarks from organizers and public representatives, it will reflect on current developments and key challenges facing the aquaculture sector, while highlighting the main themes of the programme.
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| 11:30 – 13:00 | LUNCH & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | ||
| Silfuberg A | Silfurberg B | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Innovation and future direction (parallel sessions) | ||
| Emerging Innovations and Technologies | Beyond Salmon – New Aquaculture Futures | ||
Session manager: Kristín Hartmannsdóttir IceInnovation and technology are key drivers in shaping the future of aquaculture. The sector is rapidly evolving, with new tools and solutions emerging to improve efficiency, fish welfare, and environmental performance. How can advanced technologies, data, and automation support more sustainable and resilient operations? And what role will innovation play in addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges? 13:00 (BAADER) | Session Manager: Júlíus Kristinsson, CEO of Silfurgen and Marbot In addition to strong growth in salmon aquaculture, number of other species or species groups show future promise, including cod, wolffish, bivalves and seaweed. The programme highlights recent commercial and technical achievements, as well as emerging technologies shaping the future of these sectors. 13:00 Cod Farming: Why It’s Finally Possible. Rune Eriksen, COO Vesterålen Havbruk.
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| 14:00 – 14:45 | COFFEE & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | ||
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Sustainability in Aquaculture (parallel sessions) | ||
| Sustainability issues and solutions | Public Opinion and Social Sustainability in aquaculture | ||
Session Manager: Eva Lind Guðmundsdóttir Sustainability is one of the defining challenges in aquaculture today. The sector faces increasing pressure to ensure responsible use of natural resources, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen resilience. How can science, innovation, and data-driven approaches support more sustainable practices? And what solutions are needed to secure long-term growth while maintaining environmental balance 14:45 Salmon Lice – Science and Impact, Martin Jaffa, Independent researcher 15:45 Finish | Session Manager: Eva Dögg Jóhannesdóttir One of the main challenges for salmon farming in Iceland is the industry’s reputation and the level of public support. The biggest concerns relate to genetic mixing with wild salmon, animal welfare, and environmental impacts. How can the sector respond to these issues to improve its social image? 14:45 Reputation Challenges in the Food Industry, Hilde Marstrand, CEO Norsk kylling 15:00 Community impacts: jobs, rural development, and coastal identities, Daníel Jakobsson CEO, Arctic Sea Farm 15:45 Finish | ||
| 19:00 | Conference dinner – La Primavera – Harpa 3 course dinner price ISK 15.900 | ||
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| Silfuberg A | Silfurberg B | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Challenges and Opportunities (parallel sessions) | |
| From production to market – strategic marketing in modern aquaculture | Increased aquaculture faces key challenges in the future | |
Session manager: Gunnar Þórðarson, CEO Aqua-Ice In recent years, the salmon market has been described as a sellers’ market, with little likelihood that global production can meet demand. Nevertheless, producers experienced a setback and price drop last autumn, which was explained by a temporary oversupply from Norway. 10:00 Marketing Icelandic salmon, Sindri Már Atlason, Assistant Chief Sales Officer, Arnarlax 11:00 Finish | Session manager: Jónas R. Viðarsson A large increase in salmon farming worldwide is expected, as it is one of the most economical and environmentally friendly forms of protein production today. This increase involves major challenges: greater pressure on the environment, biological impacts and not least how to obtain the raw materials for all the feed required for the farming. Increased knowledge and technology are most likely to tackle the challenges of the future, as there is intense activity in research and development in this field. 10:00 Mikey Clarkson, Commercial Manager, BioMar 11:00 Finish
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| 11:00 – 12:30 | LUNCH & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | |
| Silfuberg A & B | ||
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Entering the Future and Prospects for 2027 | section 1 | |
Session manager: Sara Atladóttir, Quality Specialist The session will present the activities of aquaculture companies in Iceland. What is their current situation and what does the future look like? What are the main challenges and opportunities for growth? What kind of framework do the authorities set for the companies in their operations? Is government policy likely to enable the companies to grow and generate increased national income in the future? 12:30 Björn Hembre, CEO Arnarlax | ||
| 13:30 – 14:00 | COFFEE & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Entering the Future and Prospects for 2027 | section 2 | |
Session manager: Sara Atladóttir, Quality Specialist The session will present the activities of aquaculture companies in Iceland. What is their current situation and what does the future look like? What are the main challenges and opportunities for growth? What kind of framework do the authorities set for the companies in their operations? Is government policy likely to enable the companies to grow and generate increased national income in the future? 14:00 Samherji Fiskeldie hf. Þórarinn Ólafsson 15:00 Finish | ||
| 16:30 Aðalfundur Strandbúnaðar ehf | ||
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