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 Moderator: Einar Kristinn Guðfinnsson, Former minister of fisheries and agriculture 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. The session concludes with an engaging conversation among the speakers, bringing together perspectives from policy, industry, and finance. The discussion will be recorded and shared as a video podcast, giving both participants and a wider audience the opportunity to continue the conversation after the conference | |
| 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 Moderator: Eva Lind Gudmundsdottir, Chairman Aqua 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? | Session Manager: Júlíus Kristinsson Moderator: Einar Kristinn Gudfinnsson, Former minister of fisheries and agriculture | |
| 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 Moderator: Einar Kristinn Gudfinnsson, Former minister of fisheries and agriculture 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 | Session Manager: Eva Dögg Jóhannesdóttir Moderator: Eva Lind Gudmundsdottir 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? Public opinion will strongly influence future legislation and regulation on the industry and the operating conditions it will face. | |
| 19:00 | Conference dinner 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 Moderator: Einar Kristinn Gudfinnsson, Former minister of fisheries and agriculture 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. What is the situation today, and what can be expected for the salmon market? What is the position of Icelandic producers, and how likely is there to be a premium for land-based farmed salmon? | Session manager: Jónas R. Viðarsson Moderator: Eva Lind Gudmundsdottir, Chairman Aqua Ice 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. | |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | LUNCH & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | |
| Silfuberg A & B | ||
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Entering the Future and Prospects for 2027 | |
| Session manager: Sara Atladóttir Moderator: Eva Lind Gudmundsdottir, Chairman Aqua Ice | ||
| 13:30 – 14:00 | COFFEE & EXHIBITION Flói exhibition area | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Entering the Future and Prospects for 2027 | |
| Session manager: Sara Atladóttir Moderator: Eva Lind Gudmundsdottir, Chairman Aqua Ice | ||
| 16:30 Aðalfundur Strandbúnaðar ehf | ||
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